Almost all first-time offenders are so diverted and approximately 108 domestic violence cases have been handled since its beginning. Screenings are conducted by specially trained individuals. The program is available to teens age 13-17 who have been identified as having used violent behavior against family members, peers, or authority figures. Many of the teens have been abused themselves. The teen class meets for 1.5 hours each week for 10 weeks.
Classes are open-ended.
The ideal size is 8 to 10 with no more than 15 juveniles. Take full responsibility for their behavior 2. Understand that violence is a choice 3. Adopt new ways of communicating 4. Learn to respect the opinions and wishes of other family members 5.