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From: Stephen.Doogan@argyll-bute.gov.uk
To: michael.wiffen@mensaid.com
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 12:19 PM
Subject: FOI
Dear Mr Wiffen,
There are as yet no specific
accredited programmes for male or female perpetrators of domestic
abuse in Scotland. However, the Criminal Justice Service in Argyll
and Bute does offer a modular cognitive behavioural programme focussed
on relationship violence and abuse, however this programme does not
attract funding . The individuals involved in this program, whether
male of female, are subject to a Court Order, the work agenda is tailored
to the needs of the individual and based upon the assessed risk of
re-offence,the potential for harm and the details and circumstances
around the index offence. I am informed that we are currently attempting
to obtain suitable accreditation for this course,which would potentially
mean obtaining funding for it in a larger arena- however, this is
not yet in place
Yours Sincerely
Stephen Doogan
Director of Corporate Services
Argyll & Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
Argyll
PA31 8RT
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From: Stephen.Doogan@argyll-bute.gov.uk
To: dave.mortimer@mensaid.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 9:19 AM
Subject: FOI
Dear Mr Mortimer,
Argyll and Bute
Council does not fund a specific service for men who are victims of
domestic violence, whenever Community Services receives a request
for support the referrer will be advised to contact the following
counselling, advice and support services.
Scottish National
Abuse Helpline 0800 027 1234
The Every Man Project Tel 0202 638884
The Thomas Allan Project Elderslie Street Glasgow Tel 0141 550 2048
NHS Thrive 0141 211 8133
The Men’s Centre Edinburgh Tel 0131 0667 662.
Argyll and Bute
Council does however help fund a specific service for women, Argyll
and Bute Women’s Aid, who receive an annual grant of £18,000.
The Council also
work with Victims Support, who receive no funding at present.
Yours sincerely
Stephen Doogan
Director of Corporate Services
Argyll & Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
Argyll
PA31 8RT
