Follow-up groups are available. Some treatment must focus on the perpetrators if we, intend to stop the violence. Women who seek shelter from a violent episode usually return to a household where their batterer has not changed his abusive behavior. Often victims want the batterer to have counseling plus other sanctions. To use mandated counseling as an additional, option in sentencing may encourage the victim to follow through with pending charges filed against the batterer.
Counseling can make a difference.
Results are in direct proportion to the commitment of the batterer to change. Without counseling, the abuse will continue. It is important that each client attend every session. The University of SC, Public Health Administration Department , serves this site free of charge.