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Info for Service ProvidersWould your client benefit from our programs?

Learn about how your clients may benefit from our programs, our Phase I client referral criteria, and access to links and sources about family violence.

Changing PathWays Groups

In an effort to break the cycle of family violence, we provide a treatment program for men or women who are, or have been, abusive to their partners. The goal is to stop the abuse and to help clients develop skills to build relationships based on equality and mutual respect. The program is offered in two phases.

Phase I
This is a psycho-educational group that is offered in a 12-week, 2.5 hours per week for a total of 30 hours.  The clients are taught how to recognize their abusive actions, to take responsibility for them, and to start making positive changes in their attitude and behaviour. Two counsellors, usually one male and one female, facilitate the groups.

Phase II
Completing Phase I is a requirement for men to attend this group. Phase II focuses on maintenance. It is an on-going group based on a mutual support model. Regular participation in Phase II is strongly recommended to increase the likelihood of the men making positive changes that will last over time. Two counsellors facilitate this group as well.

Phase I Client Referral Criteria

An appropriate client referral for Phase I meets these criteria:

  • Is male or female, over 18 years of age
  • Is, or has been, abusive to his/her partner
  • Acknowledges he/she has a problem and is motivated to change
  • Does not have an unaddressed substance abuse problem
  • Does not have severe mental health issues

Before individuals are admitted to the group, they must complete an intake interview to discuss their situation and to be assessed regarding their suitability for the program.

The client can schedule this interview by calling 780-439-4635 ext. 100.

Clients receiving counselling elsewhere should discuss this program with their counsellor before registering.

Partner Services

The partners of clients attending either Phase I or Phase II of Changing PathWays are invited to get information about the programs and referrals to community resources for themselves and their children by calling our Partner Services at 780-439-4635 ext 101.

Services are provided to former partners as well as current partners.

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Client Services Manager/Intake

Angelica Rojas, MA, RSW
ph. 780-439-4635 ext 100
intake@edmontonvpc.ca

Program Manager

Linda Thompson, RSW
ph. 780-439-4635 ext 102
linda@edmontonvpc.ca

Executive Director

Wendy Rhyason, MA Counselling Psychology, Registered Provisional Psychologist
ph. 780-439-4635 ext 103
wendy@edmontonvpc.ca

Partner Services

Kathleen Volk
ph. 780-439-4635 ext 101
partner@edmontonvpc.ca

Operations Manager

Kathleen Volk
ph. 780-439-4635 ext 101
kathleen@edmontonvpc.ca

 

 

Welcome to Edmonton Violence Prevention Centre’s Website

We invite you to join us in the effort to break the cycle of family violence.

Are you concerned about abuse in your own home?
Are you worried about someone else’s safety?
Are you a professional working with clients who need help to stop domestic violence in their homes?

Check out the sections that best suit your needs.

About EVPC

In response to the Coronavirus, our groups and counselling services are suspended until Monday, April 13, 2020. We are working to setup online group access as self-isolation may continue for several months. We hope to have this in place by mid-April. All currently registered … Read More

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Telephone: 780-439-4635
Fax: 780-432-3333
Email: info@edmontonvpc.ca

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NEW LOCATION - MARCH 31, 2017
115, 9303 34 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T6E 5W8

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