● Promoting Quality Child Care
Is there help for batterers?
Evolve
(845) 331-7080
EVOLVE: Men Helping Men Learn
Alternatives to Violence
“This program has helped me to look inside myself and see and feel my true feelings and not be ashamed of them. A lot of things that I have learned in these weekly meetings I have applied to my everyday life, which has helped to open up my relationships with those I love, and those I work with.” - Evolve participant
Evolve groups, run by a male and a female facilitator, help men talk over the tension and frustration they are feeling and learn creative ways to release these emotions rather than abusing their partner. Violence is a learned behavior; therefore it can be unlearned.
The program is sponsored jointly by FAMILY of Woodstock and the Ulster County Mental Health and Probation
Departments, and the District Attorney’s office. Men can attend
voluntarily, be mandated by a judge, or be referred by a community
agency or by Child Protective Services. Once registered, each attends an
Orientation Group and then is admitted into the long-term programming.
Successful completion of the Evolve program requires attendance at
thirty-nine orientation and ongoing group sessions.
Do You Have a Problem With Anger?
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Have you frightened your family?
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Have you broken things around the house?
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Have you verbally harassed someone you love?
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Have you become violent with a woman?
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Has your partner left you because you were violent or threatening?
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Are you afraid your partner will leave you?
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Are you afraid of becoming violent?
Call FAMILY at (845) 331-7080 and ask for Evolve to find out more about the program and schedule an intake interview.
You can learn to…
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Show feelings and express fears other than through anger.
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Feel OK asking for help.
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Ask for what you want without being violent.
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Reject stereotypes of how a man is “supposed” to be.
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Express frustration, disappointment, and anxiety without violence.
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Take responsibility for your actions.
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Show your strength by choosing NOT to hit those you love.
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FAMILY’s Services to
End Domestic Violence (Click Below for Contact Information) |
Signs of Abuse
Tips for
helping if you think someone is being abused
Developing a Safety Plan
Signs
of Abuse in Lesbian and Gay Relationships
Homosexual Battering Versus Straight Battering
Gay/Lesbian/Transdomestic Violence Resource & Information Safety Plan
Information about Teen Dating Violence
Other Useful
Resources
National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center:
Other Counties and Contact Points for Domestic Violence Services
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FAMILY Shelter
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Non-residential
Counseling Services
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Evolve
● Ending Domestic Violence Homepage
● Is there violence in your family?
● What do you know about domestic violence?
● You can help end domestic violence
Featured Story
Gertrude never planned to call FAMILY. In November of 1998 she was a mother in New Paltz working two jobs. She was in college. Her relationship with her youngest child’s father had recently turned ugly...
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