About the Youth Programme
At WellStop we provide assessment and a range of treatment services to young people who have engaged in sexually harmful/ abusive behaviour. Some have been sexually abused themselves, but most have not. The programme aims to change their behaviour so they are able to go on and live a healthy life in the community. Working with the families of young offenders to support this change is an extremely important part of the programme.
Our services include:
- Programmes for young people (male and female) aged 13-17 years.
- Programmes for young people (male and female) who have cognitive or learning disabilities.
- Treatment will involve working closely with the young person's family or whanau to help them to respond appropriately to the behaviour.
- Treatment will focus on building on strengths within the young person and their family or whanau.
- Treatment may involve working with key people in the young person's life (e.g. school, if the behaviour is occurring in this context) Click here for Youth Programme Pamphlet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Often people have questions they may need to ask about their young person's behaviours, influences, how adults respond to these behaviours and might also be seeking information about the Youth programme assessment and treatment process.
If you would like more information please Click here for FAQS - Youth Programme.