Coming Out of Violence Programme LGBTQA+
Aotearoa’s First Rainbow Violence Prevention Programme
Coming Out of Violence is a 15 week programme for people who identify as LGBTQIA+/MVFAPPF who need support to make changes in their lives. We use the term Rainbow to be inclusive of everyone.
Rainbow people experience high rates of family and sexual harm & our Coming Out of Violence program has been designed specifically for the Rainbow Community which recognises the additional factors of violence that Rainbow people experience.
→ Coming Out Violence Programme | Rainbow Community Services
Features of the (COOVP):
Designed specifically for Rainbow experiences of violence
A safe & inclusive environment, facilitated by experienced Rainbow friendly people
Ministry of Justice approved*
Designed to teach skills required to express yourself & understand others safely & respectfully
Topics: (6-Modules)
Anger Management
Communication Skills
Healthy Relationships
Alcohol & Other Drugs
Making Changes
Violence - Psychological and Emotional Violence
Violence - Sexual Violence
When are COV Programmes available?
We currently offer;
Initial interview between 8.30am and 4.30pm, then either;
1 on 1 programme or;
Weekly two & a half hour group sessions - delivery dependent on numbers
To make a referral please contact our team here.
To contact us for more information contact our team here.
