Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Muskoka-Parry Sound Branch - Partner Assault Response Program (PAR)

Provides a 12 week community based group education/counselling program for participants who have been mandated by the courts in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence * the group provides offenders with an opportunity to examine their beliefs and attitudes towards domestic abuse and to learn non abusive ways of resolving conflict * PAR programs aim to enhance victim safety and hold participants accountable for their behaviour * victims/partners of participants are offered safety planning, support and referals to community resources