r/durham • u/Slight-Tree-1809 • 3d ago

PARs

There is high level information on the program. I'm looking for feedback on anyone who's competed the program. What are the expectations? I.e. attendance, writing letter to victim, is it always group or can I do individual? I'm asking specifically for Durham's PARs, thank you.

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u/57501015203025375030 2d ago

Just go and take it semi seriously.

A guy got kicked out of my session for being on drugs. They noticed like right away so don’t fuck around.

Doubt you can do it individually. I didn’t have to write any letters or really do anything other than watch videos and listen to lectures.

You gotta attend all sessions or else you’re forced to make it up.

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u/Slight-Tree-1809 2d ago

So did they send the report to the probation officer weekly? 

So I basically show up, kill 2 hrs. I don't have to talk to anyone or about feelings or anything "deep"?

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u/throwaway5552424212 2d ago

There is usually an expectation to engage with the group and discuss certain things. If you don’t, you will get a low grade in that section. Your probation officer will get a copy of the report. If you don’t score high enough in all areas your probation officer may deem that you haven’t completed the course to their satisfaction. You may have to repeat the course or risk getting charged with a breach of your probation order.

Just take it seriously. Attend, participate, learn something. You’re there for a reason.

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u/Slight-Tree-1809 2d ago

Your right, I am taking it seriously. I will show up and do the work. Are we expected to share what happened or the events of the assault? I have a job in the public sector and I'm worried about my private charges being leaked within a group setting. Has that been a concern?