The CODA group is an evidenced based programme, for children who have witnessed abuse against their mother. The groups are to help the children heal after witnessing violence in the home.
Duration: 11 weeks for children aged 4 to 16
Children who witnessed violence against their mothers are at a higher risk of issues with emotional and behavioural adjustment even when they have not been directly abused themselves.
The children’s group
This is a supportive environment where the child will meet other children who have experienced domestic abuse.
The programme will support the child to process the feelings that they have about the violence they have experienced.
The mother’s group
This runs alongside the children’s group which allows mothers to understand what the children have been learning and discussing and how to support them at home.
Coda referral form
Once the referral form has been received, we will write to you to confirm they have been put on a waiting list. When a course becomes available, we will write to you.
We will complete a risk assessment with you and your child before the group begins to ensure you and your child are placed in the correct group. During the programme, your child’s school will be informed if they do not attend the group so that attendance records can be updated.
Your child will be given a keyworker for the duration of the course who will keep in contact with you if you do not attend the weekly sessions to ensure everything is fine.