Group Services - Domestic Violence Education

OUR MISSION

The purpose of Casa Youth Shelter is to provide temporary shelter for runaways and youth in crisis, enabling them to come through the crisis with an increased personal strength and a sense of renewal while in a supportive environment, with family reunification as a primary goal.

WHY CHOOSE US?

We offer a variety of counseling, educational, and shelter support programs and services, such as:

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Group Services - Domestic Violence Education

(See our other Group Services)

Recipient of Service:

This service is primarily directed towards the residents of Casa Youth Shelter and is considered to be a mandatory activity.

Schedule:

This group is provided once per week for one hour and is scheduled Friday afternoons.

Provider:

Traditionally, this group is facilitated by a Staff Counselor.

Provider Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications of Staff Counselors include enrollment in a graduate studies program leading to a degree of Masters in psychology, counseling, social work or a closely related field. Many Staff Counselors exceed the minimum qualifications by possession of a Masters Degree and State of California registration as a Marriage Family Child Counselor Intern or are California Licensed as a Marriage Family Child Counselor.

Description of Service:

The Domestic Violence Education group focuses on statistical education about domestic abuse. In addition to presenting a concise definition, specific numbers about domestic abuse are presented in ways that teen can understand. National and local statistics from reputable entities are presented and discussed.

Goals of Service:

The youth will possess a basic understanding of the prevalence of DV, the ratio of female/male DV, and percentages of their cohort group exposed and victimized by DV. The youth will be able to name different forms of DV in addition to physical DV. Alternatives to DV will be known to group members.

Also see:
     • Anger Management / Assertion Training
     • Domestic Violence Education
     • Domestic Violence Process
     • Teen Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families (ACA)
     • Multi-Family Support
     • S.T.A.R. Program
     • Art Therapy
     • Parenting Program
     • Teens, Families & Drugs
     • Issues of Abuse
     • Respect & Responsibility