Project Solid Ground

About Project Solid Ground is a short-term intervention program run by Canberra Police Community Youth Club, designed to support young people (in the Canberra region) who have experiences of family, domestic violence and/or sexual violence. Solid Ground utilises group program environments, mentoring, strengths-based case work, and personcentred practices. Solid Ground engages participants in learning and support that aims to achieve: - A change in unhealthy attitudes of gender-based biases, - Informed changes in relationship attitudes and beliefs, - Increased emotional awareness and management, - An understanding of safe and respectful relationships, - Stronger connections to community, - Increased safe living conditions, and - A long-term reduction in family, domestic, and sexual violence (FDSV). The service seeks to work holistically with the young person and family to create a safe and supportive environment. Case work is offered to families of those young people engaging in the program. The Program Solid Ground is a 20-week program that runs in line with the ACT school terms, with 2 programs running each term. Attendance is one day per week for one term. During the program days, participants engage in learning sessions and adventure-based activity sessions. Transport options are available. In the learning sessions, participants engage with:

• NAPCAN's Love Bites program
• CPCYC's anger management content
• Respect-based sessions

Adventure-based activities may include:

• Downhill/Bike riding
• Bush walks and hikes
• Water-based activities
• Outdoor recreation and BBQ's
• and more.

Eligibility Referrals are welcome for young people of any gender aged 11-18 in the Canberra Region who are affected by family, domestic, and sexual violence. Families must consent to the referral. Enquires can be via email to the Treferral@pcyc.net.au or via phone 02 6296 7822.