Journeys toward lives free from harmful sexual behaviour
Family

THE ROLE OF A SUPPORT PERSON

 

SUPPORT PEOPLE NEED TO BE WILLING TO:

  • Be in regular contact (at least weekly face-to-face) with the person attending the treatment service and ideally be living in the home with them
  • Attend review meetings when required (minimum of five meetings over 24 months)
  • Be informed of all offending committed by the person attending the treatment service and need to believe that these offenses have been committed as described during the assessment interview
  • Learn the safety guidelines and encourage the person attending the treatment service to keep these at all times
  • Consider the safety of children as paramount
  • Have an active role in supporting the person attending the treatment service and agree not to keep their risky activities secret
  • Speak to SAFE if they are concerned about the persons behaviours for any reason
  • Abide by our limited confidentiality policy


 
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