The Marjaree Mason Center conducts numerous community training presentations every year. These presentations include general information about domestic violence, as well as what to do if you suspect someone you know is a victim. Many schools, day-care facilities, healthcare providers, faith-based organizations and other agencies have received training.

The largest training programs are the Life Transition Program and Youth Education.

40-Hour Domestic Violence Counselor Training

Meets the requirements set by California Evidence Code 1037. Training provides a basic understanding of domestic violence including resources available to those affected by domestic violence. A certificate of completion is given at the end of the training which allows the individual to work or volunteer for a domestic violence victim service organization.

Nurturing Parent Program

The Nurturing Parenting program is a 12-week class that utilizes a successful Nurturing Parenting curriculum. Pre-registration is required, self-referrals are allowed.

Domestic Violence (DV) 101

The course outlines the dynamics and complexity of intimate partner violence including the cycle of violence, warning signs of an unhealthy relationship, how to support a friend or family member and resources available for someone experiencing domestic violence.

Phoenix Family Violence Intervention Program

A 26-week program that integrates accountability, responsibility, compassion, empathy, self-care, healthy communication, relationship building, anger management skills and parenting without punishment.

Life Transitions

Education and training for individuals post-conviction of domestic violence or referred by another agency. Providers are geographically based and our designated zip code is 93710. However, referrals are received from outside our boundaries on a regular basis.

Teen Batterers’ Intervention Program

A 26 week course for people post-conviction or referred by another agency in a domestic violence related situation. Pre-registration is required, self-referrals are not allowed.

CHANGES: Batterers’ Intervention Program

The Batterers’ Intervention Program is a 52-week class for people post-conviction or referred by another agency in a domestic violence related situation. Pre-registration is required, self-referrals are not allowed.

Additional services include:

  • Individual counseling for adults and their children
  • Domestic Violence Inventory (DVI) assessment
  • ACEs evaluation (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
  • Child Abuse Intervention Program

CHOICES: Healthy Communication Program

(Adults and teens)

Formerly called the Anger Management Program, this 12-week class develops the tools and skills needed to manage conflict and maintain healthy relationships. Pre-registration is required, self-referrals are allowed.

Temporary Domestic Violence Restraining Order.

Reflections

"I believe I’ve come a long way from where I used to be. I have made several changes in my life for the better."