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Krystal* had called the police more than a dozen times because she feared her 13-year-old son, Bailey* and what he might do during one of his violent outbursts.

During the last few months, we’ve heard firsthand about the challenges families are facing, and the gaps in services available to support those in need.

So many families are at breaking point. The pandemic, coupled with a rise in the cost of living are contributing to an increase in mental health concerns, family violence and drug and alcohol misuse.

Please can you help us?

Family violence incidents where children and young people were present have surged over the years, and worryingly, we are now seeing the use of violence by young people increasing, especially within the family home.

That’s why we are determined to bring our Functional Family Therapy (FFT) program to more families and help break the cycle of intergenerational violence, giving them hope for a safer future.

We must be able to do more. But we can’t do it without you. Help us expand this early intervention program so we can reach more families.

FFT specifically focuses’ on addressing existing trauma to reduce adolescent violence in the home, stopping harmful behaviours from escalating now and into a young person’s adult relationships.

Krystal admits the violence she experienced at the hands of her kids’ father has likely influenced the behaviours Bailey is now displaying.

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