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Online Domestic Violence Class Now Offered by Tom Wilson Counseling Center

Tom Wilson Counseling Center is now offering Online Domestic Violence Classes for court requirements or personal growth. These Online Domestic violence Classes have been developed to meet the needs of persons required to attend a domestic violence class but are unable to find a a class due to work issues, family obligations or where there is limited access to licensed or approved providers. Our online classes have been accepted by most states, courts, judges, attorneys, and probation departments.

Tom Wilson Counseling Online Domestic Violence Classes are a convenient way to meet court requirements and begion a journey of personal growth. These low-cost classes are delivered completely online as a homestudy course. Telephone and email support is available. The goal of the Online Domestic Violence Class is to help you meet court requirements, improve relationships and stay violence-free.

Limited enrollment for the low-cost online classes begins early December, 2014. For enrollment information, call toll free at 1-887-368-9909, Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).

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