@article{ref1,
title="Elements needed for quality batterer intervention programs: perspectives of professionals who deal with intimate partner violence",
journal="Journal of family violence",
year="2017",
author="Morrison, Penelope K. and Cluss, Patricia A. and Miller, Elizabeth P. and Fleming, Rhonda and Hawker, Lynn and Bicehouse, Terry and George, Donna and Wright, Kalem and Chang, Judy C.",
volume="32",
number="5",
pages="481-491",
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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0885-7482",
doi="10.1007/s10896-016-9835-x",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10896-016-9835-x"
}