Creating Safer Communities Through
Accountability and Change
Since 1984, A Safe Place has been at the forefront of addressing domestic abuse and violence through our Intervention Program for Domestic Abuse & Violence (IPDAV).
We prioritize holding abusers accountable to victims and the community, offering specialized professional support services. As the sole non-profit agency in Lake County, IL providing these focused interventions, we are committed to creating a safer environment for everyone.
Trained IPDAV clinicians conduct thorough individual evaluations to assess the lethality of batterers and provide recommendations for additional services as needed.
Our 26-week Partner Abuse Intervention Program (PAIP) for perpetrators of violence, centers on healing the ongoing trauma they cause to their families.
The focus of treatment when working with individuals who are abusive includes:
- Safety planning to ensure immediate safety for all parties involved.
- Psycho-education on domestic violence and trauma to increase awareness and understanding.
- Self-regulation techniques aimed at reducing symptoms and addressing presenting problems effectively.
Goals of treatment:
- Healthy relationships
- Coping skills
- Identification of feelings/emotions
- Physical and mental cues (anger, etc.)
- Boundaries
- Communication skills (aggression vs. assertiveness)
- Respect for self is expressed in how we treat others
IPDAV staff teach specific techniques for nonviolent interpersonal interaction and monitor progress through weekly journal reviews. Perpetrator “checks” are conducted by IPDAV personnel to help determine the ongoing effectiveness of treatment services and Status Reports are provided to their respective referral sources on a regular basis.
IPDAV Hours of Operation:
Service is by appointment only. No walk-in clients or visitors allowed. Agency is not open to the general public
- Monday – 9:00am-3:00pm
- Tuesday – 9:00am-1:00pm
- Wednesday – 9:00am-1:00pm
- Thursday – 9:00am-2:30pm
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday – Closed
- Closed on all major holidays
The Association of Domestic Violence Intervention Providers has a listing of free podcasts that are available if you are interested in learning more about intervention practices. You can find them here.
For more information, please contact IPDAV
(847) 731-7165, ext. 1800
info@asafeplaceforhelp.org