AWARE Partner Abuse Intervention Program | Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
2826 North Monroe Street, Decatur, IL 62526
Open to anyone
Varies by service
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
Sliding scale available; Accepts Medicaid
Macon County, IL
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.
04/01/2025
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
Community-based child welfare agency.