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Empowered Bridge Institute

40-Hour DV Insight &
Victim Impact Curriculum

A powerful self-paced curriculum built from lived experience, for incarcerated individuals, survivors, families, advocates, and facilitators.

40Hours of Content
6Core Modules
95%Completion Rate
FreeFor Incarcerated
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Free for Incarcerated Individuals

Healing should have no financial barriers. The curriculum is available at no cost to incarcerated individuals. Contact us to arrange delivery.

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What You Will Learn

Curriculum Modules

Six in-depth modules guide learners through every dimension of domestic violence, victim impact, and pathways to accountability and change.

Module 1

Understanding Domestic Violence

Definitions, types of abuse, the cycle of violence, power and control dynamics, and how domestic violence is defined by law.

Module 2

Victim Impact & Trauma

How abuse affects victims physically, emotionally, psychologically, and financially. The long-term impact on children and family systems.

Module 3

Roots of Abusive Behavior

Examining the origins of abusive behavior including generational patterns, socialization, attitudes, and beliefs that enable and perpetuate abuse.

Module 4

Accountability & Responsibility

Taking responsibility without minimizing, denying, or blaming. Understanding the difference between remorse and accountability in the healing process.

Module 5

Healthy Relationships

The characteristics of healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, communication skills, conflict resolution, and how to build and maintain respectful partnerships.

Module 6

Re-Entry, Family & Community

Navigating re-entry into family and community after incarceration, rebuilding trust, co-parenting, and contributing positively to your community.

How to Complete

Earn Your Certificate

Completing the curriculum is straightforward and self-paced. Here is how the process works.

1

Get the Book

Purchase on Barnes & Noble or request a free copy if incarcerated by contacting us.

2

Complete All Modules

Work through all 40 hours at your own pace. Complete the reflection questions and module exercises.

3

Write Your Final Essay

Complete the Final Insight Essay included in the curriculum, your opportunity to reflect on what you have learned.

4

Mail Your Work

Mail to: Empowered Bridge Institute · P.O. Box 3591, Cerritos, CA 90703. Include your full name and return address. Allow 4-6 weeks for certificate delivery.

Enroll in the 40-Hour Program ➤ Buy the Book ➤ Request Free Copy

Purchasing the book through Barnes & Noble helps cover certificate printing, completion letters, and program materials, allowing us to keep the curriculum free for incarcerated individuals.

Empowered Bridge Institute

Become a Certified Facilitator

Want to lead this curriculum in your community or institution? Earn your certification and bring this work to more people.

Advocate Track12-Hour Program

Advocate Training

$95.00
self-paced

Foundational training in domestic violence awareness, victim support, and trauma-informed practices for community advocates and educators.

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Facilitator Track40-Hour Program

Facilitator Training

$220.00
self-paced

Comprehensive facilitator training for our 40-hour DV curriculum. Self-paced with full materials and ongoing support.

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