AWARE PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION PROGRAM | LUTHERAN CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF ILLINOIS
Domestic Violence prevention program for male and female offenders. Designed to help individuals who have been abusive in their relationships to become aware of:
-- How their behavior influences people with whom they interact regularly.
-- How their past affects their current behaviors.
-- How to develop healthy, safe, and equal relationships.
-- How to be assertive in relationships rather than aggressive.
-- How to stop the cycle of violence.
Program requirements are tailored to the individual needs of group members.
Group leaders encourage participants to think about their relationships differently by:
-- Promoting attitudes associated with healthy relationships, such as safe and equal partnerships and equal rights of both partners.
-- Challenging attitudes associated with abusive behaviors by encouraging full responsibility for the behaviors and the ability to stop.
Physical Address
2826 North Monroe Street, Decatur, IL 62526
Hours
Mon 8:30 am - 4 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 4 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 4 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 4 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 4 pm;
Voice
Fax
(217) 428-2981
Application process
Call or email for general inquiries; The "Contact Us" form can also be submitted on the website; Referral required; A comprehensive assessment is conducted to determine the nature and severity of the abuse and whether the individual is appropriate for the group program
Fee
Sliding scale available; Accepts Medicaid
Required documents
Varies by service
Eligibility
Open to anyone
Languages
English
Service area
Macon County, Illinois
Agency info
LUTHERAN CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF ILLINOIS
Community-based child welfare agency.