Key Components of the Batterer Intervention Program Process: An Analysis of Observational Data From Two Community-Based BIPs. (November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Morrison, Penelope K.; Goodkind, Sara; Holland, Cynthia L.; Cluss, Patricia A.; Miller, Elizabeth; George, Donna; Fleming, Rhonda; Chang, Judy C.
• Is Part Of: Violence against women. Volume 27:Number 14(2021)
• Page Start: 2617
• Page End: 2641
• Publication Date: 2021-11
• Subjects: intimate partner violence -- perpetrators -- batterer intervention; Abused women -- Periodicals; Women -- Crimes against -- Periodicals; Violent crimes -- Periodicals; Femmes victimes de violence -- Périodiques; Femmes, Crimes contre les -- Périodiques; Crimes violents -- Périodiques; 362.8292
• DOI: 10.1177/1077801220975505
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1077-8012

Abstract

Qualitative research on batterer intervention programs (BIPs) has primarily consisted of interview-based studies of clients and facilitators. To date, no research has utilized observational data to understand how BIPs "work, " or the processes occurring in BIPs that promote prosocial behavioral change. Forty-four observations of BIP group sessions were conducted. Two key processes were found: "facilitator processes" (e.g., managing group dynamics and engaging clients in learning) and "client processes" (e.g., mutual aid, help-seeking, and support). More observational research on BIPs is needed to uncover the full range of processes occurring during BIPs and that can link group processes to client outcomes.