| Abstract: Domestic violence is a public health problem affecting millions of families each year. Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, psychological, or technological actions or other patterns of coercive behavior within an intimate relationship. Domestic violence not only affects those who are abused, but also family members, friends, co-workers, other witnesses, and communities. Children who have witnessed domestic violence are among those most seriously affected. This presentation highlights current approaches and traditional treatments for domestic violence. These approaches often take place in the context of the criminal justice system and punitive methods. Unfortunately, these methods rarely produce the desired effect and often lead to further harm for the individual, family, and wider community, and disproportionately impacting non-white people. One novel treatment approach we have implemented and studied is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which relies on principles and techniques of behavior analysis. I will discuss the application of ACT to individuals who cause harm, and outline the barriers and opportunities that have emerged from this work. Developing programs that are effective for these individuals has evolved to also include the professionals, communities, and contexts in which violence prevention and treatment occurs |