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Is Someone You Know Abusive and or Are You Abusive?

Answering "yes" to any of these questions about your spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend, partner or "ex-" suggests that there is serious trouble in your relationship.

Have you ever:

• Hit, shoved or pushed your partner?
• Thrown things at your partner?
• Driven recklessly with them in the car to intimidate them?
• Harmed or threatened to harm pets, possessions or friends?
• Smashed your fist into a wall during a disagreement?
• Denied your partner's basic needs for sleep, food, etc.?
• Tried to limit their access to the phone, car, friends or family?
• Told your partner it was their fault that you hurt them?
• Punished or deprived children when angry at your partner?
• Forced your partner to have sex?

WE CAN HELP!

The Montgomery County Abused Persons offers counseling programs for individuals who are abusive to their intimate partners.
They offer an opportunity to share with others who have similar problems and teach

• recognizing and avoiding abusive behavior
• communication and relationship-building
• how to have real power that comes from equal and satisfying relationships.

WHAT TO EXPECT
Professional counselors fully assess each client and prepare a plan which addresses all their needs to enable them to stop the violence and put their lives on track. The New Beginnings Abuser Intervention Program employs counseling strategies believed by many experts in the field to be effective in stopping physical abuse, reducing other forms of abuse, and changing destructive views of women and children.

The majority of individuals who have completed these groups report being "very satisfied" with the group experience and having made changes in stopping physical abuse, controlling anger, taking responsibility for their actions and communicating effectively.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
The Abused Persons Program is a State-certified Abuser Intervention Program for Montgomery County

1. Participants may be referred by a Court or Court-related agency
2. Or, individuals who want to stop their abusive behavior but have no pending court case or court referral may participate.

HOW TO ENROLL?
 Call 240-777-4195
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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