Texas Battering intervention and prevention program requirements

To qualify as an approved BIPP program, it must meet guidelines set by the Community Justice Assistance Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, with input from a designated statewide nonprofit organization that provides family violence assistance and advocacy.

The BIPP program proposal must describe the counseling/treatment services it will provide to batterers referred by the courts. It must include letters demonstrating community commitment, including from local law enforcement, courts, probation, a local shelter, and others - showing they will cooperate with and support the program's activities.

The proposal must also outline any existing public education efforts on family violence in the community and commit to participating in the statewide educational campaign.

Approved programs must be located in a county with a family violence shelter. The primary approach must be direct counseling/intervention with the batterer, not requiring victim participation. Programs must offer training to justice system professionals on family violence dynamics and treatment.

There must be a system in place to receive court referrals of batterers and report back on compliance with the treatment program. However, programs can also serve non-court ordered clients.

So in essence, BIPPs must meet state standards, demonstrate community coordination and buy-in, provide batterer counseling and training without involving victims, and have protocols for court-ordered referrals - all while participating in a broader public education effort on family violence.

Texas BIPP Curriculum Requirements

The Texas Battering Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP) Curriculum covers various aspects related to family violence. This includes understanding the history of the movement against family violence and recognizing that battering is deliberate behavior aimed at controlling a relationship. The curriculum also discusses the characteristics of batterers and their actions, along with safety planning and assessing risks for victims. It delves into the impact of violence on victims, children, and communities, and educates on Texas laws concerning family violence and reporting.

Additionally, the training includes:

• Reviewing the guidelines for accreditation set by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Community Justice Assistance Division (TDCJ-CJAD).
• Developing cultural competency to understand and respect diverse backgrounds.
• Holding batterers accountable for their actions.
• Understanding collusion (when individuals work together secretly for harmful purposes).
• Managing victim contact appropriately.
• Creating individual plans for batterers, including assessing risks and planning for non-violence.
• Avoiding ineffective interventions for batterers and addressing concerns related to facilitating group sessions.
• Assessing and reporting on the progress and compliance of batterers to the referring authority.
• Maintaining ethical standards for BIPP facilitators.
• Recognizing family violence prevention as a matter of social justice.

By covering these topics, the BIPP curriculum aims to equip facilitators with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively intervene in and prevent family violence.

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Domestic Violence Classes

Class	Price
8 Hour Domestic Violence / Batterer Intervention Class	$149	Register Now
10 Hour Domestic Violence / Batterer Intervention Class	$179	Register Now
12 Hour Domestic Violence / Batterer Intervention Class	$199	Register Now
16 Hour Domestic Violence / Batterer Intervention Class	$249	Register Now
24 Hour Domestic Violence / Batterer Intervention Class	$319	Register Now
26 Hour Domestic Violence / Batterer Intervention Class	$324	Register Now
28 Hour Domestic Violence / Batterer Intervention Class	$339	Register Now
36 Hour Domestic Violence / Batterer Intervention Class	$449	Register Now
40 Hour Domestic Violence / Batterer Intervention Class	$499	Register Now
48 Hour Domestic Violence / Batterer Intervention Class	$599	Register Now
52 Hour Domestic Violence / Batterer Intervention Class	$679	Register Now

Spanish Domestic Violence Classes

Class	Price
8 Hour Spanish Domestic Violence / Batterer Intervention Class	$149	Register Now
10 Hour Spanish Domestic Violence / Batterer Intervention Class	$179	Register Now
12 Hour Spanish Domestic Violence / Batterer Intervention Class	$199	Register Now
16 Hour Spanish Domestic Violence / Batterer Intervention Class	$249	Register Now
24 Hour Spanish Domestic Violence / Batterer Intervention Class	$319	Register Now
26 Hour Spanish Domestic Violence / Batterer Intervention Class	$324	Register Now
28 Hour Spanish Domestic Violence / Batterer Intervention Class	$339	Register Now
36 Hour Spanish Domestic Violence / Batterer Intervention Class	$449	Register Now
40 Hour Spanish Domestic Violence / Batterer Intervention Class	$499	Register Now
48 Hour Spanish Domestic Violence / Batterer Intervention Class	$599	Register Now
52 Hour Spanish Domestic Violence / Batterer Intervention Class	$679	Register Now

Family Violence Intervention Programs

Class	Price
36 Hour Family Violence Intervention Program (24 week equivalent)	$449	Register Now
36 Hour Spanish Family Violence Intervention Program (24 week equivalent)	$449	Register Now