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Sharing settlement and integration practices that work – Culturally responsive accommodations for family violence: A Pathways to Prosperity Project

Abstract
In response to the specific challenges faced by culturally diverse families with family violence concerns and Children’s Services involvement, CCIS created the Cultural Brokerage Program team and the Culturally Responsive Accommodations for Family Violence program for male perpetrators of family violence. The program is a promising practice as it is: effective, efficient, sustainable, innovative, and different from existing programs.
Authors: Calgary Catholic Immigration Society Publication Date: 3/1/2020

Publication Type: Report

URL:http://p2pcanada.ca/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2020/04/DEB-Nominations3-Brief-CCIS-Apt1310-EN.pdf
Notes

Community organizations

  • Calgary Catholic Immigration Society
  • Pathways to Prosperity

Integration timeline

  • Newcomers (not defined)

Key findings

  • 67% of interviewed clients were able to return to their family home
  • 100% of interviewed clients reported the program reduced family violence in their home
  • All interviewed clients reported learning new things, such as conflict resolution, positive parenting strategies, and expectations in Canada

Key populations

  • Immigrant families in Calgary who are experiencing family violence

Key Recommendations

  • Use a “stay home” approach where victims stay in the family home, and perpetrators leave as they complete the program
  • Work with newcomer families who have already been involved with Children’s Services to ensure high client uptake and retention

Location

  • Calgary
  • Alberta

Future research / gaps identified

  • The program could be replicated in other locations across Canada

Open Access: Yes


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