Abuse Recovery Ministry & Services

Mankind - is a program that brings transformation to men who have used abusive and controlling behaviors. The program takes approximately one year to complete. Arms receives referrals from community corrections officials, department of human services as well as men sent by their wife, pastors, or counselors. The program is one of only a few faith-based programs offered nationally for men with these issues. Arms meets the state standards for both oregon and washington.

Community awareness - involves our bi-annual donation-based luncheons where we reach out to the community to bring awareness to the issues of domestic violence and provide a safe place for many to begin their healing journey. We served approximately 110 people last year at these luncheons. Community awareness also includes involvement in domestic violence vigils, speaking engagements, television appearances, and training for churches and organizations. Arms coordinates with other domestic violence councils and agencies within the communities that arms serves.

Other program services include: virtue - is a thirty-six-week program for women who have experienced domestic violence but who also have used abusive behaviors themselves. The program provides clients with both healing for the abuse they have suffered as well as accountability and tools to help them deal with conflicts in a non-abusive manner. The program serves the tri-county area around portland, oregon. Most of the clients are received as referrals from community corrections officials or department of human service workers, but also have women who voluntarily enter the program to better themselves. Foundations - is an interactive program for young women and men ages 12-22 to provide them with the tools to recognize healthy and unhealthy relationships and behaviors. Arms has been asked by multiple county agencies to offer the program to their youth. Community impact - is an outreach program designed to help educate the community about domestic violence and abuse. Arms holds three luncheons a year that provide a safe place for victims along with their friends and family members to begin their journey toward healing. The program also involves both secular and religious trainings provided to the community. Arms is an active member in the larger coordinated community response to domestic violence and is seen as experts in dealing with this issue from a faith perspective.