Beyond Harm

Beyond Harm's mission is to interrupt and intervene in cycles of domestic and sexual violence in New Orleans, without relying on incarceration.

Beyond Harm offers pathways to change for those who are abusive and have caused harm, using a survivor-centered and trauma-informed approach. Beyond Harm offers accountability groups, individual counseling, case management, and parenting support.

Testimonials

"His outlook on everything changed. It has made our relationship into a partnership" - survivor of participant in Beyond Harm

“This has been very helpful, I'm so glad he wasn't incarcerated or prosecuted because this has actually helped change him.” - survivor of participant in Beyond Harm

“Our communication has gotten better. He’s slow to react and faster to speak. Accountability is more common now.” - survivor of participant in Beyond Harm

"It made me really think about the way I was raised, and how I want to do it differently with my kids" - Beyond Harm participant

“I like that program gave me an opportunity to express myself. As men, we don’t have that anywhere else.” - Beyond Harm participant

“...I recommend the program to EVERYONE. No matter if they’re single, long time married couples, young couples, my grandparents, EVERYONE. This should be required before marriage.” - Beyond Harm participant

“I keep empathy at the forefront. Now, when I know that I messed things up, I think about how I would feel as the person on the other side. I hear my partner’s feelings and opinions instead of just leaving in avoidance.” - Beyond Harm participant

“I do a lot more self-talking instead of just doing impulsively. I actually sit and talk to myself while thinking about consequences. I’m more empathetic for other people because I used to be really selfish. I always thought about myself and everything was all about me. I’m trying to be purposeful and be the best version of myself with everything that I do now.” - Beyond Harm participant