Peace First Workshops

The Center for Violence-Free Relationships is giving men and women an opportunity to improve their relationships and learn the basics about preventing domestic violence, through the Peace First eight week workshops. The workshops are a product of the MAAP (Men’s Alternatives to Abusive Patterns) program of The Center. The workshops will be available to men’s and women’s organizations, churches and community organizations.

Peace First workshops emphasize the importance of focusing on strategies that involve peaceful outcomes. They will focus on issues such as recognizing and controlling anger, ways to deal with stress, dynamics of jealousy, stopping power plays, alcohol and domestic violence, and healthy communication.

We are excited to make these workshops accessible to the public because it helps all men and women to better their relationships and prevent violence. If you are interested in attending a Peace First workshop please call us at 530-626-1450 or email us at info@thecenternow.org.

 

Men’s Domestic Violence Counseling (Also referred to as Batterer’s Intervention)

Men’s Alternatives to Abusive Patterns (MAAP)

The MAAP program is here to help men map out a healthier course for their life that includes a nonviolent lifestyle. We work alongside men on this journey as men participate in small groups. MAAP is approved by the El Dorado County Probation Department and is a 52-week program that meets weekly for court-mandated and self-referred men. The program teaches members about the dynamics of power and control, socialization, the affects of violence on others, nonviolent behavior, healthy communication and role definition. Participants may join throughout the year.

You can contact us at 530-626-1450 or 916-939-4464 for more information or email us at info@thecenternow.org.

   

Women's Counseling (Also referred to as Batterer’s Intervention)

Changing Abusive Patterns (CAP)

The CAP program is a counseling program offered weekly for court mandated or self-referred women who have been violent or abusive. We work with women in a group setting with the goal of assisting them to be able to make decisions that will lead to a violence-free lifestyle. The text used in the program is "Women Ending Abusive or Violent Episodes Respectfully." The program is 52 weeks of education and group processing approved by the El Dorado County Probation Department.

 For more information please call 530-626-1450 or 916-939-4464 or email us at info@thecenternow.org.

 

Nine ways to take a stand against domestic violence:

  1. Say out loud that abuse and fear in relationships are never acceptable.

  2. Let others know the equality you strive for in your relationship is a source of pride, not embarrassment.

  3. Teach your kids that abuse is never okay; they'll follow your example of equality and respect.

  4. Acknowledge that domestic violence affects us all. We all pay the price in juvenile crime, drug use, teen pregnancy, higher health care costs, and lost productivity on the job.

  5. Know what services are available in your community, and be ready to refer a victim or abuser to a place that can help.

  6. Encourage and support your community's efforts to prevent domestic violence.

  7. If you're abusive, seek help. If not, share your strengths.

  8. Don't condone a friend or relative's abusive behavior by ignoring it or attributing it to stress. Silence is complicity. If you don't speak up, the abuser believes it's acceptable to you.

  9. Take the problem personally. Your involvement and leadership really matters