The Men's Counseling Program

Battering Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP)

The Battering Intervention and Prevention Program is a program based on changing thoughts and behaviors. Many people who have difficulty with inappropriate and criminal behavior want to change but do not know how. This program helps abusive individuals to identify belief systems that form the core of abusive behaviors. This program teaches some tools that, if used, will help abusive individuals to avoid becoming abusive in the future.

How The Program Works

ALL FEES MUST BE PAID BY CASH, MONEY ORDER OR VISA/MASTERCARD AND BE PAID AT TIME OF SERVICE.

When assigned to a group, participants will be provided with directions to the location of that group. All groups are held at Hope's Door Program office.

Hours

• Meet with participants for an initial assessment/intake
• Provide crisis support on as needed basis
• Provide a minimum of 24 weekly sessions
• Provide court-mandated clients with the appropriate documentation
• Provide monthly progress updates to referral source
• Provide updates to client of status and participation
• Comply with anti-discrimination laws
• Provide fair and humane treatment
• Provide program orientation

• Attend the initial appointment, orientation, and weekly group sessions
• Refrain from all violence and abuse
• Is on time for group sessions
• Complies with group rules
• Does not violate terms of protective orders, probation, or other legal directives
• Work to maintain honesty with self and group and is willing to take responsibility for own behavior
• Abides by terms of probation, protective orders or other legal directives
• Refrains from use of alcohol or other drugs
• Make payments as required
• Attend minimum of 24 weeks of group sessions

All clients must complete the following components in order to complete successfully the Battering Intervention and Prevention Program:

1. Complete an intake/assessment session.
2. Complete a two (2) hour orientation session.
3. Complete 24 weeks of two (2) hour group sessions with no more than three absences. All absences must be made up.
4. Pay all program fees in full.
5. Have no reported incidents of violent behavior.
6. Does not violate terms of protective orders, probation, or other legal directives.
7. Refrains from use of alcohol and drugs.
8. Works to maintain honesty with self and group and is willing to take responsibility for own behavior.

Upon successful completion of the program, a letter of completion will be sent to the appropriate judicial personnel and the partner/victim. The letter of completion will also be placed in the client's file. In addition, a copy of the letter will be given to the client.

For more information or to schedule an intake and screening session please call Hope's (972)422-2911.