Our Sisters' House

2714 N. 21st Street
Tacoma, WA 98406
ph: 253-383-4275
fax: 253-759-4563

New Directions

A Family Strengthening Program

" A unique groundbreaking program"

New Directions is one of the few programs in the nation that
addresses domestic violence by juveniles against their parents or
caregivers. The program targets at-risk youth ages 12-16.

New Directions provides Skill building techniques in the following areas:

Finding out what motives aggressive behaviors
Power and Control issues
Responding to aggression
Being assertive without fighting back
Managing difficult situations
Positive Communication
The problem-solving process
Setting limits
Discipline v.s punishment
Positive power

CONTACT: (for information, dates and times or to schedule an interview)

Sharon Manier, Executive Director

Phone: 253-383-4275

email: semanier@aol.com

You do not pay for the sessions. 8 weeks of free skill building classes for you and your teen.

Families who have experienced domestic violence in their households often leave an aftermath of potential violent children. When these children become teens, violence or the threat of violence by these teens begins to occur. The families which are involved in this program are not currently in domestic violence settings at home but the mother, father, step-parent, grandparent, foster parent, aunt or other caregiver has the responsibility of raising a teen who is beginning to exhibit violent behavior. New Directions is a program that is changing those patterns and behaviors.

2714 N. 21st Street
Tacoma, WA 98406
ph: 253-383-4275
fax: 253-759-4563