BIPP (Battering Intervention and Prevention Program)
The Battering Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP) This is class specialized MALES only psychosocial educational program designed to bring about awareness of the effects domestic violence in intimate partner/family relationships and offender accountability.
The goals of BIPP are:
· The offender to assume responsibility for their violent/abusive behaviors towards the victim.
· Develop an understanding of the effects of intimate partner violence on the victim, children and society.
· Learn non-abusive ways to communicate and resolve conflict without using power and control.
· Increase victim safety and eliminate intimate partner violence/abuse.
NO MORE VICTIMS
The class is on the Harris County Approved Provider list. The class is 18-weeks in duration. The participant will attend a 2- hour weekly class for 18 weeks. Progress reports will be email to probation, parole or court monthly. A completion certificate will be issued to the participate at the completion of the program.
CLASS IS CONDUCTED VIRTUALY AND IN-PERSON:
(The instructor will conduct the class via video conference
in the classroom and the students will participate in the class
discussions, activities and complete worksheets from their homes
via web conference).
OR
Attend classes in-person upon request in the office.
REMOTE 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:
$25.00 Intake/Orientation (one-time fee)
$30.00 weekly fee
HOW TO START CLASS
STEP 1: Schedule a day and time for the intake/orientation, by selecting from the list provided below and pay the intake/orientation fee. An "invite" to join the meeting will be emailed within 24 hours. Instructions on how to prepare for the meeting will be emailed. The intake/orientation appointment is conducted virtually or (in person upon request).
STEP 2: Complete intake/orientation:
Before intake/orientation email the following documents.
Picture of state DL/ID (for verification purposes)
Court and/or probation/parole related documents
STEP 3: Start class!
*An Invite to class will be emailed weekly to attend class.
*Class fee must be paid before attending class.
