Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) is a group psycho-educational treatment for men who have abused their partners.

• Referrals to this program come from criminal and civil court, Department of Social Services and individuals who self-refer.
• The program is thiry-two sessions and consists of orientation, individual assessment, weekly group sessions and monthly group follow-up sessions.
• Completion of the program takes one year.
• Curriculum is based on the feminist/cognitive-behavioral model, focusing on accountability for misuse of power and responsibility for learning non-violent, non-controlling behavior.

Topics covered include:

• developing respect for his partner
• exhibiting trust and support
• using non-threatening behavior
• employing negotiation and fairness
• development of an economic partnership
• sharing responsibility
• responsible parenting
• using honesty and accountability in his actions and communication.

For more information about this group, call 387-6161 or 889-6161 and ask for Victim Services.