E.F.F.E.C.T

Anger Response Management Support (A.R.M.S.) is open to men and woman is our 12 week support group that addresses anger and temperament and learning to manage your anger moving from reacting to responding, assertive communication and styles of communication, changing self talk and adjusting expectations. This is an interactive support group that teaches accountability and presents helpful techniques in managing anger management.

Restoration Empowerment Strengthening Time of Renewal Education (R.E.S.T.O.R.E) Is our twelve-week education and support group addressing the dynamics and impact of domestic violence, awareness, self-esteem, safety planning, recovery, and linkage to other community resources. Clients are referrals from DCF, courts, other agencies and or self-referrals. Classes are offered twice per week. (Women Only)

Youth Anti-Violence Education (YAVE) is a school-based, community based six to eight session curriculum designed to address the many issues in our society concerning violence affecting youth and teens today. Areas we address include domestic and dating violence, date rape and sexual violence, childhood aggression, bullying, robbery and gang violence including cultural and gender sensitivities, peer pressure and school violence. YAVE does not only discuss and analyze the “why” but we examine the rationale and motivation behind the actions of both the perpetrator and the victim.