Its curriculum creates a process in which dialogue provides an opportunity through lectures, classes, videos, role-plays, exercises, and group discussions for men and women to think critically and reflectively about their use of violence in relationships. It consists of themes, which include nonviolence, nonthreatening behavior, support and trust, honesty and accountability, sexual respect, partnerships, parenting without violence, and negotiation and fairness. We offer five English speaking men's groups, four Spanish speaking men's groups, one bilingual women's group in El Centro and one English speaking men's group in Brawley. Soon, we will offer groups in Calexico. Outreach Services 1994 Back to top The Center for Family Solutions Outreach Services programs are comprehensive and are available to all our clients whether they have been clients in the WomanHaven Shelter or in the Center Against Domestic violence.
Support groups are also available to our male clients.
The Outreach Groups or Peer Counseling Groups, provide an opportunity for men and women to meet to discuss whatever they like and seek information and support from each other and from our staff. CFS also provides ongoing support services in the way of clothing from our Thrift Store and food baskets for those who need continuing assistance. The Youth and Family Advocacy Project 1997 Back to top The CFS Youth and Family Advocacy Project grew out of the Teen Anger Management Groups and our long-term Teen Dating Violence Prevention Program, begun in 1988. We were able to begin the Anger Management Classes for youth through a portion of a grant from United Way of Imperial County in 1996, and initiated classes in the Juvenile Detention Facility at the Imperial County Probation Department, the Center Against Domestic Violence and the Kelley Home. In early 1997, we received one of 13 grants from the California Department of Health Services to enlarge and sustain the classes, now called the Youth and Family Advocacy Project.