V
I P
VIOLENCE
INTERVENTION PROJECT
VIP is a
33-week educational program designed to teach
non-controlling, non-abusive behavior to adult men for the safety and justice of women.
Each participant completes an individual intake/assessment and a group
orientation prior to attending the 33 two-hour weekly group sessions. The men’s groups
are based on the
Duluth model and have an open enrollment with a 3-week cycle.
PROGRAM GOALS
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Ending the violence
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Encouraging participants to take
responsibility for their actions and to understand that violence
is a choice.
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Assisting participants to understand the
direct connection between acts of violence and control
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Encouraging participants to examine their
beliefs that contribute to abusive behavior.
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Exploring the effects and impact of violence
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Using non-abusive and non-controlling
behaviors in relationship
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Assisting participants to develop self-esteem
and respect for others
LOCATION
VIP program offices are located at
22 US Oval, Suite 218, in Plattsburgh, NY. Group sessions
are held in the main offices as well as Town of AuSable Court in
Keeseville, NY. There are both evening and
daytime groups available.
INTAKE INTERVIEWS
To be accepted into group, the individuals must acknowledge their use of
violence and set goals towards change. Interviews are conducted Monday
through Friday from 9am to 4pm by appointment only in the main
office. There is a $30 charge for the intake interview as well
as the orientation session. To make an appointment, please call
563-7208. There is a $15 charge for each of the
33 sessions. Court, DSS, educational facilities and
probation or parole generally mandate participation although
self-referrals are also accepted.
Effectiveness of VIP
as part of the Coordinated Community Action Model to stop domestic violence is measured by
the expanding geographic location of referral sources in the tri-county area.
Click here to find out IS V I P FOR
ME?
School-Based
Services with Student Leaders/Athletes
Mentors in
Violence Prevention is a leadership program sponsored by Northeastern
University Center for Sport in Society that motivates student athletes and
student leaders to play a central role in solving problems that historically
have been considered "women's issues": rape, battering, and sexual
harassment. This program motivates men and women to work together in
preventing gender violence b utilizing a unique bystander approach.
The MVP program views student athletes and student leaders not as potential
perpetrators or victims, but as empowered bystanders who can confront
abusive peers. This emphasis reduces the defensiveness men often feel
and the helplessness women often feel when discussing issues of men's
violence against women.
The MVP approach
does not involve finger pointing nor does it blame participants for the
widespread problem of gender violence. Instead, it sounds a positive
call for proactive preventative behavior and leadership.
To find out more
about this effective and innovative program,
click here.
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