Support Groups
Support Groups
We offer support groups for different crimes. We are starting to meet every 3rd Thursday of every month here at the center. If you are interested please give the office a call at 409-246-4300. Ask for Johnnie or Donna. We meet from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. We welcome all to come.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GROUPS
For survivors of domestic abuse to come and share experiences, resources, and healing.
Sexual Assault Groups
For survivors of sexual assault to come and share experiences, resources, and healing.
Victims of Homicide Groups
For families of homicide victims to come and share experiences, resources, and healing.
Support Group Program Goals
Program Goals
1. To define and recognize abusive behaviors.
2. To understand how abuse is impacting women’s and children’s lives.
3. To get support and encouragement from other women.
4. To learn to identify and express feelings.
5. To break down isolation.
6. To stop minimization of the abuse.
7. To understand that women are not to blame for a partner’s abusive behavior.
8. To focus on the healing of self.
9. To provide information about available resources.
10. To support the empowerment process for women.
Support Group Eight Program Principles
Eight Program Principals
1. Abuse is a learned behavior that has negative consequences for women and children.
2. Abuse is reinforced by our society.
3. Abuse can be passed on from generation to generation.
4. There is no justification for abuse.
5. Women are not responsible for a partner’s abusive behavior nor can they control a partner’s abusive behavior.
6. Chemical abuse and violence are two separate issues that need to be addressed separately.
7. Issues of abuse need to be initially addressed in a setting that is separate from the abusive person.
8. Each woman has her own answers and timing for addressing her issues related to abuse.