S.H.A.R.P. (Structured Help Antiviolence Re-education Program) is a group program for men who are physically, verbally and/or emotionally abusive toward their partners. The group helps men take full responsibility for their abusive behavior while actively learning new strategies to deal with relationship issues. Click here to learn more about SHARP and to attend programs.
meet the challenge
SHARP is a group program for men who are physically, verbally and/or emotionally abusive toward their partners. The group helps men take full responsibility for their abusive behavior while actively learning new strategies to deal with relationship issues.
The program consists of two 16-week group sessions. The first, a structured format, actively confronts and helps change the patterns of abuse. These sessions address the symptoms and patterns of domestic aggression in each participant’s relationships.
The purpose of the second 16-week group is to maintain nonviolence. Violence is an inherent part of our culture. If a man who has been violent is never to be violent again, on-going support is essential.
Through the aftercare support group, men can get support for being nonviolent and do not have to rely solely on their partners and family for support.
Call for more information 631-329-4398 ext.315
what do I have to do to participate in SHARP?
- A mandate from a Criminal or Family Court Judge or from the Probation Department;
- Voluntarily request permission to participate in the program.
A cash deposit is required at the beginning of the program. All participants must be drug and alcohol free. The weekly fee for the program is based on ability to pay.
program eligibility
SHARP is available to men 18 years and older who are physically, emotionally and/or verbally abusive toward their partners.
A mandatory screening is scheduled prior to acceptance into SHARP. During the screening process participants are required to sign a commitment agreement including the following:
- Abstain from any alcohol or substance use
- Abstain from any form of violence
- Attend all 32 sessions
Should the screening indicate alcohol or substance dependency, a referral to an appropriate treatment program will be initiated. Upon successful completion of such treatment, a second screening for SHARP will be scheduled.
questionnaire for men
do you ever:
- Keep track of your partner’s time?
- Discourage friendships?
- Criticize or blame your partner when things go wrong?
- Make fun of or humiliate your partner?
- Threaten to harm your partner or children?
- Force sex against your partner’s will?
- Hit, kick, slap, punch, bite or physically restrain your partner or children?
- Constantly accuse your partner of being unfaithful?
- Prevent her from going to work or school?
- Anger easily when using drugs or alcohol?
- Destroy your partner’s or children’s personal or sentimental items?
If yes, SHARP can help! Call The Retreat 631-329-4398 ext.315