Record Added
Add Record |
Suggest Update
| Français
| Suggest New Volunteer Opportunity
| Print Version (New Window)
Suggest Update
Français
Suggest New Volunteer Opportunity
Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA0930 | Last Modified: 07 Oct 2020 | Last Full Update: 07 Oct 2020 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-684-1223 ext 1 |
| Fax | 905-684-8067 |
| dfnt@dfnt.ca | |
| Website | www.dfnt.ca |
| Social Media |  |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Niagara Region |
| Located In Community | St Catharines |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | King St and James St |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | Support individuals who have experienced abuse in intimate adult relationships in their journey towards healthy self-directed lives and respectful relationships. A community based program funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services which provides individual and group counselling to enable women to become non-victims of physical or mental abuse. Participates in the Coalition to End Violence Against Women, which promotes and facilitates a coordinated community response to the abatement of violence against women. * public education * intervention * treatment * follow-up * counselling * women's group The Partner Assault Response Program in partnership with the Family Counselling Centre) * Funded by the Ministry of the Attorney General * for individuals who have been abusive to their partners and are committed to change * Voluntary participants also eligible: call for details * Sliding fee schedule for service Neighbours, Friend and Families Campaign - raises awareness of the signs of woman abuse. Speakers are available, please contact the office. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Eligibility | Women must be minimum 16 years of age. PAR: It is a POST-SENTENCE program for anyone charged and convicted of a domestic offence. The offender will be referred to the program by a court as a condition of a probation order, conditional sentence or parole, or as a condition of bail prior to sentencing. FACS referrals and self-referral if there are no criminal charges. |
| Application | Referrals are accepted from anyone |
| Languages | English ; French ; Interpreters accessed as needed. |
| Fees | Service ; Women pay an Admin fee of $5 on second visit Partner Assault Response program fees: sliding scale based on annual income |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - Parking - Accessible; Entrance - Accessible; Washroom - Usable |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1981 |
| Elections | Oct |
| Service Categories | Abuse/Violence Related Support Groups ; Domestic Violence Intervention Programs ; Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counselling ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Domestic Violence Issues |