Citation

Morrison PK, Cluss PA, Miller EP, Fleming R, Hawker L, Bicehouse T, George D, Wright K, Chang JC. J. Fam. Violence 2017; 32(5): 481-491.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s10896-016-9835-x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Batterers intervention programs (BIPs) constitute a primary intervention for perpetrators of intimate partner violence (IPV). There is little understanding as to what elements are necessary for a good intervention program. We conducted 36 individual semi-structured interviews with professionals working with BIPs. Our results yielded three thematic categories: (1) optimal BIP structure--group size and program duration should foster change and interaction, (2) facilitator characteristics--co-facilitation is ideal, and facilitators should have IPV training, and (3) program approaches-programs should challenge their clients on their behavior, promote an environment of safety and openness, and strive to adapt to clients.

Language: en