Our vision is for a safe, equitable and inclusive society where children, families and communities are safe, healthy, resilient and connected
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Port Macquarie & Hastings Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Service was formed in 1980 as the Hastings Women and Children’s Refuge Inc. to provide crisis accommodation and support to women and their children or single women escaping domestic violence or in crisis.
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There is now a specific program in Coffs Harbour for men who want to stop using violent and controlling behaviour called a Men’s Behaviour Change Program.
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If you are worried about your behaviour or think that things are slipping away, Engage2Change may be for you. It doesn’t matter who you are, or the reputation you hold we recognise that men from all walks of life could benefit if they struggle with relationship abuse or violence.
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The Engage2Change program partners are all Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (GLBTIQ) safe spaces. The Engage2Change program is inclusive for all men who wish to attend to working towards non-violent and respectful relationships.
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Violent and controlling behaviour can fall into more than one category. Other times, it doesn’t seem to fit into any of the categories listed below. What matters is whether someone is controlled or fearful as a result of the behaviour, regardless of whether or not you intended that to happen.
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There are a wide range of professional services available to support Women and Children experiencing Domestic Violence.
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There is a wide range of Gov’t and Agency services available for Men who are both victims and perpetrators of Domestic Violence.
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You might know somebody who told you that they’ve been violent towards a partner. Or maybe you have been feeling uncomfortable about how a friend, colleague, family member, or neighbour treats their partner.
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