
Zabin and Associates, P.C.
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Partner Abuse Intervention Program
Zabin and Associates, P.C. provides intensive weekly out-patient groups for domestic violence offenders. Our mission is to stop violence as a way of relating to and controlling others and to teach alternative methods of expressing emotions.
OBJECTIVES OF INTERVENTION INCLUDE:
Education on the range of abusive behaviors
Acceptance of responsibility for the abuse
Education on social causes of violence
Development of anger recognition and control skills
Confrontation of rigid sex-role stereotypes
Recognition that anger can mask other feelings
Exploration of personal reasons for learned violence
Internalization of control over expression of emotions
The role of substance abuse in domestic violence
Assertiveness training
Stress management skills enhancement
Zabin and Associates staff are available to perform comprehensive assessments of domestic violence offenders and will provide therapeutic intervention based upon individual needs. Our group meets weekly for 26 weeks. Time may exceed this, as our program is criteria-based rather than time-determined. Format of program consists of didactic lecture, along with intensive group therapy. Groups are co-lead by Jerry M. Zabin, LCSW and Cindy Brunson. Mr. Zabin has been in out-patient practice since 1983, and he specializes in group therapy with Domestic Violence perpetrators. He has earned a reputation for providing individualized, responsive and growth-oriented clinical services. Ms. Brunson brings a wealth of experience, having worked with perpetrators of domestic violence. Our program complies with the standards and guidelines for the Illinois Protocol for Partner Abuse Intervention Programs.
For more information about our Domestic Violence Program, please contact:
Zabin and Associates, P.C.
2550 Crawford, Suite 12 • Evanston, IL 60201
Phone/Fax:
(847) 677-3055 • Email:
info@jerryzabin.com