Domestic Violence is NOT the same as Anger Management!
The experience of anger found in partners that are intimately involved is much more complicated. Once physical and emotional abuse is integrated into the patterns, habits and behaviors of a family it is dramatically more difficult to stop. In stark contrast, when an explosive altercation occurs with a co-worker, neighbor or distant acquaintance, addressing the triggers, identifying state, or trait issues is more specific and typically does not involve the depth taken in a DV program. Listen to the attached audio file for more info. MP3 4 Min
County Approved Batterer Intervention Program for Levels 1, 2 & 3
Intimate and Non-Intimate
Classes day, evening and weekends
Course Content
Honesty & Accountability
In-Direct & Direct Criticism
Seven Types of Partnership
ScoreCarding & Distortions
Positive Intimacy
Mis-use of Emotions
Dumpers & Dumpee's
Care-Taking Vs Healthy Relationships
Anger MisManagement
Roles, Rules, and Functional Families
Five Types of Sexual Respect
Substance Abuse and Conflict
Trust and Support
Stress and Family Violence
The 6 Conflict Styles
There are approximately 700 - 800 arrests for domestic violence in Hillsborough County each month. The psycho-educational program is meant to introduce cognitive-behavioral changes that not only Stop-Violence but also expand individual skills in problems solving and relational harmony. Not all participants are court-ordered. Some have been directed as a part of their individual case plan for family reunification, while others have volunteered. Ultimately the goals are two fold: First, stop physical violence and eliminate emotional abuse, and Second, increasing relational success by introducing enhance problem solving, collaboration and goal setting. Participants attend classes once a week for 1 1/2 hours per session. There are multiple handouts, exercises and homework assignments.
