Group programmes

A 6-week group programme for children who have witnessed domestic abuse. Groups are organised by age, with age-appropriate content tailored to younger and older children.

Topics covered:

• Understanding feelings and emotions
• Family and relationships
• Self-esteem and confidence
• Worries, anger and how to manage them
• Safety planning
• Hopes and wishes

Groups are delivered across Trafford in community spaces or schools and children are matched to groups closest to where they live.

A structured programme designed for young people who have been affected by abuse in the home or in their own relationships. The programme covers:

• Power and control
• Consent and boundaries
• Confidence and self-respect
• Digital safety and peer pressure
• Bystander awareness

Developed in consultation with young people, this programme helps them recognise abuse, build resilience and feel empowered to make positive choices.

A 6-week programme aimed at exploring attitudes and beliefs around gender, masculinity, sexism, and misogyny. Designed to educate and challenge young men, this programme encourages self-reflection, respect and equality.

TDAS offers tiered prevention education packages for schools, youth organisations and community settings to raise awareness and promote healthy relationships.

There are three levels of affiliation:

Bronze

• Access to TDAS short films
• Teacher training on recognising and responding to abuse

Silver

• All Bronze elements, plus:
• A Healthy Relationships Workshop for pupils

Gold

• All Silver elements, plus:
• Development of a school domestic abuse policy, co-produced with TDAS

This flexible model allows schools and professionals to build knowledge and confidence in recognising abuse and responding effectively to disclosures.