Domestic Violence is, and always has been, a very serious problem in our society. Nearly every week you see or hear about a tragic case of domestic violence in the media in which one or more people were seriously injured or killed.  The sadest thing about domestic violence is that there is a solution for it in most situations; especially if action taken early enough.

Every year at Pro-Active Resources we have the opportunity to assist many individuals that have the courage to face their issues that lead to domestic violence in a serious and dedicated manner so they may experience the close intimate relationships they desire.

Pro-Active Resources utilizes an education/behavior change program that is research based and has drawn heavily on feedback from battered women's advocates.  Participants learn that abusive behaviors are not a problem of impulse control but are choices that always serve to control another person.  It is about taking control, not losing control.  They also learn that while violence is an extreme form of controlling behavior, intimidation and psychological and verbal abuse are also controlling and oppressing. 

In this program, individuals learn to: identify consequences for their violent and controlling behaviors and how they justified those behaviors; identify the physical and emotional effects of those behaviors on their loved ones; identify their negative self-talk and change it to positive self-talk; understand, identify and appropriately express their feelings. All components of the Domestic Violence program work towards teaching the individual how to keep their anger from escalating, and make choices that are non-abusive.  

The primary goals of the program are for the participant to make demonstrated progress in taking responsibility for one's controlling and abusive behaviors; demonstrating insight into one's own issues and making progress on those issues; demonstrating knowledge of and ability to utilize effective communication and conflict resolution skills; and a consistent, positive change in thinking, attitude, and behavior.