 Domestic Violence classes help inmates understand the cycle of violence, cognitive distortions and surface triggers that lead
to violence, and the role that alcohol and drugs play in domestic violence.
Inmates are presented with the challenge that letting go of power and control over their domestic partners is essential if
patterns of abuse and coercion are to be reversed. Inmates frequently pursue continuing treatment upon their release and they
report that the use of their newly acquired skills provides a framework for improved relationships as they return to the community.
Domestic Violence Education classes are offered to the inmates at the Arapahoe County Detention Facility on a weekly basis. Approximately
75 inmates attend Domestic Violence Classes each month.
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