John Howard Society of the Kawarthas

Partner Assault Response Program (PAR)

The Partner Assault Response (PAR) program is a 12-session court-ordered program to address intimate partner violence. The objective of the program is to give individuals the opportunity to examine their beliefs and attitudes towards intimate partner violence, power, control, and to learn non-abusive ways of resolving conflict, while challenging participants to recognize and accept responsibility for their behaviour.

Program eligibility requires that PAR is added as a condition of bail, undertaking of recognizance, 810 Peace Bond, or as part of a probation order.  

There are program fees for PAR based on a sliding scale.

1:1 PAR sessions are available at a program fee of $800.

We support victim safety through confidential outreach to victims who have been abused. While an individual is enrolled in the PAR program, the Partner Support Worker will contact the past and/or current partner of the PAR participant to offer support, information, and referrals.

Contact Information: 

Kelsie Howell
Adult Justice Coordinator
Email: 
khowell@jhscklh.on.ca
Phone: 705-340-3159