Pivot Case Management Services was birthed out of the need in the Goulburn Valley for more specialist family violence services, specifically working with those who are known as respondents or perpetrators of family violence. Family violence regulations require services to keep men accountable and hold them responsible for their actions. Pivot Case Management goes further by giving men the opportunity to explore the old ways of thinking and acting, while learning new ways of strengthening the intimate relationship they are in. In cases where the relationship has ended, the focus is on how to navigate out safely, particularly if children are involved.
Jim is the Lead Practitioner at Pivot Case Management Services with over 30 years’ experience in case management, predominantly working with men. He holds a post graduate certificate in Client Assessment and Case Management with Swinburne University.
Jim initially started working in the area of Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation which then overlapped with the Youth sector. In 2018 Jim began working in the family violence field in Perpetrator Case Management. Initially, a pilot program, it quickly became ongoing due to its success. Jim is considered a local expert in this field with required qualifications as set by Family Safe Victoria, the government body that sets the standards for working in the family violence sector.
Jim has a passion to work with people and their issues in order to bring change. He brings a wealth of knowledge and works from the premise that exterior behaviours are a surface symptom of inner turmoil, often caused by trauma. This is accompanied by a comprehensive knowledge of the court system and local support services.
