Expand Family Constructive Dispute Resolution (CDR) Centre to Foster Harmonious Family and Interpersonal Relationships

Rendering professional mediation casework service, Mediation Centre provided support to divorced couple, elderly, colleagues and other diverse groups in resolving high-conflict disputes. Simultaneously, we launched training for community and youth peace navigators, professional mediators, mediation education and legal consultation services. These efforts enabled individuals from different backgrounds to grasp the spirit, knowledge and skills of dispute resolution for everyday life. To foster public awareness and recognition of the mediation spirit, social media and mass media were leveraged for community outreach and education on enhancing mutual respect, rebuilding trust, as well as preventing and managing interpersonal conflicts despite diversities. 

Design Thematic Programmes to Promote “Child-focused” Co-parenting

To further assist divorced parents in understanding the impact of family relationship changes on children, a series of specialised thematic groups and workshops were designed. These include topics such as "Managing children's loyalty conflicts", "Assisting children in adapting to two homes" and "Online parent-child communication: joys and challenges". These initiatives aimed to help divorced parents approach co-parenting from a "child-centred" perspective, promoting a peaceful and rational communication. In August, 2023, a delegation from Singapore Family Justice Courts visited the Parent-child Connect Specialised Co-parenting Support Centre to exchange experiences and insights on supporting divorced families from a judicial and service perspective. This not only facilitated cross-border and cross-sector communication but also enhanced our understanding of supporting divorced families from a legal standpoint in overseas regions, benefiting our future service development.  

Champion Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Deliver Effective Support and Prompt Identification of Families in Need

Family Resource Centre adopted a proactive approach in supporting divorced and remarried families by deploying a dedicated team of professional social workers to provide comprehensive, child-focused services in institutions and schools across the territory. Through partnerships with community groups and schools, diverse services ranging from co-parenting education programmes, support groups for divorced parents and children, individual case support, and community-based educational initiatives, were tailored to meet the specific needs of the families. By identifying families in need at an early stage, the centre assisted family members in adjusting to the changes brought about by divorce or remarriage, helping to rebuild and strengthen family relationships. Additionally, experienced social work team provided specialised training and shared their service expertise with social welfare organisations and schools, driving knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration to address the unique challenges faced by divorced and remarried families.  

Offer Professional Training to Facilitate Industry-wide Exchange on Supporting Divorced / Remarried / Blended Families

Providing a comprehensive and diversified approach to trauma-informed interventions for divorced, remarried, and blended families, the Jockey Club “Let Go and Let’s Go” Support Project for Divorce / Remarried / Blended Families offered professional training to industry peers, presenting and interpreting the provision of trauma-informed interventions for building intimate relationships within these family contexts. The training incorporated various modalities such as mindfulness training, narrative practices, emotion-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and more. In addition, a "Self-Smoothing" Guidebook for Divorce and Blended Family Booklet was published, which guided divorced, remarried and blended families in nurturing self-care through written and audio instructions. In March, 2024, representatives from the Jockey Club visited one of the programme’s activities and engaged with service users, including parents, children, grandparents, and remarried couples from divorced families. Positive feedback was received on the programme’s effectiveness.