About this program
The Men in Change program focuses on preventing the occurrence or recurrence of domestic violence through supporting men to take responsibility for their actions and work toward changing their behaviour.
This program is available to men who want to take a step toward healthier relationships and helps participants to:
- Learn constructive ways to deal with conflict
- Identify personal triggers
- Develop stress management skills and strategies
- Move past aggression, to identify and express a fuller range of emotions
- Learn about the things that contribute to domestic violence
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Participants can self-refer, or be referred by community services providers, or through the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).
Locations
This program is offered in Vancouver (individual and group sessions) and Surrey (group sessions only) with different eligibility and language options. Please see below for details.
Vancouver
Eligibility
- Immigrant, refugee and visible minority men who have used or are at risk of using violence in relationships
- Have children under the age of 19
Individual assessments will be conducted to determine eligibility and admittance to the program.
Languages
Languages used in the sessions are English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. Certified interpreters may be used for additional languages as needed.
Schedule
Both individual and group sessions are available. Individual sessions take place during weekday office hours while group sessions generally take place in the evenings or during the weekends. Group sessions are three hours in length. There are a total of 12 group sessions.
Address
5575 Boundary Rd.
Surrey
Eligibility
- Immigrant, refugee and visible minority men who have used or are at risk of using violence in relationships
- Not required to have children
Individual assessments will be conducted to determine eligibility and admittance to the program.
Languages
Languages used in the sessions are English and Punjabi. Certified interpreters may be used for additional languages as needed.
Schedule
Group sessions generally take place in the evenings or during the weekends, and are three hours in length. There are a total of 12 group sessions.
Address
200-7134 King George Blvd.
Men in Change is funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development and
the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
