What an incredible resource! Thanks for sharing@Tortiemiaw👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The Freedom Programme seems to be recommended by all credible DA/DV organisations, including the National Centre for Domestic Violence!!!
I signed up this morning and I wish I had known about it 15, 16 years ago. I also shared the link with @ObservingToo. I'll share my thoughts with this group once I've completed it; I believe it's a 12-weeks.
But seriously, Liz Fraser, shame on you for not sharing the Freedom Programme. And shame on NCDV for allowing this vanity show to continue.
@ anyone at NCDV, has Liz Fraser received any training? Is she aware of this? Education on the Freedom Programme should definitely be part of any NCDV Ambassador's toolkit.
I really do wonder if NCDV is fit for purpose or if its apparent lack of substance is the result of the "Liz Fraser effect." I follow on Facebook and it does post useful content.
Fortunately, all thanks to this incredibly supportive group of Cleaning Ladies staying committed to each other, we now know about the Freedom Project and can share it within our own DV support networks. 💛
To the other women in the group who have experienced domestic violence maybe have a look at the Freedom Programme if you haven't already.
In a nutshell;
- It addresses abusive and controlling behaviour in relationships, based on research showing that, in most cases, domestic abuse involves men against women.
- Each week examines various aspects of behaviour, analysing abusers' words and actions *to understand their motives and common control tactics.
- Sessions are friendly yet structured, encouraging participation.
- The group explores abusive behaviour characteristics and empowers women to protect themselves and their children*.
Liz refuses even to raise the subject of the impact of domestic violence and abuse on children in the home.
The programme refers to extensive research showing that DV in the home often exposes children to traumatic and harmful experiences, affecting their well-being and development.
It says that children who witness domestic abuse are at a higher risk of becoming abusers or entering abusive relationships in adulthood.
The programme looks at creating a safer, more nurturing environment and preventing the perpetuation of the cycle of violence is considered essential when addressing these issues.
So, further evidence that LF doesn’t know best.
*I wonder how LF stacks up. Badly if this is anything to go by, https://ncadv.org/signs-of-abuse#:~:text=Red%20flags%20and%20warning%20signs,Unpredictability
https://www.ncdv.org.uk/agencies/freedom-programme/#:~:text=The%20Freedom%20Programme%20is%20a,with%20perpetrators%20of%20domestic%20violence.