Can someone with a history of violence become a therapist?

February 202010

My friend has a record for domestic violence over 10yrs old and was sentenced to 52 weeks of anger management. After completing the therapy he has since made significant changes in his life. Graduating college, having children, working, marrying etc. He wants to give back by helping people with anger problems but i don’t think they will allow an ex offender to give people therapy. He says he wants to pursue a MFT license. Am i wrong in thinking the board will never let that happen

Yes, you are wrong. With a record of improvement, the proper courses completed, and the passing of the board examinations, your friend may become a therapist. Then the very first time he beats his new wife, his license will be revoked faster than a hungry cheetah chasing down a rabbit.

What sort of a science or organization can profess to cure people by talking and counseling and then deny that someone is cured. That makes no sense at all. But it does make sense to watch someone who professes to be cured closely. Those with previous records are the most likely to offend again.

My boyfriend has been charged with domestic violence. No previous criminal history. Will he go to jail?

February 182010


Typically a DV offender is jailed overnight (or weekend) until he sees the judge, which is often fast tracked.

I doubt for a first offense he’ll be seeing any real jail time, unless convicted of something serious. Expect expensive classes and probation.

Neighbor: Father who killed family had violent history

February 162010

Police say a suicidal man shot his wife and two young children to death then killed himself Thursday night. On Friday, the man’s neighbor spoke out, saying there was a history of domestic violence in the household.

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Do you think there should be a nationwide domestic violence registry?

February 162010

Similar to the sex offender registry (accessible online)? Often times women get into abusive relationships with men who have a history of violence. Women are often shocked when they learn their abuser has a criminal past. The sad thing is that charges are usually dropped or dismissed but that doesn’t mean the person isn’t violent.

What do you think?

I totally agree with you, and it’s in the works:

http://www.kwamebrownatlarge.com/Newsroom/Domestic_Violence_Registry.html

Sadly, there are many registries of women who have died at the hands of an abuser:

http://www.ncadv.org/programs/RememberMyNameProject_119.html

Levi Davis’ Domestic Violence Presentation

February 132010

This project was created by a 9th grader in my World History Class. He thought he couldn’t do anything like this. He did a great job of shedding light on this problem facing many families today across the world.

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Do you think there should be a nationwide domestic violence registry?

February 122010

Similar to the sex offender registry (accessible online)? Often times women get into abusive relationships with men who have a history of violence. Women are often shocked when they learn their abuser has a criminal past. The sad thing is that charges are usually dropped or dismissed but that doesn’t mean the person isn’t violent.

What do you think?

I totally agree with you, and it’s in the works:

http://www.kwamebrownatlarge.com/Newsroom/Domestic_Violence_Registry.html

Sadly, there are many registries of women who have died at the hands of an abuser:

http://www.ncadv.org/programs/RememberMyNameProject_119.html

Staley’s Presentation Domestic Violence

February 112010

Staley is a student in my 8th Grade World History Class. Her presentation is very well done! Thank you Staley.

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Erin Pizzey Speaks Out: a history of the women’s shelter movement by the original founder – Part 2

February 82010

Erin describes how the refuge movement that she founded was highjacked by political radicals and corrupted.

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I met this guy I really like but! I just found he has a history of domestic violence and did 3months for it.?

February 52010

What i want to know is he ex[plained the situtation to me and it didnt seem that he should have did time for hitting his at the time girl on the butt, and prior he went to jail for another girl for grabbing her so does anyone think that he’s gonna be abusive to me cause he can be lying I know that but maybe it was the type of women he was dealing with

If you want to give him a change, BE VERY CAREFUL, take precautions, I don’t think you would get "3 months!" for a mild bruise… If it was because the type of women, then he might have a problem with you… that is, if you are not of the same type he is used to. And if it is his problem he won’t be able to change his behavior any time soon.

Remember, BE CAREFUL. You CAN’T truly love someone you don’t respect.

Boyfriend charged with domestic violence – response to answer?

January 312010

The answer to my original question of ‘my boyfriend has been charged with domestic violence. No previous criminal history, will he go to jail?’ was answered by a cop who said probably not, but expect costly classes etc. Is this based on Australian law? I live in Victoria.

he wont go to jail…yet… my ex boyfriend got done one day cause he was hitting me and stuff and the neighbours called the police. basically what happened was he went to court, the judged served him an AVO (aggravated violence order) and he cannot re=offend for like 2 years i think it is. so basically as long as he doesnt hit you (or get caught doing it) he wont go to jail. if he DOES, there’s a chance he might, or he might get probation or a suspended sentence.
from memory my ex didnt have to pay any charges or get a lawyer or anything. it was just in and out of court. simple.

but…he’s my ex for a reason, if you get my drift……….