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| Program
Goal |
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| Pennyroyal Center
offers a program of group therapy and education for domestic violence offenders.
The primary goal of this program is to stop the violence and provide safety
for victims and their children. The program deals with issues of anger management,
relationship problems, communication skills, and substance abuse as it relates
to violent behavior. |
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| Referrals |
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| Domestic violence
offenders are referred to Pennyroyal Center by the courts, DCBS, Probation
and Parole as well as self-referrals. |
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| Making
an Appointment |
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| Those referred by
the courts are expected to call Pennyroyal Center within the time specified
by the judge to schedule an assessment and group therapy. Appointments can
be made by calling toll-free 1-877-4RESPOND (473-7766), or in Christian
County at 881-9551. |
| You will receive
a packet of information including date, time, and location of your assessment
and group sessions; information on fees, expectations, rules, and client
rights; and forms to fill out and sign (screening and authorizations). |
| The court requires
a report on your compliance (completing your assessment and enrolling in
your group session). It is the client's responsibility to take the compliance
letter to the Clerk's office to be placed in their file before the proof
date set by the court. |
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| The
Assessment |
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| An individual assessment
will be scheduled with a Pennyroyal Center clinician. Cost of the assessment
is $50, which must be paid at the time of the assessment. |
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| Group
Sessions |
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| Domestic Violence
group sessions follow the assessment. The program includes 25 90-minute
weekly group sessions. The cost is $20 per group session, payable at the
time of the session. |
| Domestic Violence
group sessions follow the assessment. The program includes 25 90-minute
weekly group sessions. The cost is $20 per group session, payable at the
time of the session. |
| Regular attendance
is mandatory. Non-compliance with the program will be reported to the court.
Non-compliant behavior may include repeated absence (three absences result
in dismissal); disrupting the group; failing to complete assignments; violation
of a court order; or recurring domestic violence. |
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| Counseling
for Victims |
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| Pennyroyal Center
is concerned for the well-being of victims of domestic violence. They are
invited to complete a victim's questionnaire to improve the counseling to
the offender. |
| Victims are also
encouraged to seek counseling with Pennyroyal Center clinicians. If there
are children in the family, their safety and needs will be assessed, and
appropriate actions will be taken if there is concern for their safety. |
| Fees for this counseling
are based on the victim's ability to pay. Referrals may also be made to
other community services. |
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