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A Community’s Response to Domestic ViolenceJune 3, 2010Domestic Violence Offender Treatment andThe Virginia Certified Batterer Intervention Program Keith E. Fender, Ph.D., LCSW, CSOTP Diplomate, National Association of Forensic Counselors Certified Domestic Violence Counselor III Topics History of Batterer Intervention Programs in Virginia Research Regarding Appropriate Treatment for Domestic Violence Offenders The Differences between BIP and Anger Management Assessing Domestic Violence Risk Factors Treatment Components of a BIP History of Batterer Intervention Programs in Virginia 1998 – Commission on Family Violence Prevention of the Supreme Court of VA charged Virginians Against Domestic Violence (VADV) and the Coalition for the Treatment of Abusive Behaviors (C-TAB) to develop and implement standards for services designed to intervene in domestic violence. April 2000 – Virginia Standards for Batterer Intervention Programs were completed. Standards of practice were established for BIP providers A multi-disciplinary board has been appointed to over-see the certification of Batterer Intervention Programs. The board is comprised of 17 professionals from all regions of the state representing: DV programs, mental health agencies, community corrections, probation and parole, faith-based service providers, judges, commonwealth attorneys, and others. Information available at The Virginia Community Criminal Justice Association (VCCJA) is a non-profit membership organization which includes local community corrections and pretrial services directors, staff and other individuals involved with the criminal justice system. The membership includes nearly 450 individuals and organizations representing all sectors of public safety and various treatment providers. VCCJA joined The Virginia Batterer Intervention Certification Board in early 2000. OFFICE OF THE EXECTUIVE SECTRETARY OF THE SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA Studied: Court Referral Methods for Domest