For Abusers

MENS Group Men Embracing Nonviolence and Safety

A program of Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
412-687-8017 ext. 340
www.wcspittsburgh.org/the-mens-group/

The MENS Group is for men who use abuse in their relationships, including physical, verbal, psychological, and financial abuse. The group helps them learn how to have healthier relationships and partnerships and is a safe space for the participants to come together and talk about what is going on in their lives. The group sessions are led by experienced, trauma-informed facilitators. Participants learn how to communicate, negotiate personal conflict in their lives, develop self-awareness about their behavior, and experience accountability.

Individuals in the MENS Group are men ages 18+, who may have been court-ordered to attend or required to attend by probation or CYF. They may have also been served with a Protection from Abuse Order or other form of legal notice. Alternatively, a participant may choose to attend to change themselves, learn constructive ways to cope with their emotions, and practice healthy relationship habits.

Persad Center

Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 441-9786
www.persadcenter.org

Persad Center is the nation’s second oldest licensed counseling center specifically created to serve the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) community. Persad provides quality professional, accessible and culturally-affirming psychotherapy and psychiatric services for LGBTQ+ and HIV+ individuals, couples and families. A domestic violence program is part of Persad’s services. Counseling is available for both victims and batterers.

Renewal

Susan M. Sacks LPC
412-697-0880 x4506, 412-605-4432 (cell), batterersintervention@renewalinc.com

Wesley Family Resources

Deborah Freeman
412-661-1670, BIP@wfspa.org