Domestic Peace: A Healing Intervention for Those Who've Caused Harm
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 112
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 112
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The Domestic Peace - Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) is a structured psycho-educational curriculum designed to address and change abusive behaviors in individuals who have used violence or coercive control in intimate relationships. The program emphasizes accountability, behavioral change, and the development of healthy relationship skills, with the goal of increasing victim safety and reducing repeat incidents of domestic violence.
The curriculum is delivered in a facilitated group setting, where participants engage in guided discussion, reflection, and skill-building activities. Participants examine beliefs and behaviors that contribute to abuse, explore patterns of power and control, and learn healthier approaches to communication, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution. The program emphasizes personal responsibility and the impact of abusive behavior on partners, children, and the broader community.
Key topics include:
- understanding domestic violence and coercive control;
- developing personal accountability;
- the impact of abuse on families;
- healthy communication skills; and
- emotional regulation;
This curriculum is designed for use by (certified) abuse intervention program facilitators leading intervention groups. Each participant is expected to use an accompanying workbook (Domestic Peace Workbook: A Guided Journey Toward Healing and Accountability) during the program; workbooks are sold separately and are required for participants to fully engage in the curriculum activities.
How to Use this Curriculum
Course Outline
Session 1: Recognition
Session 1.1: Recognizing Our Choices
Session 1.2: Recognizing Our Past
Session 1.3: Recognizing the Ripple Effect of Cruelty
Session 1.4: Recognizing Our Beliefs and Values
Session 1.5: Recognizing the Red Flags of Anger and Abuse
Session 2: Response
Session 2.1: Responding to Our Emotions
Session 2.2: Responding to Jealousy and Misinterpretations
Session 2.3: Responding with Respect
Session 2.4: Responding to Substance Abuse
Session 2.5: Parenting with Respect
Session 3: Reflection
Section 3.1: Reflecting on Respect in the Home
Section 3.2: Reflecting on Gender
Section 3.3: Reflecting on Shame
Section 3.4: Reflecting on Attachment Style
Section 3.5: Reflecting on Relationship Patterns
Session 4: Resilience
Section 4.1: Restore Trust in a Partnership
Section 4.2: Restore Healthy Interactions: Sex and Respect
Section 4.3: Restore Healthy Self-Talk
Section 4.4: Restore Connection
Section 4.5: Restore Awareness and Develop Prevention
Session 5: Restoration
Session 5.1: Science of Hope
Section 5.2: Empathy and Active Listening
Section 5.3: Art of the Apology
Section 5.4: Assertiveness and Aggression
Section 5.5: Navigating Healthy Endings
Session 5.6: Change Readiness
APPENDIX
Brandy Dailey is a passionate advocate for community empowerment and survivor safety; born in Houston, Texas, and raised in the rural landscapes of Arkansas. She earned her bachelor’s degree in politics from Hendrix College and furthered her expertise with a Master’s in Public Administration and a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2019. During her graduate studies, she was the inaugural Wolanin Intern for the Council for Opportunity in Education in Washington, D.C., where she advocated for low-income and first-generation students as a graduate fellow on the Committee for Education and Labor
Brandy is a Certified Group Facilitator through the Arkansas Public Administration Consortium, a Certified Group Facilitator for CBT through the National Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists, and a Specialty Law Enforcement Instructor certified by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. She holds additional certifications, training, and expertise in Forensic Experiential Trauma-Informed Interviewing (FETI), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), the Duluth Model, Family Peace Initiative, Allies in Change, H.E.A.L., and the Relationship Training Institute's STOP program (Dr. David Wexler).
Throughout her career, Brandy has dedicated herself to nonprofit organizations focused on combating child abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, and stalking. As a first-generation college graduate and a childhood survivor of domestic violence, she is deeply motivated by her personal experiences to give back to the community that has profoundly influenced her life.
Currently, Brandy serves as the Director of Accountability & Community Response for the Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence, working across all 75 counties in the state. In this role, she leverages her extensive experience as a field trainer, technical assistance provider, and policy/data analyst. She also facilitates Abuse Intervention Programs (AIP), focusing on evidence-based strategies to reduce harm and promote accountability among individuals who have caused harm.
Brandy resides in central Arkansas, where she remains steadfast in her commitment to making a positive impact in her community and advocating for those in need.