Alyce La Violette, MFT- Founder;
Alternatives To Violence

      Alyce began her work with battered women in 1978 and founded ATV in 1979. She has published on this topic and co-authored a book titled "It Could Happen to Anyone: Why Battered Women Stay." She trains and consults nationally and internationally at conferences and with agencies and corporations. Alyce serves as an expert witness in court and appears on local and national television and radio.  She co-chairs the California Association of Batterers Intervention Programs and was a pioneer in the treatment of abusers.  See the Alternatives To Violence website HERE.

ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE
Anger management and domestic violence
men's groups in West Los Angeles and Long Beach.

    The majority of our group members are self referred and not coming because the court sent them.  This means that there is more motivation for change present in our groups.  

    If you have a desire to stop controlling & abusive behavior, we have a great track record for helping you make the changes you're looking for.

    Confidentiality, is a priority and has been maintained in the past, despite the presence of notable persons.  

    Probation & Court Ordered Approved Classes For Domestic Violence
    And Anger Management In Long Beach & West Los Angeles
                             (562) 493-1161 ( Alyce) or 310 444-1951 (Marc)

(Please note that Alternatives To Violence is a separate organization
from RealHope.com and Pacific Skills Training Co.)

Our group is full and has a waiting list.  We will not be able to take in new West L.A. members for a month or more.

The Long Beach Alternatives to Violence does have openings and you may call Alyce to do an intake at the Long Beach Alternatives to Violence office.  at 562 493-1161 to leave a message for Alyce at option 2.

Here are some other local westside referrals:

Near Pico and Beverly Glen Blvd.'s is Southern California Counseling Center. Their number is 323 937-1344.

In Mar Vista/Culver City-
Ken Segal-Evans, Another Way- 310 967-6065

In Beverly Hills/Hollywood- Jim Gordon  310 271-3784
Jim has women's domestic violence and anger management groups.

In West Los Angeles Michael Levitan has a group for men.  His number is 310 556-2050

Our intake fee is $150. for the one and a half hour interview.
Group sessions are $60. per session.

Our groups focus on changing the beliefs that support verbally controlling
and abusive behaviors. Each group is facilitated by male/female teams.

Professionally facilitated groups for men with behaviors ranging from controlling verbally abusive to being physically violent.

  Marc Sadoff, MSW, BCD

Marc is Alyce's co-facilitator in the West Los Angeles Men's Group.  Marc has worked with Alyce for 22 years. 

If there is a pattern of controlling physical abuse then we recommend professional group treatment by Alternatives To Violence men's groups.  Groups are available in West Los Angeles, Long Beach and Orange County.

Marc co-facilitates the Thursday West Los Angeles group with Alyce.  He has 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and his communication skills course has been featured in Time Magazine.

Our group meets the Los Angeles County Probation Departments requirements for diversion groups. We qualify as a 52 week program for court ordered domestic violence groups, but also include many men who have not been ordered by the court to attend.

Marc has 22 years of anger management and domestic violence group experience and of providing marital therapy & couples treatment when the violence is addressed.  RealHope.com and the seminars, may be helpful for couples who do not have a pattern of physical abuse and intimidation, within the last 6 six months, and can benefit from educational approaches to marital conflict.

The West Los Angeles group meets on Thursdays from 7-9 pm. There is an intake session prior to coming into the group.