Partner Assault Response Services (PARS)  

Who is this Service for? 

Male and female offenders of domestic violence who have:

• been referred by the courts or probation

• are age 18 and over

• agreed to participate in the program

Who Can Make a Referral? 

• Domestic Violence Court and Provincial Courts

• Probation and Parole

How to Contact the Program? 

• Call New Path PARS Program at (705) 733-2654 ext 2308 or fax (705) 725-5465

What are the Services? 

• 17 week psycho educational group program dealing with domestic violence and power and control in relationships

• telephone contact with partners/safety planning

• information about resources in the community

• Community presentations

• Services are avaiable in English and French

• Translator services can be provided for most other languages

Where is the Service Located? 

In the following communities:

• Barrie

• Orillia

• Other communities dependent on the number of referrals and resources available

Is There a Cost for this Service? 

Clients are expected to contribute to the cost of the service based on a sliding scale of ability to pay.  This will be assessed during the Telephone Intake.

Funded by: Ontario Victim Services Secretariat of the Attorney General