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Out of the Dark: Addressing Family Violence Among Women in Custody

The "Out of the Dark" program, developed by NSW Corrective Services and supported by Melbourne City Mission, focuses on women in custody who have experienced family violence and domestic abuse. This psycho-educational initiative raises awareness of the impact of violence on women's criminality, offering six core sessions, along with four additional tailored sessions on family law, community supports, and self-care. The program emphasizes recovery and personal growth, providing participants with the tools to redefine their lives and strengthen their futures.

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Out of the Dark: Addressing Family Violence Among Women in Custody

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  1. Out of the DarkFamily Violence/Domestic Abuse program NSW Corrective ServicesMelbourne Citymission- Manager, Justice ProgramsSonia Chudiak www.melbournecitymission.org.au

  2. Family Violence/ Domestic Abuse • High prevalence of victimisation among women in custody • Physical & sexual abuse contribute to women’s criminality • Correlation between abuse & criminal behaviour www.melbournecitymission.org.au

  3. Out of the Dark • Developed by NSW Corrective Services • Specific to women in custody • Psycho-educational • Raise awareness about family violence issues • Six sessions www.melbournecitymission.org.au

  4. Why Out of the Dark? • Better Pathways Strategy- Integrated Response to Women’s Offending Behaviour • Medical staff at DPFC informally identified 50% of women disclosed they had experienced family violence/domestic abuse • Program specific to women in custody www.melbournecitymission.org.au

  5. Additional sessions Four additional sessions had to be developed & delivered by MCM • Family Law • Community based supports • Children • Self care & stress management www.melbournecitymission.org.au

  6. Out of the Dark Partnership

  7. The Partnership • Program development • Training • Development of four additional sessions • Program planning • Delivery of program • Program Evaluation www.melbournecitymission.org.au

  8. Program Development • NSW Corrective Services • Melbourne Citymission • Corrections Victoria

  9. Training • NSW Corrective Services • Melbourne Citymission • Prison staff

  10. Development of 4 Additional Programs • Melbourne Citymission • External Providers • Corrections Victoria

  11. Program Planning • Melbourne Citymission • DPFC Programs Manager • DPFC Clinical Services Manager • Health Centre staff

  12. Delivery of Program • Melbourne Citymission • External providers

  13. Program Evaluation • Participants • Melbourne Citymission- Justice Programs • Melbourne Citymission- Research & Social policy unit

  14. Evaluation • 12 participants over the 2 pilot groups • Evaluation form at end of each session • Evaluation focused on satisfaction & usefulness of sessions, content & presentation • Evaluation of pilot 1 informed some minor adjustments to second pilot

  15. Participants personal statements “I deserve better, I want better, I am better” “In between goals there is a thing called life that has to be lived and enjoyed”  “It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change” “No one can make me feel anything unless I give them the power to do so”

  16. Personal statements cont. “New ways to cope, stronger for my son and myself, a better person, not to be scared, I feel better about myself” “You must dream as well as act to accomplish great things” “Feel the fear... and do it anyway” “The only person that will not let you down is yourself... Don’t let anyone cloud your judgment!”

  17. Life Black and Blue Black and blue what do l do l am a slut l am a dog The burden has the weight Of a log l shout l scream Am l stuck in a bad dream? If only l didn’t have to scream I if only l could wake up from this Bad, bad dream I could have a life, A real honest normal LIFE?

  18. Conclusion • Partnerships work when roles & responsibilities are clearly defined • Partners with a range of expertise make partnerships work • Communication is key in effective partnerships

  19. Questions Sonia Chudiak schudiak@mcm.org.au

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