The FPI Approach is built on Compassion, Integrity, and Expertise. This unique approach combines many trusted and evidence-based approaches to transformational change including (but not limited to) Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral concepts, Rational-Emotive Behavioral concepts, Internal-Focused Dialogue, Polyvagal Theory, and Mindfulness. Learn more at familypeaceinitiative.com.

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Alternatives to Violence, was a shelter-based program developed on a Healthy Family model. The program was founded and developed in 1979 with the help of Shelter Board members, the clinical director and women who were part of our shelter program. We began working with trauma as well as core issues in domestically-abusive relationships and began with 6 months, which evolved in a short time to a 52-week program. We have no time limits in the group and have new members in the same group with members who have been in group up to 20 years. Learn more at abips.com.

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The Allies in Change model provides an accountable and supportive setting for men to understand the role of male socialization, identify the ways they have been abusive or controlling of others, examine and change their beliefs about abuse, and practice acceptable alternatives to abuse. They respectfully confront denial and pro-abuse beliefs while supporting making non-abusive choices and embracing more pro-social beliefs. We make consistent use of evidence based practices, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral interventions, role plays, and the research of John Gottman. Learn more at alliesinchange.org.

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Caminar Latino – Latinos United for Peace and Equity is a national trailblazer that carries out its mission by creating safe spaces for each family member to begin their journey towards non-violence and by centering the Latino experience into social change efforts nationally that will transform the social conditions that give rise to violence. Caminar Latino operates in Atlanta and it is Georgia’s first and only comprehensive domestic violence intervention program for Latino families. Latinos United for Peace and Equity, Caminar Latino’s national counterpart, engages in public policy, systems change, and research at the intersection of gender-based violence and Latino identity. In addition, LUPE offers capacity building, training, and technical assistance to other nonprofit organizations, advocates in the field, government agencies, and businesses. Learn more at caminarlatino.org.

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These classes help men to examine their belief system and behaviors that support violence, expand definitions of violence and controlling behaviors, discuss the effects of violence on women, children and himself, and identify and practice non-controlling alternatives.

The goals of the men’s non-violence program at DAIP are:

• Stopping his violence and abusive behavior

• Understanding the effect of his violence and controlling behavior

• Accepting responsibility for his behavior and taking specific steps to change

• Learning to be respectful of her by listening, expressing feelings in a non-abusive way, and supporting her right to make her own choices about her day-to-day activities and life.

The emphasis is on ending his violence and on learning different ways of communicating and solving problems without being controlling or using violence. The facilitators help the men stay focused on the goals and provide supportive confrontations, education, and insight. Learn more at theduluthmodel.org.

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The Conceptual Clarity Model (HEAL Curriculum) is derived from a deep analysis of a progression from awareness to the cessation of harm and the presence of integrity. Developing an understanding of accountability, so that program participants connect their actions with integrity, respect, and honor. By operationalizing accountability, we promote meaningful conversations and reflection about accountability on an individual level. This model presumes competence and the capacity to change for each program participant.

Based on the concept of “beginning with the end in mind”; we must have a searing and accurate analysis of the etiology of battering to effectively intervene with those who batter, abuse, and cause harm. We must fully comprehend WHY and HOW he has chosen to utilize this behavior. Simply knowing the right answers to this question is no longer sufficient. Having absolute conceptual clarity regarding the full etiology of this decisive behavior is critical to providing strategic and meaningful intervention.

Drawing on decades of experience in training staff, curriculum, and program development we will illustrate specific strategies and tools designed to augment and enhance the work you are doing with those who batter, abuse, and cause harm. Learn more at batteringinterventiontraining.com.

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Founded in 1977, Emerge was the first abuser education program in the United States. Since its creation, Emerge has been a national leader in working to end violence in intimate relationships.In working toward this goal, Emerge seeks to educate individual abusers, prevent young people from learning to accept violence in their relationships, improve institutional responses to domestic violence, and increase public awareness about the causes and solutions to partner violence. With the development of parenting education groups for fathers, Emerge has expanded its mission to include a goal of helping men to become more responsible parents.Emerge teaches that domestic violence is a learned behavior, not a disease or a sickness. Emerge supports grassroots, institutional and cultural efforts to stop partner violence, sexual assault and child abuse. Emerge recognizes that other oppressive life circumstances such as racism, poverty and homophobia create a climate that contributes to partner violence. Learn more at emergedv.com.

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House of Ruth Maryland’s abuse intervention model, “Gateway Project: A Path To Nonviolence” is a 28-week intervention curriculum designed for men who have both used abusive behaviors toward an intimate partner and who experience systemic oppressions in their day-to-day lives.

This curriculum:

• Is based on an intersectional oppression framework

• Includes exercises that explore participants experiences of being oppressive and oppressed

• Is written to be accessible to low literacy populations, and

• Has been peer-reviewed and evaluated.

Learn more at hruth.org.

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