Men will have the opportunity to experience, in the presence of other men, alternatives to abusive and controlling behaviors in a classroom structure. Classes are open-ended and are designed to challenge participants to own and change their abusive behaviors. In addition, there are consequences built into the program for men who make the choice to physically re-abuse. Classes are conducted on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings, and Thursday mornings. Men may select which class best fits their schedule.
Men are responsible for purchasing a class manual, notebook, and reading materials.
It can be paid in weekly or monthly installments. Poor and indigent men are eligible for a reduced fee. Community Restitution Program Men Stopping Violence offers a twenty-four week course for men who have used abusive behavior against a woman, and want to change. CRP builds upon the primary program, and differs for it substantially. The focus of the primary program is acknowledging and changing abusive behavior, at the personal level.