An Evaluation of the VIP Program (2007-2008 - BC Society of ...

In conducting this work in the schools through the VIP program, the following
outcomes guided the process:
1. To increase effective, sustainable support services for children in
schools
Increase opportunities for education about the impact of domestic
violence, safety planning, healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and
the healthy expression of emotions for children in many classroom
settings
Offer small group interventions to children who have witnessed violence
in order that these children may heal and develop their resiliency. The
implementation of these group programs will also support the healthy
cognitive, social and emotional growth of children who may have
experienced loss, fear, confusion, self-blame, unresolved anger, and
trauma from their experiences at home.
Build sustainability through a collective effort (BCYSTH, CWWA
counselors, school districts, provincial and federal government) of
advocacy, publicizing feedback and evaluation results, promotion of the
overall initiative, developing partnership and fund development
opportunities, engaging in dialogue with inter-ministerial and interdepartmental
groups.
2. To increase awareness and knowledge of the effects of domestic
violence upon children and how to recognize and respond to
children who are being victimized in this way.
BCYSTH will coordinate and deliver training to CWWA in 20 new pilot
sites over a two-year period. Utilizing the feedback and evaluation from
the pilot sites in VIP Phase 2 to revise the VIP manual and training
sessions, as well as the development of a Curriculum Toolkit for
teachers. Given their expertise, VIP counselors will be able to assist
teachers and other school professional as to how they can weave
materials about domestic violence into the curriculum.
3. To support and change attitudes about the silence/acceptance
surrounding domestic violence
Provide resources and education to educators, support for CWWA
counselors to create linkages with school districts, and take issues of
family violence directly to children (both child witnesses and their peers)
in order to open up dialogue and discussion about domestic violence
and its impact upon children.
Provide therapeutic interventions as needed through systematic referral
systems.
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