Dignity and Respect Program (DRP)

Abuse / Neglect, Family / Parenting, and Victim Services

Provided by Nanaimo and Area Resource Services for Families (NARSF)

DVRP is part of a safer family and community response to domestic violence that delivers support and safety accountability planning for men referred by MCFD
The Dignity and Respect Program, in partnership with the Ministry for Children and Family Development (MCFD) delivers support and safety accountability planning for persons referred by MCFD. DRP is part of a safer family and community response to abuse in relationships.

DRP uses the “Invitation to Responsibility” (Jenkins, 1990) for its approach to dealing with domestic abuse. The program considers the importance of framing the problem and its resolutions in ways that identify a person’s agency and pre-existing capacity to act respectfully and resolve interpersonal conflict, and to access skills and abilities that promote positive relationships.
The DRP program takes 3-4 months to complete and includes individual counselling and 9 weekly group sessions. We will help you review what you’ve learned, what you’ve tried, and your action plan for the future

DRP is staffed 40 hours a week by two therapists who provide intake, support and planning for safety and accountability.

DRP is only available to those who accept a Social Worker’s advice to call the Intake Line: 250-591-2772, which is accessible 24 hours a day. Phone calls will be returned within two business days.

Arrangements for an intake meeting will be made and at that meeting, staff will confirm the persons’ agreement to participate by explaining the program parameters, reviewing the confidentiality agreement and confirming participation and referral to the MCR group.

250-754-2773

Public email: admin@narsf.org

Website: https://www.narsf.org/dignity-and...

170 Wallace Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9R 5B1

Wheelchair accessible.

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Ministry of Children & Family Development referral
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Service area: Ladysmith, Nanaimo + show cities

Service area cities: Ladysmith and Nanaimo

Service Types Provided
Abuse / Neglect
Family / Parenting
    Victim Services
    Ways to Access
    • Provided 1:1 in-person
    • Provided in a group in-person

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