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Partner Assault Response (PAR)
Program

Building Safer Relationships Through Accountability and Change

The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program is a specialized education and counselling program for individuals who have been charged with a domestic violence-related offence and have been referred through the Crown Attorney's Office or Probation and Parole.

In Ontario, PAR programs are an important part of the Domestic Violence Court Program, providing a coordinated response to intimate partner violence through collaboration between community agencies and the justice system.

At the Counselling Centre of East Algoma, the PAR Program supports individuals in understanding the impact of their actions, taking responsibility for abusive behaviour, and developing the skills needed to build healthier, safer, and more respectful relationships.

What Participants Learn

Through guided group discussions, education, and self-reflection, participants explore topics such as:

  • Understanding domestic violence, abuse, power, and control

  • Respectful communication

  • Conflict resolution and problem-solving

  • Emotional regulation and personal triggers

  • Accountability and responsibility for behaviour

  • The impact of substance use on relationships

  • Building healthy, respectful relationships based on equality and trust

Participants are encouraged to examine beliefs and attitudes that contribute to abusive behaviour and learn practical alternatives that promote safety, respect, and healthy connections.

About the PAR Program

  • Contact the Counselling Centre of East Algoma at 705-848-2585 or complete the form above by clicking the registration button.

    Please note: An assessment is required prior to beginning group.

  • The Partner Assault Response Program is a 12-week program.

  • Each group session runs two (2) hours.

  • Yes.

    The PAR fee is $500.

  • The PAR Program is offered through a Hybrid Model. Participants who are unable to attend (ie: live out of town and does not have access to a vehicle) they can join the group online. This is to be pre-arranged with the PAR Coordinator prior to group starting.

  • If a client does not attend the assigned appointment, the participant will be charged $75 per missed session.

Partner Contact Services

For those who have been abused

Safety remains a central focus of the PAR Program.

Throughout a participant's involvement in the program, a Partner Contact Worker reaches out to current or former partners to offer support, information, and referrals. This service provides an opportunity for partners to discuss their experiences, learn about available community resources, and receive information about supports for themselves and their children. Participation in Partner Contact Services is voluntary and confidential.

  • A minimum of four contacts with a PAR staff member during the program, if you wish,

  • Help with safety planning

  • Information on how the PAR program works

  • A phone call if program staff ever have any concerns about your safety