Partner Assault Response Program

The PAR program is a specialized education/counselling program for individuals who have been charged with a domestic violence offence and mandated to attend through the Crown Attorney’s Office or Probation & Parole.

In Ontario, PAR programs are often part of the Domestic Violence Court Program. This initiative provides coordinated criminal justice system response to domestic violence.

About the PAR Program

  • The Partner Assault Response Program is a 12-week program.

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    Currently the PAR fee is $300.

  • The PAR Program is offered through a Hybrid Model. Participants who are unable to attend (ie: live out of town and does not have access to a vehicle) they can join the group online. This is to be pre-arranged with the PAR Coordinator prior to group starting.

  • If the participant misses a session due to reasons beyond their control, a makeup session will be arranged at the cost of $40.

    Starting January 2025, a missed session will cost the participant $75 per missed session.

Partner Contact Services

For those who have been abused

For victims of abuse, we offer PARTNER CONTACT services. If your current or former partner is attending the program, you will get:

  • A minimum of four contacts with a PAR staff during the program, if you wish,

  • Help with safety planning

  • Information on how the PAR program works

  • A phone call if program staff ever have any concerns about your safety