MENS (Men Engaged in Nurturing Strategies) is for:

Primarily fathers mandated by Wake County courts or referred by Wake County Human Services, but any dad wanting to become a better parent can join.

Program focus

• Helping fathers recognize the adverse impact that domestic violence has on their children.
• Making the connection between the violence the men experienced themselves growing up and that which they are exhibiting in their current families.
• Strengthening communication, anger management and positive discipline skills.
• Peer-to-peer group support, facilitated by a trained professional, that helps to reduce feelings of isolation and reinforcing positive parenting techniques.

Program details

• Length – Once a week for 11 weeks; each class is 2 hours.
• Location – SAFEchild, 864 West Morgan Street, Raleigh
• Day and time – Monday or Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm
• Cost – $175