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STOP Programs

Court-Approved | Trauma-Informed | Accountability-Focused

At Awaken Recovery Center, we offer the STOP Program, a comprehensive domestic violence education course designed to meet court and probation requirements while supporting meaningful personal growth. Whether you're addressing a first-time offense or a pattern of harmful behavior, this program provides a structured, respectful space to reflect, take accountability, and build healthier relationship skills.

What You Can Expect:

  • Evidence-Based Curriculum: Rooted in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing (MI)

  • Trauma-Informed Approach: We meet you where you are—without judgment or shame

  • Culturally Responsive Care: Inclusive and respectful of all identities and lived experiences

  • Flexible Hybrid Format: In-person and secure online options available statewide

Our licensed facilitators bring decades of experience in both community and correctional settings. We’re here to help you meet your requirements—and take meaningful steps toward lasting change.

What you’ll learn: Level 1

  • Week 1: Orientation & Group Expectations

    Introduction to the program, confidentiality, group norms, and personal goals.

  • Week 2: Understanding Domestic Violence

    Definitions, types of abuse, and the cycle of violence.

  • Week 3: Power & Control

    Exploring the Power and Control Wheel and how abusive behaviors function.

  • Week 4: Accountability & Responsibility

    Moving from blame to ownership of one’s actions.

  • Week 5: Beliefs, Values & Social Conditioning

    How culture, gender roles, and upbringing shape behavior.

  • Week 6: Emotional Awareness

    Identifying and naming emotions without acting on them destructively.

  • Week 7: Triggers & High-Risk Situations

    Recognizing early warning signs and building self-awareness.

  • Week 8: Cognitive Distortions

    Challenging harmful thinking patterns that justify abuse.

  • Week 9: Healthy Communication

    Practicing assertiveness, listening, and respectful expression.

  • Week 10: Boundaries & Respect

    Understanding personal space, consent, and mutual respect.

  • Week 11: Impact of Abuse on Others

    Exploring how partners, children, and communities are affected.

  • Week 12: Reflection & Commitment to Change

    Reviewing progress and setting intentions for continued growth.

What you’ll learn: Level 2

  • Weeks 1–4: Foundations of Responsibility

    1. Orientation & Goal Setting Introduce group structure, expectations, and begin identifying personal goals for change.

    2. Understanding the Impact of Abuse Explore how abusive behavior affects partners, children, and communities.

    3. Power, Control & Entitlement Examine how control and entitlement drive abusive behavior using the Power & Control Wheel.

    4. Taking Responsibility Shift from blame to full ownership of past actions and their consequences.

  • Weeks 5–8: Patterns, Triggers & Thinking Errors

    5. Family History & Learned Behavior Reflect on how early experiences and role models shaped beliefs about relationships.

    6. Masculinity, Identity & Social Norms Explore how gender roles and cultural expectations influence behavior and self-image.

    7. Emotional Regulation Tools Learn strategies to manage anger, frustration, and emotional overwhelm without violence.

    8. Shame, Guilt & Self-Compassion Differentiate between shame and guilt, and practice self-compassion as a foundation for change.

  • Weeks 9–12: Emotional Awareness & Coping

    9. Challenging Harmful Thinking Identify and reframe cognitive distortions that justify or minimize abusive behavior.

    10. Triggers, Trauma & the Body Understand how trauma and stress responses can influence behavior and how to interrupt the cycle.

    11. Substance Use & Violence Examine the relationship between substance use and abusive behavior, without using it as an excuse.

    12. Conflict Without Harm Practice nonviolent conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.

  • Weeks 13–16: Relationships & Communication

    13. Repairing Trust Explore what it takes to rebuild trust and demonstrate change through consistent action.

    14. Parenting Without Violence Learn how to model respect, safety, and emotional regulation in parenting roles.

    15. Empathy & Perspective-Taking Strengthen the ability to understand and care about others’ experiences and emotions.

    16. Boundaries & Consent Define healthy boundaries and practice respecting others’ autonomy and space.

  • Weeks 17–20: Relapse Prevention & Planning

    17. Communication Skills Practice assertive, respectful communication and active listening.

    18. Relapse Prevention Planning Identify high-risk situations and develop a plan to prevent future harm.

    19. Community & Social Responsibility Reflect on the broader impact of violence and the role of accountability in healing communities.

    20. Living with Integrity Align daily actions with personal values and commitments to nonviolence.

  • Weeks 21-24: Living for the Present and Future

    20. Living with Integrity Align daily actions with personal values and commitments to nonviolence.

    21. Support Systems & Accountability Identify healthy support networks and the importance of ongoing accountability.

    22. Celebrating Progress Acknowledge growth, challenges overcome, and lessons learned.

    23. Future Planning Set long-term goals for relationships, behavior, and continued personal development.

    24. Graduation & Commitment to Change Reflect on the journey, share commitments, and celebrate the completion of the program.

Meet your instructor

Roderick Coleman SR, LADC

STOP Program Lecturer (Men’s Program) – Domestic Violence Education

With over 20 years of experience in behavioral health and substance use treatment, Roderick Coleman Sr. brings deep insight, structure, and compassion to his role as a lecturer in the STOP Program at Awaken Recovery Center. As a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), Roderick is committed to helping individuals take accountability, break harmful patterns, and build healthier relationships.

His background includes extensive work within the prison system, where he provided trauma-informed counseling to justice-involved individuals navigating complex behavioral and relational challenges. Roderick’s approach is grounded in empathy, cultural responsiveness, and a belief in every person’s capacity for change.

At Awaken Recovery Center, Roderick facilitates domestic violence education with a focus on emotional regulation, nonviolent communication, and long-term behavior change—ensuring each participant is supported with dignity and respect.

Meet your instructor

Jacqueline Coleman, LICSW

Therapist & Domestic Violence Facilitator (Women’s Program) – Trauma Recovery & Integrated Care

Jacqueline Coleman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over a decade of experience supporting individuals through trauma recovery, emotional healing, and behavioral change. She brings a compassionate, culturally responsive approach to her role as a domestic violence facilitator at Awaken Recovery Center.

Jacqueline’s clinical work is grounded in evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She is also trained in Mama Umoja Butu, a culturally affirming parenting model that promotes secure attachment and emotional connection between mothers and their babies—an approach she integrates into her work with families and survivors of intergenerational trauma.

Her facilitation style is rooted in empathy, cultural humility, and a deep respect for each client’s lived experience. Jacqueline specializes in helping individuals impacted by systemic oppression, relational harm, and emotional dysregulation rebuild their sense of safety, accountability, and self-worth.

At Awaken Recovery Center, Jacqueline creates a safe, inclusive space where healing is not only possible—but powerfully supported.

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Stop Program Level 1
$1,000.00
One time
$250.00
For 4 months

STOP Program – Level 1 12-Week Domestic Violence Education Course A court-approved, trauma-informed program for individuals referred due to domestic violence offenses. Over 12 weeks, participants explore the roots of abusive behavior, learn emotional regulation and communication skills, and build accountability in a respectful, culturally responsive setting.

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STOP Program Level 2
$2,000.00
One time
$500.00
For 4 months

STOP Program – Level 2 24-Week Domestic Violence Education Course An intensive, court-approved program for individuals with repeat offenses or higher-risk referrals. This 24-week course offers deeper insight into abusive behavior, trauma, and accountability—equipping participants with long-term tools for emotional regulation, respectful communication, and sustained behavior change in a supportive, culturally responsive environment.

Testimonials

  • “At first, I didn’t think I needed this class. But over time, I started to see how my actions affected the people I care about. This program helped me take real responsibility and gave me tools I never had before.”— Level 1 Participant.

  • “The facilitators treated us with respect, not judgment. I learned how to manage my emotions and communicate without hurting others. I’m a better father and partner because of this program.” — Level 2 Graduate.

  • “This wasn’t just about checking a box for court. It helped me understand where my behavior came from and how to change it. I’m proud of the work I’ve done here” — Court-Referred Client

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