Group Services - Domestic Violence Process

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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.

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Group Services - Domestic Violence Process

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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 Tuesday 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 Process group focuses on the process of domestic violence, how to recognize domestic violence precursors, how the "cycle of violence" perpetuates in a family system, and means to effectively break the cycle of domestic violence. Family dynamics, structure and transactional patterns are discussed in this group.

Goals of Service:

The youth will become aware that domestic violence is a process and has specific and identifiable stages. The youth will be able to name the stages and describe major aspects of transactions occurring in each state. The youth recognize DV earlier in the cycle, allowing them to choose their actions much earlier and reduce the negative effects of DV. The youth will possess alternatives that can be added to their list of choices when faced with DV.

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