THE DREADNOUGHT CENTRE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMME 

 

 

 

“Dreadnought makes a positive difference in these children and young people’s lives”.   (P6; 1.7)

 

The Dreadnought Centre’s Domestic Violence and Abuse programme has been independently evaluated by Sue Penna Associates and Perfect Moment. 

The full report is available by following this link …The Dreadnought Centre- an assessment of the impact of the DV&A programme

 

 

Below are some comments and observations made :

  • “Dreadnought, therefore, not only appears to be effective but especially so in the areas in which children need most help.” (P46)

 

  • “The young people looked at in this study …are some of the most vulnerable children and young people in our society”.  (P6; 1.7)

 

  • “External observers see difficult behaviour that needs to be better managed whereas Dreadnought see’s an individual who needs to be understood”.  (P19)

 

  • “The abnormal is normal for those who experience nothing else”.(P22)

 

  • “Dreadnought provides a ‘safe’ space for children and young people to work through issues”.  (P28)

 

  • “Dreadnought seems to afford these children and young people valuable recuperation time by providing support, protected ‘time-out’ from the abusive domestic situation”.  (P28)

 

  • “Many Young People coming to Dreadnought are specifically lacking in emotional literacy…Dreadnought intervention seems to have a significant role in importing emotional literacy”.  (P38)  “Dreadnought has specifically helped children and young people identify behaviours that do not help them”.  “Young people left Dreadnought equipped with an understanding of the concept” (of coping strategies). (P18)

 

  • “Dreadnought works in the real world and progress is by no means certain, steady or quick”.  (P18)
  • “That Dreadnought intervention works in ameliorating the behaviour of children and young people is well evidenced”.  (P25) 

  

 

  

 

 

Dreadnoughts programmes are available for children, young people, teenagers and women who have experienced Domestic Violence.

 

The programmes have been designed to work with children, young people and women in a safe environment, where they can express themselves within a group or one to one setting.

The programmes will enable participants to understand more about themselves and the world around them.

They gain a better understanding of relationships, society and their rights and responsibilities.

Every person undertaking the programme learns how to put a safety plan together and to recognise potential risks and to keep themselves safe.

Dreadnoughts Domestic Violence programmes enable us to work with people who are living with, or have lived with, Domestic Violence.DV leaflet

      

The aims of the programme are:

 

To give people a safe place to talk, clear information, and support them in making informed choices.      

To stay safe. By putting an action plan together and discouraging them from placing themselves in potentially harmful situations.

Bring about the changes they want for themselves now and in the future.

A chance to become responsible adults and to make a positive contribution to the society they live in.

 

 Dreadnought recognises the possible support needs of children and young people in connection with the issues that may arise as a result of the programme, and further support can be offered through our Centre and outreach venues.

 

Domestic Violence Hurts 

If you would like more information please contact us 01209 218764 or terry@thedreadnought.co.uk 

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