What's Going on Out There?

ABSTRACT

This national survey reports the current state of batterer intervention programs (BIP) and the provision of batterer intervention services. BIP directors (N= 150) provide data regarding program structure, service characteristics, referral processes, client characteristics, evaluation activities, and recidivism. Results indicate that BIP have become more independent of parent agencies and two-thirds are completely self-supporting from client fees. Current development of specific treatment tracks and the screening of clients for these tracks are judged to be inadequate. This survey is believed to be the largest to date and the first on a national scale in 20 years. Recommendation is made for national coordination of BIP efforts.

Key Words:

• Batterer intervention program
• domestic violence
• family violence