RESET - A positive program to stop domestic violence

Alex Rotary has a background in helping various DV programs (White Ribbon/ Mobile phones / IFYS ) ..and on Friday Graham McHugh and Charles Godfrey from Mooloolaba Rotary joined us on Friday morning to talk and seek support for the new RESET program that is showing such positive results in preventing the re-occurrence of Domestic Violence. The statistic are impressive in this budding program.
  • 1 in 6 women* have experienced physical and / or sexual violence by a current or previous partner
  • In Australia, 1 woman per week* is killed by a current or previous partner
  • 82%* of all Domestic Violence (DFV) assaults are committed by a male.
  • As a consequence DFV is far too newsworthy in our modern era.
  • Each serious DFV event costs the Qld State Government ~$406,000 – most to care for the victims
SUCCESS TO DATE
  • Of the 31 men who have attended the four RESET Programs,  only 1 has reoffended. (official police statistics)
  • RESET needs to be able to run at least two more Programs by 12/2021 to enable further results-based evidence to be collected to support future Grant Applications to the State and Federal Governments.

“I have had the good fortune to attend the last Circuit Breaker course with Renee and other Councillors.

From a participant in RESET...

"It was a life changing experience for me. I believe Renee’s support during and after taking the course is a major reason I am a semi free man! (I am on 2 year probation for strangulation). I have learnt many techniques to diffuse situations before they escalate in uncontrollable anger. The different ways of presenting a difficult subject helped with making a cohesive group and active class participation. The examples used and explained dealt with real life situations which many course participants were dealing with at the time- eg;

Conflict resolution. Visitation rights. Discussing volatile situations

Open communication. Commitment. Equality 

This course has not only helped me stay a free man, but Renee’s letter to the Court and her presence all day on my sentencing were invaluable.

The course has allowed me to stay with my partner of 10 years who I tried to strangle during an alcoholic binge. I now have the best relationship ever and for the first time have committed myself fully in a relationship.

I have nothing but the highest praise for this course and the effect it can have on someone’s future.

Thank you for letting me share my story with you.”

If you can help please contact the club secretary at RCAHsecretary@gmail.com