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SafeMan SafeFamily

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    SafeMan SafeFamily is about a man doing his own intentional heavy lifting to become a SafeMan with a SafeFamily.

    SMSF works to help men break the cycle of violence through a process of recovery which is life-changing, life-long and transferable. Participants become men skilled up to create positive legacies that their families and communities can be proud of.

    SafeMan SafeFamily follows a peer-led, professionally supported model. Our workers are qualified by experience.

    Our team of peers and professionals operate virtually, in-person and onsite across the country in formal and informal capacities. 

    Staff

    Our workers are qualified by experience.

    Services Provided

    SafeMan SafeFamily Programme

    The SafeMan SafeFamily programme is built on a peer-to-peer network of ‘Safe Men’ – former perpetrators who have been on a journey of recovery from lives of violence, and are now “safe”. They play a mentoring role, providing outreach and engagement, and ongoing coaching and support, similar to the 12-step AA model.

    Outreach work
    SafeMan SafeFamily does outreach work in various locations to help men break free of the cycle of violence. We go to gang headquarters, factories, sports clubs, community events, maraes – any community where violence may be present, to connect with men who need help.

    How do I access this service?

    • Contact us
    • Referral
    • Walk in

    Fees and Charges Categorisation

    • Free