The following domestic violence batterer treatment / intervention programs are available in McLean County, Illinois.
This program addresses developing and maintaining relationships that are respectful and violence free. ITR's treatment is based upon the premise that individuals must assume personal responsibility for controlling and eliminating their violent actions, as well as accepting responsibility for the consequences of their behavior. ITR has the safety of victims as its highest priority. This program services both men and women.
Location
1003 Martin Luther King Dr.
Bloomington, IL 61701
Ph: (309) 820-3500
AVERT addresses problems ranging from verbal to physical abuse and encourages self-awareness to make positive changes. Counseling focuses on the following areas: education about domestic violence, communication skills, self-esteem, anger identification and management, values clarification, assertiveness skill building, and building empathy skills. This program is for adult men and women accused of abusive behavior.
Location
200 W. Front St.
Suite 400 A
Bloomington, IL 61701
Ph: (309) 828-2860
The goal of the program is to break the cycle of abuse. Treatment focuses on developing the skills necessary to understand oneself and improve the quality of one's relationships. Our premise is a three-tier model of understanding (acquiring the knowledge), acceptance / recognition (of the problems and desire to change), and application (ability to apply the knowledge and make the changes).
Location
303 N. Hershey Rd.
Suite 2 C
Bloomington, IL 61704
Ph: (309) 268-3529
Mailing Address
Mercherle Hall
403 W. Virginia Ave.
Normal, IL 61761
If you are a victim of domestic violence:
- Call 911 immediately if you are in danger
- Report abuse to your local police agency
- Contact the courthouse Domestic Violence Unit for assistance with an Order of Protection
- Call the 24-hour domestic violence hotline at (309) 827-7070