Domestic Violence Intervention
The New Choices program addresses the complexities of intimate relationships and is a deliberate and purposeful intervention that challenges the beliefs behind the use of violence and abuse within relationships. The program:
- Provides education regarding the effects of abusive behavior
- Addresses factors that contribute to the use of violence
- Discusses beliefs and personal behaviors that encourage relationships based on respect, trust and nonviolence
- Encourages accountability to those they have harmed
New Choices partners with the Grand Forks County Domestic Violence Court.
We provide individualized programs with interpreter services to individuals with limited English proficiency as well as those who identify in the LGBTQ+ community who may not be comfortable in a group setting.
Completion Requirements
- Be present at all sessions
- Actively participate in group discussions
- Pay fees
Contact New Choices
Daytime:
Men: 701-738-0463
Women: 701-738-0464
Evening Groups:
701-317-5051
Fee Payment
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New Choices Men’s Programming
We introduce equality, explore power and control tactics, discuss how behaviors impact your partner, children, and others, and explore ways to use non-controlling behaviors in intimate relationships.
The 27-session group explores 9 themes which support equality within intimate relationships, using an evidence-based curriculum, Creating a Process of Change for Men Who Batter. An intake is required prior to beginning the program.
Equality
- Trust and Support
- Honest and Accountability
- Respect
- Negotiation and Fairness
- Shared Responsibility
- Responsible Parenting
- Economic Partnership
- Sexual Respect
- Nonviolence / Nonthreatening behavior
Tactics of Power and Control
- Isolation
- Minimizing, Denying and Blaming
- Emotional Abuse
- Coercion / Threats
- Male Privilege / Entitlement
- Using Children
- Economic Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Physical Violence and Intimidation
Attendance Requirements
Three missed sessions are allowed per phase and must be made up. If more than 3 sessions are missed, the phase must be restarted.
Completion Requirements
You must be present at all sessions, actively participate in group discussions and pay fees.
Cost
Intake Session: $50
Group sessions: $5-30/session based on a sliding fee scale
Men’s Group Meetings
Note: You will be assigned one of the following based on your schedule and group availability.
Monday
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Tuesday
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Wednesday
9 – 10:30 a.m.
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Thursday
9 – 10:30 a.m.
New Choices Women’s Programming
We introduce the social-ecological model which explores individual and relationship factors, community and societal influences around violence and how behaviors impact your partner, children, and others.
The 20-session group addresses violence using the evidence-based curriculum Beyond Violence. An intake session is required before starting the program.
Cost
Intake Session: $50
Group Sessions: $5-30/session based on a sliding fee scale
Meeting Times
- Thursdays: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Attendance Requirements
Two missed sessions are allowed per phase and must be made up. If more than 2 sessions are missed, the phase must be restarted.
Register or Make a Referral
Domestic Violence Court
This specialized, post-conviction court program monitors the compliance of those who have been convicted of domestic violence-related crimes. For more information call or email the DV Court Coordinator.