Bay State Community Services (BSCS) believes education is key to stopping the cycle of using violence.
The Project SAFE program offers specialized, non-judgement, trauma focused services to support individuals who need psychoeducational support to learn how to effectively manage his/her/their anger, emotions, aggression, and violent behaviors.
Whether you are seeking support or want to learn how to support others, our programs are here to give you the skills to make meaningful changes.
Intimate Partner Abuse Education Program (IPAE)
This 40-week psychoeducational group program is for individuals who have used abusive or aggressive behaviors in their intimate relationships. Participants may refer themselves or may be referred by the Probate Courts, Correctional Systems, Department of Children and Families (DCF) or other providers.
The group curriculum is designed to support participants in understanding the underlying basis, behaviors, and patterns of abusive and/or violent tactics in intimate relationships. The facilitators provide non-judgmental supports, education, and alternatives to participants so that they can develop safe actions, healthy belief systems and relationships.
Contact
For more information on any of these Project SAFE Programs, please contact:
Funding Source
Participants are required to self-pay the rates that the state has established. Some funding may be available for those experiencing financial hardship.
Generalized Violence Intervention Program (Women/Men/Non-Binary)
This 15-week psychoeducational program focuses on individuals who are struggling with anger management and use physical means of expression.
Individuals participating in this service may be referred by the courts, self, correctional systems, Department of Children and Families or other providers. Please note this program is not available for individuals who have been mandated by the court to the Intimate Partner Abuse Education program (IPAE).
The facilitator focuses on providing psychoeducational groups that address the participants’ belief systems, healthy communication, developing coping skills and identifying and using alternatives to violence in a trauma informed manner.
BSCS provides specialized groups for Women, Men, and Non-Binary individuals.
Contact
For more information on any of these Project SAFE Programs, please contact:
Funding Source
Participants are required to self-pay the rates that the state has established. Some funding may be available for those experiencing financial hardship.
Adolescent Dating Violence/Other Teen Violence Intervention
This 15-week psychoeducational group program focuses on youth between the ages of 14-17 who have used physical, emotional, and/or psychological abuse, bullying, and violence towards loved ones, including parents, guardians, and in dating relationships.
Group facilitators provide education, alternatives, and coping skills to assist youth in addressing aggressive and violent behaviors in dating, interpersonal, employment, and parental/guardian relationships.
Contact
For more information on any of these Project SAFE Programs, please contact:
Funding Source
Participants are required to self-pay the rates that the state has established. Some funding may be available for those experiencing financial hardship.