Victim Assistance Program

Victim Assistance Services

TIME OUT

Research indicates family violence can be prevented. Understanding the problem and how to deal with it is the key. Time Out is a ten-week series designed to intervene in the cycle of domestic violence. It is a non-threatening, non-judgmental, safety zone for venting fears and angers. Participants come to the program by court referral, referral from community agencies and organizations, as well as voluntary self-referral. The classes take place in a group setting where participants receive instruction, share common experiences, work together on problems and learn to apply the skills they have learned.

Instructional topics include:

Current definitions of domestic violence
The criminal justice system response to domestic violence
The cycle of abuse
The transmission of violence from one generation to the next
Steps toward anger management
Conflict resolution
The effects of family violence on children
The influence of drugs and alcohol

The program also emphasizes the application of skills that are learned in the group setting. There is a $150.00 fee per participant.

Following the completion of the group, referrals are made for clients who wish to continue with the growth process. If a participant was referred by the Court or Prosecutor a report of that participant’s attendance, and the successful or unsuccessful completion of the group is reported to the referring party.

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Victim Assistance Program • 150 Furnace Street • Akron, Ohio 44304 • 330.376.0040