Domestic Violence Program
Ray of Hope:
The purpose of the DV program is to stop the use of violent or controlling behavior, words, gestures or actions. The program is bilingual (Spanish & English), and is designed to enable participants to reflect on the violent behavior which brought him/her to the attention of the court and its impact on his/her significant others.
The "Ray of Hope" curriculum developed by Anderson & Anderson. The curriculum consists of critical information regarding interviewing skills, race, ethnicity, culture and gender issues that can make the difference between effective and ineffective treatment of this and other populations. In addition, it provides a framework for understanding the treatment goals for domesitc violence group participants to effectively move them from lives of abusive behavior to lives consisting of healthy forms of interaction and communication.
The process:
- Participant is court ordered and referred to participate in our DV program
- Participant contact Campesinos Sin Fronteras and makes an initial contact with CSF staff
- CSF staff asks the participant to bring the referral and an ID to our office
- CSF staff schedules an appointment to conduct an assessment that takes about 1Hr 30 min
- The participant is placed on a waiting list for the next available group session
- For 26 weeks or otherwise indicated by the court, the participant attends hourly sessions once a week
- Upon completion, the participant receives certificate stating he/she has successfully completed the program
For more information please call our main office at (928) 627-1060
