RR Groups
Goal:
The goal of the Respectful Relationships Program, Part 1 is to raise awareness and to prepare participants for a more in-depth focus on individual treatment needs in Part 2.
Overview:
The RR part 1 component is ten sessions of 2 ½ hours in length and is held in the Community Corrections office. It is psycho-educational in approach and gives the men a solid foundation in the dynamics of domestic abuse. It is usually co-facilitated by a male and a female Probation Officer, who have received training in group facilitation skills and then in the delivery of this specific program.
Referrals:
Supervising probation officers refer men assessed as medium and high risk to offend to the Respectful Relationships Program. Participants are required to complete the RR1 component before moving on to RR2.
Liaison visit:
Towards the end of the RR1 program, one or both of the facilitators who will be delivering the RR2 component will attend the RR1 group. They provide information about the program content and the time and location of group sessions. They also book each man for an intake appointment