[Sent on behalf of the ORCAS Society, Duncan BC. Please use their contact info below to obtain
further details about this conference.]

WHEN: October 2nd and 3rd

Finding solutions to domestic violence involves working with domestic violence offenders as well
as the victims of violence to initiate positive change.  John Sebold and Adriana Uken have used
unique solution-focused methods in group treatment programs to do just that since 1990.  They
are coming to Duncan to share their experiences with other domestic violence treatment
providers, mental health professionals, child protection workers, parole and probation officers,
family counsellors and support workers.

Join us to learn how to work respectfully and effectively with voluntary and mandated clients; to
overcome resistance and hostility; to elicit realistic and meaningful goals; to utilize small changes
to develop larger changes; and to hold clients accountable for solutions, not problems.

The ORCAS Society encourages participation in this important conference from professionals who
are seeking solutions to domestic violence.  For registration information please visit the ORCAS
Society website at http://www.orcas.bc.ca/ or download the brochure and registration form here: 
http://www.orcas.bc.ca/Accountability_Oct.pdf

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John Sebold and Adriana Uken are developers of the “Plumas Project”, a unique and innovative
domestic violence treatment program that has used Solution-Focused methods in group
treatment programs since 1990.

Building on a strengths perspective and using a time-limited approach, the authors postulate that
long-lasting change can occur in a relatively brief period of time by focusing on identifying
exceptions and solution behaviours, which are amplified supported, and reinforced through a
systematic solution building process.  The outcome for the "Plumas Project" shows low recidivism
rates of 16.7% and high completion rates of 92.8% after 14 years.

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