The Family Project: PEACE Program for Children and Youth Experiencing Violence

Provided by Atira Women's Resource Society

Aims to break the generational impact of violence; support children and youth exposed to abuse with developing a healthy sense of self and awareness of safety concerns.
The goals of the CWWA program are to: break the generational impact of violence; support children and youth exposed to abuse with developing a healthy sense of self and awareness of safety concerns; and help them understand their own emotions and to understand the dynamics of violence against women in relationships. The program also provide support and information to mothers.
The program helps children and youth to:
  • Identify their feelings and express them in healthy ways
  • Recognize their strengths and increase their self-confidence
  • Understand what abuse is and that they are not responsible
  • Identify support networks and develop safety plans
  • Explore stereotypes and myths about relationships and about violence in the media
  • Develop conflict resolution skills
The program offers:
  • Individual counselling for children and youth
  • Group counselling for children and youth
  • Presentations to the community on the effects of exposure to abuse

604-262-7295 ext. 22

Public email: peace@atira.bc.ca

Website: https://atira.bc.ca/what-we-do...

#107, 2430 King George Boulevard, Surrey, British Columbia, V4P 1H5

Associated Programs/Services

Also offered by Atira Women's Resource Society:

Availability

Service area: Surrey + show cities

Service area cities: Surrey

Service Types Provided
Abuse / Neglect
Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided in a group in-person

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