The Couples Counselling Pilot Project demonstrated clear benefits of investing in Emotionally Focused Therapy as an early intervention to reduce the risk of domestic violence. @ONSocialService@OntarioPCParty#onpoli#EndVAW
The Couples Counselling Pilot Project offered by 4 Family Service agencies was part of a differential response to VAW to address the complexity of abuse in relationships & a strategy to reduce the stress on the justice system by preventing criminal offences. @ONSocialService
A strategy to reduce stress on the justice system by preventing criminal offences from happening, Family Service agency provided Couples Counselling targets couples in distress where there may be a risk of violence & ensures those who can't pay for help have access to service.
"We've really arrived," says executive director Susan MacIsaac of Family Service agencies in Ontario! MacIsaac says that all of the Family Service agencies share in this year's successes and have a lot to be proud of in their accomplishments. #FamServConf18
Juanita Dobson, Asst Deputy Attorney General of the Victims & Vulnerable Persons Division, addressed the Partner Assault Response pgrm investment under the Gender-Based Violence Strategy. Dobson said agencies will get some relief from the pressure they’ve been under. #FSDay18
Great to run into @tbcounselling ED Nancy Chamberlain at QP. Today is 10th annual #FamilyServiceDay in Ontario. Thank you to our @famservontario organizations for helping in times of crisis & connecting individuals and families to the health and social services supports they need
Wow4YOW! Over 9000 at risk youth supported last year through youth outreach workers and counsellors. TBC team joins others across the province. #PYOW2018