The curriculum, developed by North Carolina-based organization Pathways for Change, is a strengths-based approach rooted in a belief that all men want to be good fathers and that their motivation should be recognized, rewarded, and reinforced without minimizing the effects of their violence or excusing their actions.
The program consists of two-hour group sessions for 20 weeks during which participants develop new tools for parenting and partnering in an environment of support, friendship, education, and growth. Facilitators have been trained in the curriculum and foster a welcoming and encouraging environment as participants make changes in their behavior to benefit themselves and their families. This is an elective program that is free to attend, with a maximum of 10 participants in each group. The enrollment process typically begins with a referral from the courts, social
services, and other community organizations.