Women that Use Force / Women's BIPP
Women that Use Force is a program for women who have used force or acts of violence/abuse in their intimate partner and/or family relationship(s). The class is a specialized psychosocial educational program for women designed to bring about awareness of the effects of violence/abuse in intimate partner/family relationships develop accountability and take responsibility for their participation in violent/abusive behavior(s).
- The goals of program are: To develop an understanding of the effects of intimate partner violence on partners, children, and society.
- To learn non-abusive ways to communicate and resolve conflict without the use force and violence.
- To assume responsibility for their violent/abusive behaviors towards the partner or family member.
- To increase safety for self and other family members and eliminate intimate partner/family violence/abuse.
- NO MORE VICTIMS
The class is 16 weeks in duration. The participant will attend a 2-hour weekly class for 16 weeks. Progress reports will be emailed to probation, parole, or court monthly. A completion certificate will be issued to the participant at the completion of the program.
CLASS IS CONDUCTED:
VIRTUALLY
VIRTUAL CLASSROOM REQUIREMENTS:
* Laptop, PC, Tablet or Cell Phone with a working
front facing camera and microphone
* Internet access
* Quiet place to focus and participate.
*Wearing a headset or earbuds are recommended
CLASS FEE:
$35.00 Intake/Orientation (one-time fee)
$30.00 weekly fee
HOW TO START CLASS
STEP 1:
Schedule a day and time for the intake/orientation virtually. Select from the dates and times provided below and pay the intake/orientation fee.
Virtual Participants: An "invite" to Join the Meeting will be emailed within 24 hours. Instructions on how to prepare for the meeting will be sent.
Before intake/orientation email the following documents and information:
Email the following documents and information:
*Picture of state DL/ID
*Court, CPS, probation, or parole documents
*Provide the name, email, and phone number of the officer, attorney, or court liaison. (for monthly progress reports).
STEP 2: Complete intake/orientation:
STEP 3: Start class!
Virtual Participants
*An invite to class will be emailed weekly to attend class.
*Class fee must be paid before attending class.