Programme Goals

That the young person will stop their sexually harmful/ abusive behaviours in favour of respectful behaviour.
That the young person and their family will come to an understanding of how the abuse happened.
That the young person will take full responsibility for their sexually harmful/ abusive behaviour and make amends in whatever way is possible.
That the adults supporting the young person will provide a safe and healthy environment for the young person to develop respectful and responsible behaviours.
That the young person will have positive goals and be moving towards a safe and healthy future.
That the family and community that the young person resides in will recognise that the young person has changed and is making good choices.

Contact Youth Programme

Anyone is welcome to contact the WellStop Team Leader/ Branch Managers to discuss concerns or make referrals for young people.

Referrals come from a wide range sources including CYFS, schools, health professionals, social workers, Special Education, whanau parents and caregivers.
We normally expect CYFS to be involved in the management of young people referred for assessment and treatment of sexually harmful behaviour, especially if the behaviour involves significant harm to others.
If CYFS are not involved we will discuss the various options with you (e.g. private family referral, other agency referral, school referral).
WellStop has funding contracts with the Department of Child, Youth and Family and other agencies for young people meeting certain criteria.
All other referrals need to funded, either by families or referring agencies.

Please don't hesitate to contact us to discuss all options. You can speak to the Youth Programme Team Leader to discuss any questions you might have or you are welcome to download a Youth Programme Referral Form.