Bystander Intervention – Here4U
Here4U: Empowering Communities To Act
Here4U is a social change program developed by Family Life to educate and empower individuals in schools and communities to recognise family violence and take action to prevent it. This program helps participants understand how to safely intervene and provide support to those affected. It also promotes gender equality and community inclusion with the aim of reducing family violence in our communities.
Why is Here4U Needed? Domestic violence can occur in many forms and affect people from all walks of life.The consequences of domestic abuse are long-lasting and can affect every part of life, from mental health to social relationships.
By raising awareness and fostering safe, supportive environments, we can challenge harmful behaviours and prevent violence from continuing in our communities.
About This Program
Here4U has a flexible structure that allows us to adapt the content to your community’s needs.
This program is ideal for schools, youth groups, sports teams, community organisations, and other groups looking to create a safer, more inclusive environment. Whether you’re a teacher, student, parent, or community member, the program will help you become part of the solution.
When and Where:
- Duration: Training can range from a short 2-hour session to a comprehensive 6-session course (12 hours) depending on the needs of your group.
- Delivery Options: Sessions can be held online, at your school or location, at our Family Life Service Centres in Sandringham and Frankston, or at an external venue of your choice.
Cost & Group size: The cost of the program depends on the group size, delivery method, and location. Please contact us to discuss your group’s needs and receive a tailored quote.
To ensure quality and engagement, the recommended maximum group size is 15 participants per session.
Getting Started
If you are part of a school, community group, or organisation and would like to receive this training, please get in touch. We look forward to helping your community create lasting change.
For more information or to book a session, email info@familylife.com.au or call (03) 8599 5433.
FAQs
What are the key learnings?
- How to act when confronted with abuse in the community
- About the link between entrenched behaviours and abuse
- Knowledge and confidence to support victim-survivors when they are identified
- How to support men’s behaviour and attitude change
- How to engage the broader community to challenge social norms that perpetuate family violence
- How to support a social shift towards gender equality
What is covered in Here4U?
Here4U has a flexible base structure, which allows the facilitator to cover a range of social inclusion issues including, but not limited to, the following:
Topics include:
- Unconscious biases
- A shared understanding of the drivers of domestic abuse
- The extent of abuse and gender inequity in Australia
- The impact of trauma on women and children
- Community attitudes towards abuse
- Influence of media in their portrayal of abuse
- Intersectionality and the barriers people may face
- Cycle of violence
- Myths that surround abuse
- How to recognise, respond to and support someone experiencing abuse
- Being an active bystander
- Interacting with people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse [CALD] background
- Safety planning, self-care and referral pathways
Who is the program best suited to?
This program has the flexibility to be run for businesses, sporting or social groups, service providers and other agencies and in a range of formats dependent on the needs of the group.
Training is delivered by qualified, experienced facilitators who will work with you to lead the change in your community.
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