Our Programmes

For ages 17 years +

Following a full assessment, a mix of group and individual sessions.

These programmes offer women who use violence in relationships an opportunity to consider the Impacts of their abuse on family/whanau. Topics covered are similar to those covered by male clients but also include areas unique to women.

For ages 17 years +

Following a full assessment, a mix of group and individual sessions.

‘E rapu ana ite ara wa riri hau o nga Tane’

‘Seeking a way out of turbulent times for men.’

The aim of this programme is to reduce and prevent family violence through a tikanga Maori based delivery such as:

• Whanaungatanga – Connections and relationships
• Whakariterite – Conflict resolution
• Mohio – Education and information
• Whakawatea – Raising awareness and understanding for oneself
• Whakaoho – Pathway to the future

Participants will be offered the necessary skills to a pathway of changed behavior. Key steps towards navigating the changes are:

• Acknowledging the existence of the abuse
• Recognising the significance and impact of abuse
• Accepting full responsibility to cease the abuse
• Actively building respect and equality in relationships

For ages 11-17 years inclusive

Group/individual programme: 8 sessions (including parent/caregiver sessions) The Youth programme provide sessions for young people who are at risk of using violence or who have used violence, in their relationships with family/whanau. These Programmes aim to give young people tools to develop healthy relationships based on equality and respect. Parents and caregivers are also required to attend support sessions.

For ages 17 years +

One 2 hour session per week over a 3 week period

This programme is for people whose violent behaviour is impacted by anxiety. We provide separate programmes for men and women. People attending this programme may have a diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, but a formal diagnosis is not needed.

Rise and Family Works collaborate to provide a treatment plan for families engaged with either agency. This support enables a violence free future for the family / whanau, partners and future generations.