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ďAt first I smashed things and then I started pushing and hitting her. When she was afraid, I always got my way. I was in control. When I finally stopped to think about what I was doing I felt bad. I had hurt everyone around me, my kids, my wife, my friends.Ē -Jim
Some relationships have conflict. Getting angry, feeling hurt and arguing can be part of a relationship. We choose how to react to conflict. If we use violence, threaten, or force a person to do or not do certain things, itís abuse.
The Domestic Abuse Intervention Program Provides a psycho-educational group for people who have used violence. The DAIP also works closely with the police, courts, prosecutorís office, probation, victim services, protective services and human service providers, in order to provide a total community response to domestic violence. The goal of the DAIP is to stop the violence and teach equality in relationships.
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