Imagine…if you could make a difference in the life of a woman devastated by the effects of domestic violence. What if you could help prevent her children from growing up to repeat the cycle of violence with their children and their children’s children?
It is estimated that more than 1.3 Million¹ women are physically assaulted by their intimate partner annually in the United States. More than half of these victims live in households with children under the age of 12. It is staggering to think of the millions of children who witness crimes of domestic violence and the impact it has on their health and emotional development. Ultimately we all pay the price in our communities.
A four week program specifically designed to empower women at risk of returning to the abuse cycle has been developed and the first program was completed at the U of M Equine Center in September 2009. The program combines classroom learning and arena ground activities with horses to help women learn about confidence, trust, boundaries, fear and self concept. The program also helps women recognize habits and patterns that may affect their ability to make needed life changes. View our pilot outcome data.
The course builds a foundation of trust, integrity, respect and dignity for the human and the horse. Horses can be amazing teachers. They respond to us without judgment or bias and can help us see things differently and discover new approaches to life's challenges.
Facilitators are certified Equine Assisted Growth & Learning Association (EAGALA.org) specialists.
If you believe...you can make a difference, download our pledge form and help change the course of a life. Click below:
Pledge Form
For more info call: 763-479-9970
email: shannon.bruce@trista-tech.com
¹American Bar Association http://www.abanet.org/domviol/statistics.html