How do I get referred to the Adolescent Programme?

Often when a parent or another adult discovers an adolescent has engaged in sexually abusive behaviour they will contact a health professional (such as a GP), a school counsellor, a Child Youth and Family social worker or the police.  

Initial telephone contact may be made with the Clinical Team Leader from such professionals or from a parent or caregiver to discuss the appropriateness of a referral.   

Advice can also be given on initial safety guidelines to put in place while a referral is being made.  If it seems appropriate a referral may then be made for an assessment to the STOP Adolescent Programmes.  There is no cost to clients for the services provided by STOP Adolescent Programmes.  The referral professional would discuss funding options with the Clinical Team Leader prior to the referral being made.  

For contact information click here- Christchurch, Dunedin )              

Referral sources include        

• Youth Justice Family Group Conference (FGC) - following police charges      
• Care or Protection FGC - Sibling Incest / Care or Protection issues     
• Health Professional      
• Youth and Family Community Agency      
• School Counsellor and other community professionals.  

Click here to download the Adolescent Programmes Referral Form  (in word Format)  

To download an Adolescent Brochure

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