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Utah State University launched the "Bridges to Change" program to treat domestic violence.

The program, using individualized plans, aims to reduce recidivism among offenders.

The clinic opens Oct. 21 in Logan, focusing on community safety and offender rehabilitation.

LOGAN — A new initiative at Utah State University is taking a different approach to addressing domestic violence by focusing on those who commit it.

The "Bridges to Change" program, developed by USU experts, aims to reduce intimate partner violence by working directly with offenders.

"It's not just anger management," said Derrik Tollefson, social work professor at USU. "It's not that simple."

The program begins with a comprehensive intake process using Utah's Intimate Part

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