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viol8te
I am not arguing about triggers and what the OP states may be a hindrance to the subject being able to complete a domestic violence program. However, the subject matter in general is presented in a way where alternatives to violence is introduced. The perpetrator in itself is showcased in the group as the material in most cases. Usually, the defendant's own violent trangressions thet lead him to the program.
Maybe it's that reason alone that prevents me from feeling much sympathy for the argument that PTSD hinders him from doing the program. It didn't hinder him from beating the brakes off his victim as many times as he did to warrant a DVP. Most program facilitators are reaching for the defendant at each turn in an attempt to better the defendant's chances of changing his belief system. If there is an issue where PTSD hinders his ability to absorb the material, the facilitator will inform the PO and we'll attempt to assist the defendant in getting treatment for that issue as well. But no PO is going to allow the " I have PTSD" argument to go unchallenged. It's asking for the defendant to reooffend.