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SAFETY ALERT!
Computer use can be monitored and is impossible to completely secure. If you are in danger, please use a safer computer.
Call the WIRC-CAA Victim Services Crisis Line
at 309/837-5555.
Or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline
at 1-800-799-SAFE.
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WIRC-CAA Victim Services

Domestic Abuse Prevention Program (DAPP)

The WIRC-CAA Victim Services Domestic Abuse Prevention Program (DAPP) for men is a 26 week education group for domestic violence perpetrators. It is designed to assist in recognizing abusive behaviors and becoming accountable for these actions. The participants learn ways to behave non-violently toward partners, family, household members or significant others. The DAPP program fully explores patterns of abusiveness and controlling behaviors, examines the underlying beliefs and intentions which contribute to violence, and addresses the impact on victims, children, themselves and society.

WIRC
The Western Illinois Regional Council-Community Action Agency (WIRC-CAA) Victim Services Program understands that domestic and sexual violence are problems shared by people of every age, religion, ethnic background, income and educational level. The program provides free and confidential services in a safe environment with knowledgeable staff members who are ready to provide emergency services, advocacy, counseling, professional training and public education.