Elements Needed for Quality Batterer Intervention Programs: Perspectives of Professionals Who Deal with Intimate Partner Violence |
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| Authors: | Penelope K. Morrison Patricia A. Cluss Elizabeth P. Miller Rhonda Fleming Lynn Hawker Terry Bicehouse Donna George Kalem Wright Judy C. Chang |
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| Affiliation: | 1.Penn State New Kensington,New Kensington,USA;2.Standing Firm: The Business Case to End Partner Violence,Pittsburgh,USA;3.Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC,Pittsburgh,USA;4.Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh,Pittsburgh,USA;5.California University of Pennsylvania,California,USA;6.Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC,Pittsburgh,USA |
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| 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. |
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