Comprehensive Needs Assessment and Referral:
In order to thoroughly assess the needs of incoming participants, the U.M.T. assessment unit will utilize a survey to conduct an in-depth comprehensive needs assessment to determine whether the participant is a victim of domestic violence or not.
As part of our evaluation process, a consent form will be presented to parents who desire that their children receive psychotherapy. Once such assessment has been completed the results of such assessment will help U.M.T. determine which program would best fit the needs of such participants for appropriate referral.
The two programs from which U.M.T. will direct participants are:
1) the Rehabilitation Therapy and Referral Program
or
2) the Domestic Violence Prevention Education Program.
1) Rehabilitation Therapy and Referral Programs:
If is deemed that a participant is a victim of domestic violence, such person will be fast tracked into our Rehabilitation Therapy and Referral Program where she will be engaged in any of the following methods:
Spiritual Rehabilitation:
Considering the sensitive nature of various spiritual healing methods and our ultimate objective in helping participants achieve optimum health, we at UMT will provide holistic, meditation, yoga, biblical referencing and or prayer services for participants upon request. We will cater to the participants’ personal preference in applying the method of choice.
Psychological Rehabilitation:
We believe that the magnitude of psychological damage experienced by victims of domestic violence requires traditional and alternative psychotherapy, therefore U.M.T. will utilize but not be limited to the following methods: cognitive behavior therapy, emotional rehabilitation, neuropsychological, academic-career planning, custody, family- child welfare, individual and group therapy, etc. We will also provide counseling services which will focus on and not be limited to the following areas: personal, family, trauma, addictions, conflict resolution, stress-anxiety, resolving abuse issues, disability related issues, awareness, assertiveness training, etc.
Physical Rehabilitation:
U.M.T. Psycho-therapists will be responsible for making the medical referrals of women in need of medical attention.
Legal Referral:
On behalf of our participants, psychotherapists will assess the participant’s needs and make the appropriate recommendation so that the U.M.T. assessment unit will process appropriate agency referrals. They will include but not be limited to the following entities: legal aid society, family court, criminal court, social service agencies, etc.
2) Domestic Violence Prevention Education Program:
If it is deemed that a participant is not a victim of Domestic Violence and is looking for educational and support services, such person will be engaged in our Domestic Violence Prevention Education Program (D.V.P.E.P.). The D.V.P.E.P will utilize but not be limited to the following learning tools: Film- DVD Title “Violence Prevention Education for adolescents/ young adults” Power plays program video. Red flag Green flag Resources.” Safety First” (primero protejase) Dramatic video about the importance of domestic violence orders of protection; Intermedia, Inc Violence prevention Domestic Violence, brochures, reading, educational seminaries, newspaper articles, previous findings and current statistics.
Re-Assessment:
As participants complete their participation they will be reassessed to determine their progression. If the participant needs reinforcement services, then we will provide them as needed. If the results of the reassessment indicate that the participant is fully rehabilitated, then we will initiate a transitional action plan towards self sufficiency.
