Abstract
The majority of batterer intervention program (BIP) evaluations have indicated they are marginally effective in reducing domestic violence recidivism. Meanwhile, correctional programs used to treat a variety of offenders (e.g., substance users, violent offenders, and so forth) that adhere to the “principles of effective intervention” (PEI) have reported significant reductions in recidivism. This article introduces the PEI—the principles on which evidence-based practices in correctional rehabilitation are based—and identifies the degree to which they are currently integrated into BIPs. The case is made that batterer programs could be more effective if they incorporate the PEI. Recommendations for further integration of the principles into BIPs are also provided.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 72-87 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Trauma, Violence, and Abuse |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
Keywords
- batterer intervention programs
- correctional rehabilitation
- domestic violence
- evidence-based practices
- principles of effective intervention
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health(social science)
- Applied Psychology
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health