Gandhi Nivas (GN) provides early intervention and prevention services for NZ men identified at risk of committing harm in the family home. Empowering change and restoring hope with intervention adapted to each individual .
Build Support Structure GN and NZ Police built a relationship and designed a collaborative approach to supporting men and their families through the provision of safe, temporary accommodation and long-term follow-up care plans.
GN houses are open 24/7 and men can arrive at any point of the day or night to request support.
Each location provides accommodation for maximum of 10people at any given time with facilities for sleeping, meet daily needs of clients with basic necessities and therapy and counselling is provided

Tailor intervention and Support Upon arrival, police and case workers fill out the referral form with the client and seek information about the incident. Client attends an orientation where the house rules are explained, A needs assessment is conducted, Counselling and case workers are established. Practical support is provided, and immediate needs are addressed. A care plan is established for both the man and his family/support network. Clients are connected to other agencies

GN has a wide range of therapeutic and evidence-based therapies and interventions from which to support people, these include:
• Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
• Person-centred therapy/family therapy.
• Creative therapy.
• Anger/Non-violence programmes.
• Motivational Interviewing & addiction support.

Resource Families for Long Term Change . GN ensures that victims remain in their homes with access to their support networks. Cultural models underpin participation, with collaboration with other providers and networks, such as GP services, budgeting and employment services, legal and translation services.

This approach has seen 60% non- recidivism over a 5 year period and a Social value return of $12.80 per $ invested.
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