Intervention Programs
These programs have been developed using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral interventions and curriculums.
Decision Points
The Decision Points program is a cognitive behavioral intervention aimed at addressing the unique risks, needs, and responsiveness of adults involved in the justice system. Grounded in a curriculum supported by research, this program focuses on reducing problematic behaviors and recidivism.
Participants are guided through a structured process that allows them to examine their thought patterns and the behaviors influencing their challenges. The program features a four-step approach designed to encourage participants to "slow down" their thinking before taking action.
Participants are encouraged to enhance their self-awareness by identifying internal thoughts and emotions that may contribute to offending behavior.
Participants explore the impact of their actions on others, fostering a greater understanding of consequences.
Participants engage in brainstorming sessions to develop a range of non-offending responses to potential risk situations.
Participants learn to recognize and cultivate thoughts and attitudes that support pro-social behavior, ultimately promoting positive change in their lives.
Program Structure: The program is conducted in a group format, spanning a minimum of 8 weeks with weekly sessions.
Completion requirements: Participants must show mastery of each skill by demonstrating proficiency before progressing to the next step. This is achieved through written exercises completed outside of class and role-playing scenarios during sessions.
Eligibility Criteria: The program is designed for individuals assessed as low to moderate risk for reoffending. Eligible participants must not be currently using illegal substances, should be able to abstain from alcohol throughout the program, and must not have any legal charges related to drug use or domestic violence.
Prior to enrollment, participants will undergo a behavioral health screening and will be administered both a 12-panel drug test and a 1-panel alcohol test. If the need for more intensive services is identified, additional evaluations will be conducted to facilitate appropriate referrals for treatment.
Cognitive Behavioral Intervention - Adult Program
The Cognitive Behavioral Intervention - Adult (CBI-A) helps participants identify and manage risk factors that affect their behavior. It incorporates all aspects of the Decision Point framework, while placing a strong emphasis on motivation, emotional regulation, understanding behavioral patterns, and problem-solving. Participants learn to recognize and challenge negative or irrational thoughts that impact their behavior while also promoting the development of interpersonal skills, which enables them to communicate more effectively and enhance their relationships with others.
Program Structure: The program is conducted in a group format, spanning a minimum of 12 weeks with weekly sessions.
Eligibility Criteria: The program is designed for individuals assessed as low to moderate risk for reoffending.
Cognitive Behavioral Intervention - Domestic Violence
The Cognitive Behavioral Intervention - Domestic Violence (CBI-DV) program is a comprehensive approach aimed at improving public safety and reducing repeat offenses among individuals involved in interpersonal violence and aggression. Building upon the foundation of the CBI-Adult program, the CBI-DV program incorporates additional components to specifically address the complexities of domestic violence.
The program includes Violence Awareness Sessions, where participants gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics and consequences of violence. These sessions provide education on the impact of violent behavior and help individuals recognize the harmful effects it has on themselves and others. Emotion Regulation Sessions are also an integral part of the CBI-DV program. Participants learn strategies to identify and manage their emotions in healthy ways, reducing the likelihood of impulsive and aggressive reactions. By developing effective emotion regulation skills, individuals can respond to challenging situations in a more controlled and non-violent manner.
Managing Interpersonal Relationships Sessions focus on improving communication and conflict resolution abilities. Participants learn techniques for effective communication, active listening, and assertiveness, which contribute to healthier and more respectful relationships. These sessions also address power dynamics and promote equality and mutual respect. Problem Solving is another key component of the CBI-DV program. Participants acquire practical problem-solving skills that enable them to navigate difficult situations without resorting to violence. By learning constructive ways to address conflicts and find solutions, individuals are empowered to make positive changes in their lives and relationships.
Program Structure: The program is conducted in a group format, spanning a minimum of 26 weeks with weekly sessions.
Eligibility Criteria: The program meets the reuiremtns of a Batterers Intervention Program. It is designed for individuals who are involved in the legal system and have been charges or convicted of Criminal, Domestic Violence (CDV).
Cognitive Behavioral Intervention - Substance Abuse
The Cognitive Behavioral Intervention - Substance Abuse (CBI-SA)program builds on the CBI-Adult program by providing educational sessions that emphasize substance use disorder as a chronic disease and its harmful effects on health. Cognitive behavioral sessions help participants identify the distorted thinking patterns that lead to substance use and impulsive behaviors, enabling them to make healthier choices. Socialization sessions focus on improving communication skills and reflecting on past relationships, while co-occurring disorders sessions explore the connections between substance use, mental health, and irrational behaviors, giving participants a deeper understanding of their challenges.
Relapse prevention sessions teach participants about the causes of relapse, how to recognize common triggers, and strategies for maintaining recovery. Participants receive guidance on creating a relapse prevention plan and learn what actions to take if they experience a relapse.
Program Structure: The program is conducted in a group format, spanning a minimum of 12 weeks with weekly sessions.
Eligibility Criteria: The program is designed for individuals who have legal charges related to substance use, and/or are referred for a substance abuse program and can abstain from alcohol and/or illegal drug use during the program. Some individuals may require more intensive services.
Cognitive Behavioral Intervention - Anger Management
The Cognitive Behavioral Intervention -Anger Management (CBI-AM) program builds on the CBI-Adult program by addressing conflicts in various relationships, including those with strangers, roommates, adult siblings, parents and adult children, in-laws, and neighbors. It teaches participants alternative ways to express their anger and helps them understand how their thoughts and emotions influence their decisions.
Participants learn effective stress management techniques and develop strategies to prevent and resolve conflicts while identifying triggers that lead to anger. They also work on recognizing irrational thought patterns and improving their communication skills to express themselves assertively without being aggressive. By focusing on problem-solving and conflict resolution, the program aims to help individuals express their feelings in a constructive way and handle challenging situations calmly.
Program Structure: The program is conducted in a group format, spanning a minimum of 12 weeks with weekly sessions.
Cognitive Behavioral Intervention - Responsible Parenting
The Cognitive Behavioral Intervention - Responsible Parenting program builds on the CBI-Adult framework and integrates key elements from the Caring Dads initiative. This program is specifically tailored for fathers—including biological, step, and common-law dads—who have experienced challenges such as physically or emotionally abusing their children, neglecting them, exposing them to domestic violence, or are considered high-risk for such behaviors.
Our program focuses on improving the safety and well-being of children by combining essential parenting skills, principles of fatherhood, domestic violence awareness, and child protection strategies. Key objectives include enhancing men's motivation, promoting child-centered fathering, and supporting fathers in engaging in respectful, non-abusive co-parenting with their children's mothers.
Program Structure: The program is conducted in a group format, spanning a minimum of 12 weeks with weekly sessions.
**Important Note:** This program is not intended as an alternative or replacement for court-mandated domestic violence perpetrator intervention.
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