The HealthierJC Peaceful Families Initiative offers supportive education to change abusive behavior in families and domestic relationships.
Referral Process
Participants hear about, or are referred to Peaceful Families for a HealthierJC, from a number of places. A participant might be appropriate for BIP services if they are:
- A Jersey City resident
- Have been disrespectful, abusive, or violent in your relationship and would like help
- Are in a Jersey City diversion program or other court case related to violence in a relationship
- Have recently been released from incarceration
- Are recommended as part of a Jersey City Family Court Case or Custody Case
What is the purpose of the Peaceful Families for a HealthierJC?
To help residents of Jersey City build skills to engage in strong, healthy relationships free from cruelty, abuse, and violence.
What does the Peaceful Families for a Healthier JC provide?
It is a trauma-focused, cognitive-behavioral program for individuals who have harmed or used battering behavior in relationships. Participants are most often referred through diversion, parole, probation, child welfare agencies, attorneys, or a self-referral process. FPI offers groups for the following populations:
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Spanish-language
- Women
What should participants expect?
First of all, everyone can expect respect and consideration. Everyone has the capacity for change. We know it takes a tremendous amount of courage to walk through the doors, or dial the number to get an appointment. Our commitment to provide you services with compassion, integrity, and expertise. Those who “walk through our doors” are about to embark on a journey toward transformational change, and we want to honor that commitment.
What are the Requirements for Completion?
The course includes an initial intake, an orientation class, and a minimum of 26 weekly group sessions. Participants will complete a course workbook and fulfill the 18th and Final Week requirements. Participants receive one credit for the orientation, and one credit for each of the 26 weekly group sessions they are able to successfully attend in accordance with program requirements.
Participants must earn 27 total credits in order to successfully complete the program.