supporting young victims the safe! model chloe purcell director domestic abuse champions meeting –...
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Supporting Young VictimsThe SAFE! Model
Chloe Purcell
Director
Domestic Abuse Champions Meeting – Friday 18 September 2015
What is SAFE!?Providing practical support to 8 to 25 year olds to help them cope with the impact of an experience of victimisationSupporting young people to feel safer, happier and more confidentHelping provide ways forward and encourage a return to engaging in a happy and fulfilling early life
Domestic Abuse Champions Meeting – Friday 18 September 2015
Where did SAFE! start?Origins in Oxfordshire Youth Offending ServiceHome Office PilotMulti-agency consortiumRegistered charity from 2011Independent office since November 2014
Domestic Abuse Champions Meeting – Friday 18 September 2015
Why young victims?Young people are at highest risk of becoming victimsResilience is not yet developedImpact on education and developmentRisk of offending
Domestic Abuse Champions Meeting – Friday 18 September 2015
The SAFE! ApproachChild-centredHome-basedSix to twelve sessionsLed by experienced professionals
Domestic Abuse Champions Meeting – Friday 18 September 2015
Protective Behaviours“We all have the right to feel safe”“There is nothing so awful or small that we can’t talk about it with someone”Teaches the ability to recognise when we feel safe and unsafeProvides skills and tools to enable individuals to take action and get help when it is needed
Domestic Abuse Champions Meeting – Friday 18 September 2015
Restorative ApproachesUnique perspectivesThoughts and FeelingsHarm and AffectUnderlying needsOwnership of solutions
Domestic Abuse Champions Meeting – Friday 18 September 2015
Domestic Abuse Champions Meeting – Friday 18 September 2015
A flexible-approach to address individual need
Anger issues
Healthy relationships
Self-esteem
issues
Online safety
Advocacy through
CJS
Body image
Positive activities
Domestic Abuse
awareness
Sleep hygiene
Creative activities
Signposting to other services
Parent support
Domestic Abuse Champions Meeting – Friday 18 September 2015
Domestic Abuse Champions Meeting – Friday 18 September 2015
Supporting young people who have been in an abusive relationshipUsing SAFE! exercises to explore impact Helping to build confidence and self-esteemReflection on abusive behaviours & healthy relationships - DAYSafety planningUp to 12 sessions
Domestic Abuse Champions Meeting – Friday 18 September 2015
Supporting young people who have witnessed abuseDeveloping emotional literacy around safetyHelping to build confidence and self-esteemBuilding trust and support with othersWorking with parents and children togetherReflection on abusive behaviours & healthy relationships
Domestic Abuse Champions Meeting – Friday 18 September 2015
Case studies
Domestic Abuse Champions Meeting – Friday 18 September 2015