Men Overcoming Violence
Domestic violence results in injuries to more than two million women each year. Countless others suffer non-physical, but equally disturbing, acts of aggression.
Mission
Our Domestic Violence Program offers essential services designed to help disrupt the cycle of violence.
Services
The Men Overcoming Violence Program provides evaluation and treatment, over 52 sessions, in a structured psycho-educational group format.
We offer in-depth treatment based on the development of empathy toward others, the understanding of causal factors of violence for each participant, education and skills building to reduce the risk of future violence.
Both court mandated and voluntary referrals are accepted.
Fees
The group meets weekly and is a fee-for-service program. We accept most insurance, offer a sliding scale and have a $25 minimum fee for this group.
Definition
Domestic violence is a pattern of assaultive and coercive behaviors including physical, sexual, psychological, emotional and economic abuse that adults or adolescents use against their intimate partners in an effort to gain power and control within the relationship.
Violence, ranging from lower level aggression to more lethal behaviors, is included on the continuum:
Continuum of Violence:
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Disapproving Words or Looks
Name Calling
Swearing, Insults
Put Downs
Snooping
Controlling Behaviors
Threatening Looks
Hang-up Calls
Intimidation
Road Rage
Verbal Threats
Throwing Things
Blocking the Path
Physical Intimidation
Poking a Finger
Shoving, Pull Hair
Restraining
Stalking
Hit - Open Hand or Fist
Kick
Aggressive/Coercive Sexual Behavior
Hit - Weapon
Hit Repeatedly, Chase
Causing Physical Injury
Strangulation
Rape
Torture
Killing/Dismemberment
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First Call For Help 729-9100 or www.firstcallforhelp.info/
For more information contact:
(607) 729-6206
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