TEEN PROGRAM: Often, children are the silent victims. Counselors work with teens to address behavioral and emotional problems related to witnessing and experiencing domestic/dating.

SCCADV provides free group and individual counseling to teens that have witnessed and/or experienced domestic violence.

Referring a teen to this counseling service will allow him or her to learn a set of strategies designed to deal with the consequences of domestic and/or dating violence. Intervention has proven effective in ending the cycle of abuse. Counselors may be able to travel to area schools, shelters, youth bureaus and other agencies in order to safely and efficiently provide the counseling services. If you are interested in referring a teen to this program, please call Pina at 631-666-7181 Monday-Friday during business hours.

Children growing up in homes where there is domestic violence are more likely to become victims or abusers. Help is available!

Counseling Goals
To provide a safe place where teens can speak to counselors about violence at home or in their relationships.

• Safety Planning
• To address the emotional and behavioral effects of witnessing domestic violence
• Empowerment
• To develop and enhance healthy coping skills to deal with family violence
• To educate young people on the characteristics of a healthy relationship and the characteristics of an abusive relationship
• To address aggressive or abusive behavior in teens
• To assist in improving communication skills with their peers and adults
• Increase self esteem