Ending Relationship Abuse

Who can be referred to the programme:

• Men or women of any age;
• Anyone in hetero or same-sex relationships;
• Anyone living in Staffordshire or Stoke-On Trent;
• Anyone exhibiting signs of perpetrating abusive behaviour in their relationships (including within a family unit);
• Perpetrators (anyone being abusive or controlling in their relationships including within a family unit);
• Culturally specific abusers (such as FGM, Forced Marriage);
• Young people involved in unhealthy relationships within the family unit.

What is offered:

• One-to-one professional support from experienced specialists in domestic abuse;
• A short term programme of up to ten sessions of support using Spectrum – approved by the
• Ministry of Justice;
• An 8 session one-to-one intervention for children and young people;
• A longer term intervention of support through the Building Better Relationships (BBR)
• Programme (30 sessions);
• Liaison with Victim Support to ensure support is available to victims.

Key points to remember when making a referral:

Consent is needed from participants for us to contact them – please ensure you have this first;

• The programme is voluntary and needs your support to promote the benefits of the programme and encourage sign up;
• The more detail and information provided the better for New Era in order to ensure risks are managed and participants receive the most suitable method of support;
• We need contact details of victims;
• New Era will assess the suitability of participants to the programme so the team might be in touch for more information.