Support for Parents directory.pdf - Henleaze Junior School

For women onlyThe Freedom ProgrammeWhat is it?The Freedom Programme is a 12 week information giving group for women. It is runas a rolling programme which means you can join at any point. The benefits are thesame as long as you complete 12 weeks. The programme is free and there are freecrèche places at all day programmes.Who is it for?The Freedom Programme is open to any woman who wishes to learn more about thereality of domestic abuse.What are its aims?• To help women to understand the beliefs held by abusive men and in sodoing, recognise which of these beliefs they have shared.• To show the effects of domestic abuse on children.• To help women to recognise potential future abusers.• To help women to gain self esteem and the confidence to improve the qualityof their lives.• To introduce women to community resources such as Specialist DomesticAbuse Services and on going learning/ employment opportunities.Where is it?The Freedom Programme is run from several venues across Bristol during the dayand evening. All courses are open to women from any area.Content of the programme:Each session is one and a half hours. The programme identifies the beliefs andbehaviours of abusive people, explores the origins of these beliefs and recognisesthe impact of this on women. It also looks at early warning signs of abusiverelationships and aims to support women to recognise the impact on their children,looking at how we can encourage resilience and self esteem.Session DetailsWeek 1 = IntroductionWeek 2 = Power and ControlWeek 3 = The BullyWeek 4 = The BadfatherWeek 5 = The Effects on Children (Part 1)Week 6 = The HeadworkerWeek 7 = The JailerWeek 8 = The Effects on Children (Part 2)Week 9 = The King of the CastleWeek 10 = The PersuaderWeek 11 = The LiarWeek 12 = Early Warning SignsHow it can be accessed:Call BDAF 0117 914 2232 for details of course dates, times and venues.Email: BDAF@bristol.gov.ukJanuary 2009