Men Stopping Violence - Tactics & Choices

Men Stoppinng Violence, in conjunction with the DeKalb County Magistrate Court, provides a twice-monthly class for some men who have been arrested for domestic violence offenses in DeKalb County.

The class examines men's use of abusive and intimidating tactics against women, and tactics used to enforce and maintain power and control. The use of videos and other educational materials prompt men to engage in a dialogue that explores their behavioral choices.

The class also explores the question, "Who batters and why?," and the myths and beliefs about what it is to be a man in a relationship with a woman.

The 2011 class schedule is:

          January 14th & 28th
          February 11th & 25th
          March 11th & 25th
          April 8th & 22nd
          May 6th, 20th, 30th
          June 3rd & 17th
          July 1st, 15th & 29th
          August 12th & 26th
          September 9th & 23rd
          October 7th, 21st, & 31st
          November 4th & 18th
          December 2nd & 16th

The classes are at the DeKalb County Courthouse at 556 N. McDonough St., Decatur, GA 30030. The class starts promptly at 2 p.m. and ends about 5:15 p.m. *The classes on June 4 and August 13 start promptly at 1 p.m. and end about 4:15 p.m. Men who arrive late will not be able to enter class.

For more information, please call 404.270.9894.

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Tactics & Choices