Domestic Abuse, Recovering Together Programme (DARP)

Overview

The DARP programme aids families in strengthening their relationship following domestic abuse.

The programme works initially with the parent on either a group or 1:1 basis.

The perpetrator of domestic abuse must not be living within the family home and must no longer be in a relationship with the parent. This is because it is important the parent and their children feel safe enough to take part in the programme and are no longer at risk.

Families will explore:

What domestic abuse is
Why it’s okay to talk about domestic abuse
Some strategies to protect you and your family from domestic abuse
Why you are not to blame for the domestic abuse
Some ways of building your own and your child’s self-esteem
How you & your child can constructively express your feelings/emotions such as anger