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Mandatory Counselling

Topic(s): Protection from Domestic Violence

What is the Mandatory Counselling Programme?

The Mandatory Counselling Programme is a court ordered counselling programme to help persons who have experienced or used domestic violence. This programme administered by the Ministry of Social and Family Development aims to keep families safe through:

  • Helping family members to learn more respectful behaviours to resolve conflict; and
  • Providing family members with the necessary support and skills to ensure everyone’s safety.

What Happens if you Fail to Attend Counselling?

If the respondent fails to attend counselling, it is considered a breach of the Counselling Order, and the respondent who is guilty of an offence shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2000. 

For more information, visit the Family Justice Courts’ website.