Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program

Contents of the Program

Topic One:

Introduction to PARs as an early intervention program to prevent domestic abuse based on Duluth Model.

Topic Two:

Using intimidation to Non-Threatening Behavior

Topic Three:

Using Emotional Abuse to Respect

Topic Four:

Using Isolation to Trust and Support

Topic Five:

Minimizing, Denying and Blaming to Honesty and Accountability

Topic Six:

Using Children to Responsible Parenting

Topic Seven:

Using Male Privilege to Shared Responsibility

Topic Eight:

Using Economic Abuse to Economic Partnership

Topic Nine:

Using Coercion and Threats to Negotiation and Fairness

Topic Ten:

Conclusion and Final Assessment

This program involves attending a total of 16, 1 hour individual counseling sessions covering the above topics, in addition to homework assignments. This program can be completed in a shorter period of time.