Safe Solution's 52-Week Child Abuse Treatment & Prevention Program (CATP) is a structured, year-long intervention designed to help individuals develop healthier parenting skills, prevent abusive behaviors, and promote child safety. It is commonly required by courts, child welfare agencies, or probation departments for individuals involved in cases of child abuse, neglect, or endangerment.

Program Structure

  • Duration: 52 weeks
  • Session Length: 2 hours 
  • Format: In-person, group therapy with psychoeducation and cognitive-behavioral interventions
  • Court Compliance: Attendance is mandatory, and progress reports are submitted to probation officers, child welfare agencies, or the court.

Core Topics Covered

Each week covers a different aspect of parenting, child development, emotional regulation, and abuse prevention. Below is a general structure:

  • Definitions of child abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, neglect)
  • The effects of abuse on child development (psychological, emotional, and cognitive impact)
  • Recognizing trauma responses in children
  • Taking responsibility for past actions
  • Understanding triggers & behavioral patterns
  • The cycle of generational abuse and how to break it
  • Understanding age-appropriate behaviors in children
  • The difference between discipline and punishment
  • Alternatives to physical discipline (positive reinforcement, redirection, natural consequences)
  • Active listening & validation techniques
  • How to set clear and healthy boundaries
  • Teaching emotional regulation to children
  • Anger management and impulse control
  • Recognizing stressors that lead to abusive behavior
  • Coping strategies for high-conflict situations
  • Healing parent-child relationships after trauma
  • The role of attachment styles in parenting
  • How to rebuild trust with children
  • Recognizing intergenerational trauma
  • Mindful parenting and creating safe environments
  • Breaking toxic family patterns
  • How to establish a safe home environment
  • Navigating co-parenting after child protective services (CPS) involvement
  • Understanding court expectations for reunification

Therapeutic Approach 

  • Trauma-Informed Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT/CBT): Helps change negative thought patterns and behaviors.
  • Psychoeducation: Educates participants about child safety, trauma, and emotional regulation.
  • Mindfulness & Emotional Regulation Techniques: Helps parents manage stress and anger effectively.
  • Attachment-Based & Trauma-Informed Care: Focuses on strengthening parent-child relationships.
  • Family Systems Approach: Helps participants understand how their upbringing influences parenting.

How Safe Solution's CATP Program Stands Out

  • Trauma-Informed & Culturally Responsive – Tailored for diverse families and backgrounds.
  • Emphasizes Emotional Regulation & Healing – Goes beyond compliance to real behavioral change.
  • Holistic Support – Includes case management and advocacy when needed.
  • Integrates Mindfulness & Positive Parenting – Helps parents rebuild relationships with their children.