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IS THERE A NEED?
Absolutely. There is a great need for this service in our society today. Solving this problem of domestic violence is our number one priority. San Martin has now adopted a program through which violence in the home may be reduced or eliminated.
ACTS OF VIOLENCE
* Sexual Violence
* Destruction of Property
* Physical Violence
* Threats
* Use of Weapons
THIS PROGRAM IS SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR MEN/WOMEN WHO ABUSE THEIR SPOUSES/PARTNERS.
OUR GOAL:
1. Alternative to violent behavior / Non Violence.
2. Address male socialized roles and sterotypes.
3. Look at societal attitude towards women that trivialize women and their experiences.
4. Teach responsibility towards ending the violence not only in their own lives but in the lives of others.
THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO ARRIVE AT A SENSE OF EQUALITY AND RESPONSIBILITY WITHIN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS.
WHO SHOULD REGISTER FOR THE PROGRAM?
* Men/Women who volunteer for treatment
* Men/Women sent by the Police
* Men/Women who are referred by their church leaders.
* Men/Women sent by the Civil and Criminal Court judges.
* Men/Women sent by Dependency and/or Reconciliation courts.
* Men/Women sent by their spouses.
* Men/Women sent by their attorneys.
* Men/Women sent by Dept. of Children Services.