The focus of the program is two-fold:

• To address the issues of adolescents who initiate violence or abuse toward family members

• To address the needs of the parents or family members who have been the targets of violence and abuse

Step Up offers free support to those who:

• are young people aged 7-17 years of age that are living within the family home, using violent or abusive behaviours towards parents or carers

• are parents/carers wanting to increase their capacity to identify and manage behaviours that compromise the safety and stability of their family

• want to develop safe and respectful ways of communicating and to learn ways to build a more positive relationship with their young person

• want to learn skills that promote co-operation and responsible behaviour in young people

The program is not designed for youth who do not have ongoing contact with the parent or carer they are abusive toward.