The court may order Partner Abuse Intervention (Domestic Battery)Evaluation on most arrests involving violence or domestic disputes in McHenry County.Direct Counseling can perform these evaluations and treatment for the courts.The evaluation consists of one clinical appointment of 60-90 minutes in length,testing and a review of the police report.A corroborative contact may be needed in some cases to verify the information presented.The cost of the entire evaluation is $150.00 and is payable at the appointment.
We will attempt to arrange your appointment at a time that is convenient for all concerned.You will need to bring a copy of your police report to the appointment.Please contact your attorney for this copy and it can be faxed to the office in advance if you wish.The Fax number is 815-337-9109.
During the appointment,we will be discussing the arrest,prior legal difficulties and a complete alcohol and drug use history.The alcohol and drug use history is to rule or rule out alcohol or drugs as a problem.
We will also clinically discuss anger,control and abusive behavior possible in relationships and families.We need to ask a significant amount of questions to get the information necessary to make a clinical judgment and we do not ask questions without a clinical reason.
These are sensitive areas and your cooperation is greatly appreciated.The completed evaluation will be ready two or three business days after your appointment and we will need to set up a pick up time for you to read and understand the contents of the evaluation.It will be your responsibility to provide the court and your attorney with a copy of the evaluation.
The recommendations of the evaluation will be explained to you when you pick up the evaluation.In McHenry County,defendants usually receive the standard 26 week program but the exact length will be determined by the evaluation.
The counseling program meets during the week at times that are convenient.The program is a "pay as you go"with small payments each week.
Please call Direct Counseling for an appointment at 815-337-9030.
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