Be.Me program

An individual therapeutic support service for young men and adolescent boys aged 12 to 18. This service is designed to support young people who have experienced trauma, and are at risk of engaging in family, domestic or sexual violence due to adverse childhood experiences.

Who is this for?

The broader goal of this initiative is to empower young men to break free from cycles of violence and create lasting, positive change in their lives. This trial is not only about early intervention but also about empowering young men and boys to choose a different, healthier path.

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Be.Me program

How it works

By providing support in the form of counselling, mentoring, and community resources, CRS is giving participants the tools they need to heal and transform their futures.

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The therapeutic service offered is trauma and healing informed, ensuring that each young person receives care that acknowledges and addresses their individual experiences. This includes working with young men who may have been impacted by family violence, abuse, or neglect, helping them understand and recover from their past trauma.

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The approach is also strengths-based, meaning that the program focuses not only on healing but also on empowering young people to build resilience, emotional intelligence, and healthier coping mechanisms. By fostering a sense of hope and personal agency, CRS aims to help participants avoid using violence to deal with conflict or trauma.

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Be.Me program

Key aims

Support recovery and healing from trauma.

Prevent family, domestic and sexual violence.

Empower young men to make positive life choices.

Improve emotional wellbeing and self-regulation.

Build healthy relationships and coping skills.

Be.Me program

Key features

ACT-wide program for boys and young men aged 12-18.

Individualised therapeutic support.

Two-worker model with a Counsellor and Case Manager.

Trauma-informed, strengths-based and culturally safe.

Counselling, mentoring and safety planning.

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Case studies

A young person's story

"I didn't realise how much my reactions were affecting everyone around me."
The names in this case study have been changed to protect identities.

A 15-year-old youngperson was referred to the Be.Me program following a family violence incidentat home that resulted in police attendance. At the time of referral, there wassignificant conflict within the family, strained relationships and concerns abouthow the young person was managing emotions and conflict.

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Through regularengagement with a Be.Me Counsellor and Therapeutic Case Manager, the youngperson explored the impact of conflict on relationships, developed greaterself-awareness, and learned practical strategies to manage strong emotions andchallenging situations. The program also provided a safe space to explorefamily dynamics, identify trusted support people, and strengthen safetyplanning.

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Over time, the youngperson demonstrated significant growth in communication skills, emotionalawareness and conflict management. Instances of conflict reduced, relationshipswith others began to improve, and the young person reported feeling more matureand better equipped to make positive decisions. He also developed a strongerunderstanding of healthy relationships and the support networks available tohim.

Today, the young person is continuing to build positive connections with family, peers and support networks, with increased confidence in navigating life's challenges without resorting to harmful behaviours.

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