Program to counsel ‘abuser’ may lead to better understanding of roots of domestic violence (Editorial)
Updated Apr 16, 2021;
A reasonable and logical approach in handling domestic violence incidents is to focus on the victim. Reacting to the victims’ needs and immediate safety could be a matter of life and death. A variety of programs have been successful in supporting and directing those in need help and many have saved lives.
A recent effort by mental health and social justice organizations have devised a new approach in reacting to domestic violence. Not only will help, support and resources go to the victim, but a program has been developed to focus on the abuser.