Therapy for men who have hurt their partners
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a type of talk therapy that helps men understand their thoughts and feelings, with the goal of stopping intimate partner violence. It is designed for men who also have a personality disorder and are under court supervision.
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Who can take part
- You are a man aged 18 or older.
- You are under court supervision (for example, a suspended sentence) because of intimate partner violence.
- You have been referred by the prison services or by a hospital victim-support service.
- You have a diagnosed personality disorder, and you have been violent with your partner recently or in the past.
- You are willing to take part voluntarily and can commit to 24 weekly sessions.
- You speak Portuguese fluently.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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