Bridges
BRIDGES
BRIDGES Participant
Workbook
*BRIDGES
Facilitator Manual*
Please note that the above manuals
are offered free of charge.
In order to effectively implement
these materials we strongly encourage you to contact us to discuss training
and consultation regarding this model.
David J. H. Garvin Email: dgarvin@csswashtenaw.org
Jeffrie K. Cape Email: tandjcape44@hotmail.com
Phone: 734.926.0159
Explanation of Model
Building Responsible Individualized Dynamics Gaining Essential Safety (BRIDGES)
is a model of intervention for programming that is time limited within
a jail or prison. This is a model that includes a psycho-educational format
along with a style of participatory group work. This curriculum will also
fit well with the community-based programs and will prepare the participant
to fully and rapidly engage in these programs. This curriculum is
not intended to be a full batterer intervention program, but rather
to fit into a progressive and systemic model of intervening with this unique
perpetrator of violence against women and children.
Purpose/Goal:
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Educate men about the dynamics of domestic violence in their lives.
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Offer men a forum to discuss their experiences of perpetrating domestic
violence.
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Challenge the beliefs that men hold which perpetuate controlling and abusive
behavior.
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Encourage men to pursue participation in a batterer intervention program
after exit from the facility.
Philosophy & Function:
Men who have been incarcerated for short or long duration are exposed
to the myriad issues of domestic violence, male responsibility and accountability.
We believe that it is valuable to provide a forum where men are given the
opportunity to discuss their experiences of perpetrating domestic violence.
It is in this forum, that men, possibly for the first time, will experience
not only an education about domestic violence but will benefit from the
introspective challenge of discussing their beliefs, attitudes and behaviors
about domestic violence. This class meets for 2 hours two or three times
per week to have discussions as outlined in this curriculum.
An additional function of the BRIDGES Preparation Program is to promote
active and accountable participation in a long-term batterer intervention
program once they complete the BRIDGES Preparation Program.
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