Domestic Violence Counseling Seattle 1-800-858-6702

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this program is to provide an environment where men and women can have an opportunity to learn non-violent ways of dealing with violence and anger.  This program has three goals:

1. To keep people safe

2. Keep children safe

3. End violence in relationships

Philosophy of Care

Each individual coming into the program will be treated with respect in a non-judgmental manner.

Mission Statement

This program will endeavor to pursue excellence in Domestic Violence education, providing an environment that is conducive to learning and discussion in order to develop non-violent relationships.

Philosophy of Treatment Program

Violence is never justified as a way to solve problems or express feelings and is never acceptable as a part of any relationship.

The safety of the victim is the ultimate and primary goal of therapy for violent individuals and the system within which that therapy occurs.

Violence is a choice. It is only one choice of many an individual can make in any situation. As such, an individual can choose to not be violent. The decision to use violence is never the fault of,   or caused by the victim. Nor is the violence attributable to related issues such as substance abuse or stress.

Physical, emotional, sexual and psychological violence is often a component of a larger pattern of controls or dominance. These components may be used by an individual to meet needs, expectations or express anger. Thus, no one component of violence, while it may be the first act of that kind of violence occurs in isolation.

Violence is supported by beliefs, family structures, and social and political structures. All of which serve to legitimize, rationalize and condone the use of violence.

Making choices to be non-violent requires a substantial change in an individual’s belief systems, behavior and lifestyle.

Effective intervention in domestic violence requires a coordinated effort of all related community resources including but not limited to law enforcement, victims’ advocates and offender programs.