Jordan Rainey Pee Dee Confederacy
We honor fathers, grandfathers, uncles and fatherly figures who embody the values of love, protection and respect.
As we honor you on Father’s Day, we also recognize the important role you play in working toward a world free of sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence. By fostering open communication, teaching respect, and leading by example, you are helping to create a safer, more compassionate society.
Your strength and commitment to fostering a safe and supportive environment can make a huge difference in the lives of children and their families.
As June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s equally important to recognize the role mental health plays in men’s lives, in this case fatherhood: A 2021 study conducted by the Ontario Institute for Educational Research suggests that male fathers’ difficulties with emotion regulation and co-parenting correlate with their perpetration of domestic violence.
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Children who have safe, supportive, caring and reciprocal relationships with their caregivers do better in every way, but the quality of the relationship they have is more important than the personal characteristics of their father figure.
A father figure serves as a role model for his son and a valuable model for his daughter regarding relationships with men.
Caregivers have a direct impact on the development and adjustment in a child’s life based on their success in their role. It is important for caregivers to take care of themselves before caring for their family members. Taking care of oneself includes recognizing violent behaviors that may increase the likelihood of engaging in family violence. Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Assault’s Alternatives to Violence program (ATV) is beneficial for people who have been violent toward their partners, teaching them alternative ways to deal with emotions without using violence.
Alternatives to violence include the Caring Dads group program. Caring Dads believes that fathers can and want to have a positive impact on their children’s lives. Caring Dads is an evidence-based, 17-week program that focuses on promoting healthy relationships for fathers with their children and their children’s mothers.
Once a week for 17 weeks, Caring Dads gives men a unique opportunity to connect as fathers through a combination of exercise and homework. For more information about Caring Dads, please visit our website at www.peedeecoalition.org or call the Alternatives to Violence program director at 843-673-2008.
While we understand that parenting can be hard, asking for help doesn’t have to be. If you need help, call the Pee Dee Parent Helpline at 843-618-2420 or text us at 843-305-6755.
The Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is a member of the United Way.
