Battering Intervention and Prevention Program

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The Battering Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP) is designed to help men and women eliminate violent and other abusive behaviors in their relationships. Dealing with family violence is much more than just anger management. In a group format, participants explore and challenge old beliefs, learn new skills and experience the opportunity to practice these behaviors.

While some men and women are court-ordered to join the group, others choose to attend voluntarily.

The program adheres to the guidelines of the Texas Counsel on Family Violence, the Texas Criminal Justice Act and the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project: Home of the Duluth Model with initial and annual update training for the presenters.

BIPP Course Topics

  • Nonviolence
  • Non-threatening behavior
  • Respect
  • Support and trust
  • Honesty and accountability
  • Sexual respect
  • Partnership
  • Negotiation and fairness
  • Affects of family violence on children
  • Learning non-controlling   behaviors:
  • Time-outs
  • Recognizing anger cues
  • Positive self-talk
  • Acknowledging women’s anger and fear
  • Being aware of non-verbal cues
  • Letting go
  • Not needing to win
  • Communication
  • Problem solving


How can BIPP benefit you?

  • Accept responsibility for and stop violent and other abusive behaviors
  • Develop and follow a safety plan to stop violence and threats of violence
  • Change attitudes and beliefs that lead to violent, abusive and controlling behaviors
  • See and understand the point of view of persons victimized by or witnessing violent behavior
  • Learn and practice ways to develop abuse-free relationships that promote mutual growth, respect, and satisfaction
*Confidentiality is a vital part of the group process. Confidentiality means keeping private the information shared by you nad others with the counselor. Basically, what is said in the group stays in the group. Your identity and that of the others in the group will not be shared outside the group setting. Anyone breaking the confidentiality may be asked to leave the group.
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