Batterers Intervention Program (BIP)

Center for Problem Resolution offers a forty-week Batterers Intervention Program (BIP) for family abuse and violence which is designed to reduce the likelihood of future abuse. This program operates as one component of a Community Coordinated Response from the Elkhart County Court system, and other court systems of Goshen, Nappanee and Elkhart. CPR accepts court ordered referrals, or referrals from therapists, employers and clergy. BIP treatment is based on the Duluth and Emerge models.

Women’s Batterers Intervention Program

This is a forty-week program structured for women with anger-related problems. Its goal is to address the victim/perpetrator relationship and help cope with family violence. Dual-track programs are available.

Hispanic Domestic Violence

This group operates under the same forty-week format as the Batterers Intervention Program (BIP) but also includes culturally diverse education and the clarification of U.S. laws.

Impulse Control (Anger Management)

This is a series of classes lasting eight weeks. Classes focus on identifying anger problems and offering alternative ways to deal with anger.

IOP/BIP (Dual-Track Program)

If alcohol and violence problems are indicated during assessment, CPR offers a combined Dual-Track Program. The Dual Track Program lasts forty-weeks beginning with three sessions per week, decreasing to two sessions per week, and ending with one session per week.

One Day Anger Management

This one-day program is for minor offenses. Participants must have CPR counselor referral.

Batterers Intervention Program Goals

Promote safety of victims, men in program, and staff
– Hold men accountable for their own abusive behavior
– Challenge men to examine and change their beliefs which support violence against women
– Provide men with skills of anger management, stress reduction, and effective communication
– Provide resource referrals and safety planning for women