Men in Change is a program that provides counselling and education to immigrant men who have threatened, attempted or committed domesticviolence against their partners, or are at risk of such behaviour.
The program’s main objective is to prevent the occurrence or reoccurrence of physical and/or psychological abuse within families by:
Understanding and overcoming domestic violence
Identifying and expressing a full range of emotions besides anger
Discovering personal triggers and gaining stress-management tools
Learning constructive ways of dealing with conflict
Men in Change offers the following programs: RVT Program for Indo-Canadian Men: A 16-week group-treatment program funded by the correctional system of British Columbia for Punjabi-, Hindi- or Urdu-speaking men referred by their probation officers. Once assessed and accepted to the program, attendance and participation become part of each participant’s terms of probation.
RVT Multicultural Program: An eight-session group-treatment program available in English and Spanish. Probation officers refer prospective participants for assessment. Once accepted to the program, attendance and participation become part of each participant’s terms of probation.
RVT Interpreted Program: This six-session group-treatment program provides services to clients unable to access other RVT programs due to language barriers. Interpreters help assess and treat participants.
Men in Change Community Program: Funded by the Ministry for Children and Family Development (MCFD), this program aims to prevent domestic violence. Self-referred participants or those referred by MCFD, community workers or family members may receive individual and/or group counselling in English, Spanish or Vietnamese (interpreters may also be used). Individual counselling takes a short-term, solution-focused approach.
PARTICIPATION: Rather than act on their emotions, male participants are encouraged to reflect and share. Through group education and individual support, participants become aware of the power and control tactics they use in their relationships. This awareness helps them take responsibility for their actions and put an end to the mistreatment of their partners and/or families.
This service is free and confidential.
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