PEACE for Children & Youth Experiencing Violence
The eligibility criteria is as follows:
- The child/youth resides in Surrey.
- The child/youth is aged 3-18.
- The child/youth has been witness to, or otherwise exposed to intimate partner violence within their family.
- The alleged abusive adult DOES NOT live in the family home.
- The child/youth is not experiencing a mental health crisis, or otherwise require mental health intervention.
- There are no concerns that the child/youth has experienced sexual abuse.
- There are no concerns related to suicidal ideation or self-harming behaviours.
- The child/youth doesn’t need or want therapeutic clinical counselling.
- The guardian can give informed consent for their child in English.
Professionals can direct their clients to self-refer by calling 604.584.5811 or with permission from the guardian, complete a referral screening on behalf of the client. Screening is required prior to admission. Either email the referral form to peace@options.bc.ca or fax to 604.584.7628.
Please Note: the alleged offender must not be living in the family home.