What is the Violence Intervention group?
The Violence Intervention group is designed for persons who have been convicted of partner or family member assault or persons seeking education and intervention strategies for violence in their lives. All court-ordered, DFS, mandated & personal referrals are welcome.
A well-trained facilitator leads the groups and focuses on areas such as: Addictive relationships, Power & control wheel, domestic violence and the law, cycle of violence & anger management, etc.
Weekly session fees are $5.00. Payment arrangements may be made. Voluntary attendance (no court order) is free.
Outcomes and objectives
- To become and remain a law-abiding citizen, especially relating to the use of violence.
- To Increase understanding of cues and triggers that can lead to violence or controlling of others.
- To increase the understanding of each participant of the causes of his violence by examining cultural and social contexts in which he uses violence against others, especially woman.
- To increase the participant’s willingness to change his actions by examining negative effects of behavior in his relationship to others and to himself.
- To encourage participants to become accountable to those he has hurt through violence and to accept responsibility and take specific steps to change.
- To provide participant with practical information on how to change abusive behavior into new ways of relating to women and other people.
Violence Intervention for Men
Meets Mondays (except holidays) from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at District 4 HRDC
2229 5th Ave Havre, MT
Intakes must be done before attending any classes. Please call 265-6743 ext. 1136 to make an appointment.
Violence Intervention for Women
Meets Thursdays (except holidays) from 10:00am to 12:00pm at District 4 HRDC
2229 5th Ave Havre, MT
Intakes must be done before attending any classes. Please call 265-6743 ext. 1136 to make an appointment.