Changing Lives. Strengthening Families. Building Safer Communities.
The Personal Accountability Changing Tomorrows (PACT) program at Behavioral Health Services North (BHSN) helps individuals take responsibility for their actions, learn new ways of thinking, and build respectful, non-violent relationships.
PACT is a batterer intervention and education program that works with people who have used violence or controlling behaviors in relationships. The goal is to promote accountability, challenge harmful beliefs, and increase safety for victims, families, and the broader community.
A 36-Week Journey of Change Participants engage in a 36-week curriculum focused on self-reflection, communication, and emotional regulation. Lessons explore respect, empathy, impulse control, and belief systems that contribute to harmful behavior. Through discussion and skill-building, participants learn to replace patterns of power and control with responsibility, respect, and equality.
A Proven Path Forward Most individuals are referred through the court system or social services as an alternative to incarceration. The program maintains one of the region’s highest completion rates, and participants rarely re-enter the criminal justice system. Each success represents not just one life changed—but a safer home and community.
Breaking Down Barriers Financial hardship can make participation difficult. Thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Clinton County Public Defender’s Office, more individuals can now access this life-changing opportunity.
“This partnership with the Public Defender’s Office is essential,” said Julie Canepa, Director of PACT at BHSN. “By removing cost barriers, we can reach more people and strengthen our community’s collective efforts to end the cycle of violence.”
Our Commitment BHSN remains dedicated to supporting accountability, promoting respect, and fostering lasting change. Every individual deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to a safer tomorrow.
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