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The CPTs who were selected received further on-going monthly training and support to

deliver parent training lessons to parents twice weekly in their homes over a three-month
period, and continuing with the parents twice per month for another three months,

Monthly Revision Sessions for CPTs

Monthly revision sessions were held over the six months for the CPTs to review the materials
that were delivered for the ensuing weeks, and to assist with any challenges that prevailed.

The sessions were practical/ hands-on interactions that allowed CPTs to hone their skills and
develop confidence in delivery. Social Workers and Psychologists of the Psychological

Services Unit facilitated the sessions.

Identification of Parent/s/ Families for Intervention
The parent/s who were engaged in the programme had children drawn from two age

cohorts:
1. Children 6 – 9 years old (Primary school)

2. Children 10 – 15 years old (Upper Primary - Lower High School)

The parents were recruited subject to administration of the risk assessment instrument that
determined their level of risk for coercive parenting practice. The selection methodology

deployed also adequately supported the impact evaluation that measured the outcome
of the intervention.

Criteria for Selection of Parents/Families

Parents/families to benefit from the intervention must meet the following criteria:
• Be a resident of the community

• Parent/parents of children between the ages of 6 – 15 years
• Willing to commit to the intervention and sign the relevant form/forms for

participation (Appendix III)
• Able to attend workshop sessions held inside or outside of the community

• Identified as using a coercive parenting style
• Recommended by a parenting group, school, faith-based group, CDC, CBO, the

police, Health Centre or any other accepted agency/ organization.

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