•  Lawyers, psychologists, and human rights workers who embrace the principle that violence requires a collaborative method which brings together disciplines of law, psychology and social sciences under the umbrella of human ethics, thus creating an effective form of support.

• A dedicated group which offers a different form of professionalism so as to allow the person to come to a full understanding of their own choices.

•  An association, which through its methodology - the Francesca Method - strives to provide the Person with an integrated approach resulting in the best service possible.

• Professionals who believe in a more humanistic approach, one which keeps the needs of the Person at the forefront.

The Francesca Centre was born from a simple but undeniable fact: the traditional forms of support of the person are no longer sufficient. Our contemporary society needs the integration between the disciplines of law and psychology to provide an effective way to reduce violence and social injustice. The states of anxiety and fear that accompany those subjected to violence, coupled with the excessive length of proceedings in the overworked courts can limit a Person’s ability to regain their freedom and self-worth. The Francesca Centre aspires to provide that missing support. This is accomplished in a collaborative spirit by a team of professionals who address both the legal and psychological aspects, placing the Person at the forefront.

The Francesca Method addresses the challenge of social injustice and violence through integration of multiple disciplines: legal professionals, psychologists, human rights workers and others.  This synergy increases the chances for the best outcomes for each person in need.  The Centre fosters the professionals’ critical faculties and develops a cohesive social conscience.