New Directions is approved by the Los Angeles County Probation Department Domestic Violence Unit to provide an approved 52 week domestic violence and batterer's treatment program. This program also meets the standards for the Department Of Social Services, and courts. Anger Management and Parenting Classes Are Also Court Approved.

Call 562-943-6000 for information and appointments..
 We are located at 11530 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada, California  90638,   email recoverguide@yahoo.com

Richard J Perla Ph.d, LMFT
Director,    twitter.com/counselorPHD


Other Programs Offered at New Directions

Domestic Violence Defined California (Penal Code 13700)(Penal Code 273.5)
Abuse means intentionally or recklessly causing or attempting to cause bodily injury, or placing another person in reasonable apprehension of imminent serious bodily injury to that person or another in physical violence or the threat of physical violence.

Domestic violence means abuse committed against an adult or a fully emancipated minor who is a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, former cohabitant, or parent of a child (in common), or current or former dating or engagement relationship.

In California this definition has been interpreted by the courts to include emotional, verbal and psychological abuse, as well as stalking and coercive behavior.

Cycle of Violence For a person in an abusive relationship, the cycle of violence can cause reactions and behaviors that may look confusing to us.
A person may come to work with a black eye and the next day receives a bouquet of roses from a partner. The victim understands what is happening and lives with the contradictions, but we may not understand.

1: Tension Building-During the Tension Building phase of the domestic violence dynamic, the abused partner walks on eggshells, monitors the abuser's behavior carefully and waits for violence to explode. The victim feels escalating fear and tension as the abuser exerts power and increases control.

 
2: Trigger-The Trigger is the excuse the abuser uses to act out against the victim. A trigger may be anything and is part of the abuse - a misplaced book, a piece of burned toast, a look or a wrinkle in a shirt.

 

Defining Domestic Violence Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive behavior in which one person attempts to control another person through threats or actual use of physical, emotional, sexual, financial and spiritual abuse.

Domestic violence can include:

• Physical violence: Hitting, choking or pushing
• Emotional abuse: Name calling and threats
• Financial abuse: Preventing access to bank accounts, credit cards or other financial resources
• Sexual abuse: Any forced sexual activity
• Spiritual abuse: Keeping someone from going to a place of worship or using scriptures to justify abuse.

Watch for these warning signs if you suspect someone at work may be abused.

Physical Signs

• Bruises or injuries attributed to falls, clumsiness or accidents
• Clothing that is inappropriate for the season, such as long sleeves, turtlenecks, scarves, hats and sunglasses
• Unusually heavy makeup

 Emotional Abuse: Emotional abuse includes verbal abuse such as yelling, name-calling, blaming, and shaming. Isolation, intimidation, and controlling behavior also fall under emotional abuse. Additionally, abusers who use emotional or psychological abuse often throw in threats of physical violence. 

Anger Management Counseling 

We also offer individual counseling and group counseling for anger management. Our program involves learning new ways to express feelings that will improve your relationships with others. Anger management also involves exploring the cognitive processes that influence your feelings. We combine cognitive therapy in the sessions to develop coping skills with you that well help you throughout your life. Program lengths vary. The anger management programs are court, and probation approved.              We all know what anger is, and we've all felt it: whether as a fleeting annoyance or as full-fledged rage.

"Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems—problems at work, in your personal relationships, and in the overall quality of your life. And it can make you feel as though you're at the mercy of an unpredictable and powerful emotion". For more information-   http://www.apa.org/topics/anger/control.aspx

Vietnamese

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Chỉ mới được chấp thuận bởi Los Angeles County Cục Quản Chế bạo lực gia đình đơn vị để cung cấp một chương trình điều trị 52 tuần. Hãy gọi 714-622-8319 để biết thông tin và các cuộc hẹn ..

Trong nước lạm dụng, cũng được gọi là lạm dụng vợ chồng, xảy ra khi một người trong một mối quan hệ thân mật hay hôn nhân cố gắng thống trị và kiểm soát người khác. Trong nước lạm dụng bao gồm bạo lực thể chất được gọi là bạo lực gia đình.

 
En Espanol
 

Nuevas Direcciones son aprobadas por el Departamento de Libertad Condicional de Condado de Los Angeles Unidad Doméstica de Violencia para proporcionar un 52 programa de tratamiento de semana. Llame 562-944-3735 para la información y appointments.

El abuso doméstico, abuso también conocido como conyugal, ocurre cuándo una persona en una relación o el casamiento íntimos trata de dominar y controlar a la otra persona. El abuso doméstico que incluye violencia física es llamado violencia doméstica.

 
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Victims
You don’t have to live in fear If you are afraid for your safety or have been beaten by your partner:

• Dial 911 or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-787-3224.
• Read Help for Abused and Battered Women: Domestic Violence Shelters, Support, and Protection