The Kids’ Turn Nonviolent Family Skills Program is offered in San Francisco to adults and juveniles who are court ordered as a result of violent family episodes impacting their children.  Because of the very specialized nature of this program, interested participants can call the Kids’ Turn office:  415.437.0700

ADULT PROGRAM

Workshops are offered at Kids’ Turn , Bayview Hunter’s Point Family Resource Center* and the Western Addition*

Who should attend?  Parents, grandparents , caregivers or future parents of children experiencing violence in their families or relationships.

What is the program format?  The program is educational in nature (not therapy).  It requires an eighteen week commitment, 2.0 hours per week.

What will participants learn?  Program participants will learn effective ways to support children’s social, emotional and mental health needs while acquiring new skills to manage their relationships free from violence.  Also included is valuable information on children’s familial needs and how family changes (divorce or separation) can impact those needs.

*Afro-Centric

YOUTH PROGRAM (Offered in a partnership with the Youth Guidance Center)

Who should attend?  Those youth or teens adjudicated through Juvenile Family Violence Court.

What is the program format?  The program is educational in nature (not therapy).  It requires a fourteen week commitment, 1.5 hours per week.

What will participants learn?  Program participants will learn about the impact of violence on families and alternative ways for them to manage their family lives violence free.