Domestic Violence Diversion
Domestic Violence Diversion Program
County of Los Angeles Approved Center
For Men & Women perpetrators
Is there a need for this service?
Absolutely! There is a great need for this service in our society today. Solving the problem of domestic violence is our number one priority. San Martin has now adopted a program through which violence in the home may be eliminated.
ACTS OF VIOLENCE
- Intimidation;
- Sexual Violence
- Destruction of Property
- Physical Violence
- Threats
- Use of weapons
CLASS TIMES
Monday – Women
Tuesday – Men
Thursday– Men (Spanish Only)
Saturday - Men
Tuesday – Men
Thursday– Men (Spanish Only)
Saturday - Men
This program is specially designed for men/women who abuse their spouses/partners.
OUR GOAL:
- Alternative to violent behavior/ non violent.
- Address male socialized roles and stereotypes.
- Look at societal attitudes toward women that trivialize women and their experiences.
- Teach responsibility toward ending the violence not only in their own lives but in the lives of others.
The ultimate goal is to arrive at a sense of equality and responsibility within intimate relationships.
WHO SHOULD REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM:
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- Men/Women who volunteer for treatment.
- Men/Women sent by the Police.
- Men/Women who are referred by their church leaders.
- Men/Women sent by the Civil and Criminal Court judges.
- Men/Women sent by Dependency and/or Reconciliation Courts.
- Men/Women sent by their attorneys.
- Men/Women sent by their spouses.
- Men/Women sent by Department of Children Services


