@article{ref1,
title="Standards for batterer intervention programs in Canada: a history and review",
journal="Canadian journal of community mental health",
year="1999",
author="Dankwort, J. and Austin, J.",
volume="18",
number="1",
pages="19-38",
abstract="This article reports on the growing trend of setting standards for intervention with batterers. All existing Canadian standards for batterer intervention programs (BIPs) are examined, including a discussion on how they came into effect and any controversy associated with their development. A brief background of the battering intervention field and the growth of BIP standards in North America is provided, followed by a description of the types and content of Canadian standards. Compliance with standards were mandatory in two regions and voluntary in three others. Two more regions had standards in a draft stage of development. Elements of standards typically included directives on: general program goals; the protocol and procedures programs should follow, including counselling format; and program staff ethics and qualifications. The article concludes with a discussion of the findings and suggestions for improving standards.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0713-3936",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}