FTx was founded by Sandra Orozco-Stapleton, Joseph Ganaway and Edward Dunning in order to actualize the concept of a “cease-fire in the gender wars” by providing Northern California families with an alternative to the divisive gender politics of blame-focused models for DV treatment and prevention

Formulated at the inception of FTx in 2001, the Gender-Inclusive approach assimilated Sandra's original vision for WEAVE with Joe's inclusive and innovative work at SBAC. Edward linked their combined fifty-plus years of experience with recently published research and reliable pychological theory

Designed specifically to address the "vast majority" of all domestic violence, the Gender-Inclusive model targets partners who are engaging in mutual, aka, common couple violence. The underpinnings of this model are found in over twenty years of studies which have consistently found a lack of “… tidy and distinct groups of victims or perpetrators.”

FTx was created to unite, rather than divide partners and families. Thus, a key element of our approach has always been “to ensure that our discussion is framed in gender-inclusive terms” and to make certain that our members and affiliates are comprised of “Only those devoted to the honest pursuit of scientific knowledge and best clinical practice.”

Over the past 6 years FTx has, in word and deed, demonstrated the concept of gender-inclusion. In the 4 years since FTx became a certified BIP provider, we have acquired a proven track record of providing “equal” services for everyone in need.