Adult Programs & Services
The Batterer Intervention Program offers services to both voluntary
and court mandated individuals who have acknowledged their abusive behavior
and are open to addressing power and control issues in their lives.
Have you ever:
- Threatened to harm your partner?
- Resorted to physical abuse in your relationships?
- Limited the people your partner has contact with?
- Tried to control where your partner goes and what she/he does?
- Believed that your partner is your property?
- Called your partner names?
- Used foul language or put downs to hurt your partner’s feelings?
If so, you are in violation of the Illinois Domestic Violence
Act of 1986, which defines the following acts as illegal:
- Physical abuse
- Harassment
- Intimidation
- Willful deprivation
- Interference with personal liberty
The Batterer Intervention Program helps men/women:
- Understand that violence and abuse of power and privilege are means
of controlling his/her partner.
- Acknowledge his/her abusive behavior and accept responsibility for
his/her actions.
- Recognize the warning signs precipitating an abusive incident
- Identify feelings and express them in a productive manner
- Develop an action plan to resolve conflict in a non-violent manner
- Learn and practice assertive communication skills
- Increase their knowledge of stress management
- Discover the attitudes and beliefs that support violent behavior
The Process
Assessment-
The program begins with an assessment interview to gather comprehensive
background information. This session is held with an individual counselor
and is used to make initial treatment recommendations.
Treatment-
The core treatment portion of the program consists of 26 sessions of
group therapy. The groups are 2 hours in length and meet on a weekly
basis. Each session is co-facilitated by a male and female counselor,
and there are typically 7 to 10 members in attendance.
To enroll in the program or to get more information please
contact the Community Crisis Center at (847) 697-2380.
Groups are available in Elgin, St. Charles, Carpentersville, Hoffman
Estates, and Streamwood.
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