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About ATV
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Alternatives to Violence (ATV) is dedicated to stopping domestic violence by changing the behavior that causes it. The program teaches alternatives to anger, rape, fear, isolation, and desperation that are part of the abusive relationship. The goal is to facilitate abusers to identify alternative ways of dealing with emotions without the use of violence. Participants may voluntarily take part in the program, however, most are referred by the judicial system.
ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE'S
PHILOSOPHY
When it comes to violence, it is important for victims to remember that:
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Apologies and remorse do not stop domestic violence
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The period of calm and closeness after an abusive episode does not mean it will never happen again
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The only way to change behavior is for the abuser to take responsibility.
The Alternatives to Violence Program Offers:
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Assessment
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26-week group sessions
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Criminal justice/legal coordination
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Case tracking
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Information and referral
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Community education and training.
For more information about the ATV program,
call (843) 673-2008.
Caring Dads™
Caring Dads™ is a 17-week group specifically for men who have abused or neglected their children or exposed them to abuse of their mothers.
This program offered by ATV is focused on fathers' accountability for abuse, countering attitudes linked to abusive and neglectful behaviors and on promoting healthy relationships between fathers and their child and child's mother. ​​
Service is coordinated in partnership with child protection
ADMIT
The offender must ADMIT the abuse.
SEEK
The offender must
SEEK HELP
IDENTIFY
The offender must IDENTIFY the reason for the abusive behavior
REPLACE
The offender must REPLACE the behavior with reasonable alternatives