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A certified Batterers' Intervention Program is a 29-week psycho educational program that includes orientation, intake/enrollment, assessment and 27 weekly group sessions (classes). Each class is for 1 hour and 30 minutes. 

The weekly classes provide information and assignments that help participants understand the dynamics of domestic violence, the impact on children, and how to initiate positive changes in their relationships. This program will provide the tools necessary to help the participant to change their attitudes and behaviors.

To complete the program the participant must have completed an assessment, been in compliance with all program rules and contract, participated in the group at an acceptable level, attended all classes as ordered by the court or other referral source, and paid all required fees.

Anger management classes, couples counseling, or substance abuse counseling does not replace batterer intervention, and one should not be substituted for the other. 

Couples or family counseling with an abusive partner may be dangerous. This type of counseling should only be entered into after the batterer has completed the intervention program at which time you may re-evaluate your situation.

Stress, anger, communication problems, being provoked, or drugs and alcohol are not the cause of domestic violence.