Domestic Violence Batterer Intervention Program (BIP)

California Penal Code §1203.097-Compliant | Online Format

Domestic Violence Batterer Intervention Program (BIP)

California Penal Code 1203.097-Compliant | Online Format

The Domestic Violence Batterer Intervention Program (BIP) offered by Streets2Schools is a certified, court-approved program that fulfills all California requirements under Penal Code 1203.097. This comprehensive online course is designed to educate, transform, and equip participants with the insight and tools needed to change harmful behavior patterns.

How It Works

The program includes weekly 2-hour live group sessions conducted via secure video conferencing. Participants can join from a phone, tablet, or computer, and are required to have their video camera on for full engagement. In these sessions, clients interact in real time with the facilitator and fellow group members to discuss key topics and share insights.

In addition to live sessions, participants complete weekly online coursework, which alternates between:

  • Guided written reflections (deepening insight through personal responses), and

  • Practice assignments (real-world application of learned concepts).

Program Themes

In alignment with Penal Code 1203.097(c)(1)(F), our curriculum incorporates cultural, ethnic, class, and sexual orientation sensitivity while addressing:

  • Gender roles and socialization

  • The nature of violence and abusive behavior

  • Power and control dynamics in relationships

  • The psychological and emotional effects of abuse on victims

  • Patterns of oppression, including connections between violence and systemic racism

What You’ll Learn

This program promotes deep self-awareness, accountability, and behavioral transformation through:

  • Replacing harmful beliefs and values associated with domestic violence

  • Strengthening empathy and respect for others

  • Practicing nonviolent problem-solving skills

  • Understanding and disrupting the anger and abuse cycle

  • Demonstrating real-life change through reflective and applied assignments

Course Formats

  • 16 - Week

    A foundational introduction to domestic violence education, focused on increasing awareness, understanding power and control dynamics, and introducing basic nonviolent communication and accountability strategies. Ideal for first-time offenders or voluntary participants seeking short-term insight and change.

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  • 26 - Week

    An intermediate course designed to deepen understanding of the roots of abusive behavior, strengthen empathy, and expand emotional regulation skills. Participants begin applying change strategies more consistently and reflecting on patterns within relationships.

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  • 34 - Week

    A more comprehensive option that allows more time for practice, self-reflection, and accountability. This course emphasizes skill-building through repetition, peer interaction, and real-world application. Ideal for participants with a history of violence or complex relational dynamics.

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  • 52 - Week

    The full-length, court-mandated Batterer Intervention Program required by California Penal Code §1203.097. This intensive program provides a thorough exploration of belief systems, behavioral patterns, and cultural norms that contribute to domestic violence. Participants engage in sustained personal transformation, guided practice, and consistent group accountability over the course of a year.

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  • Para Clases en Español

    Ofrecemos clases de Intervención de Violencia Doméstica completamente en español, aprobadas por la corte y en cumplimiento con el Código Penal de California §1203.097. Estas clases están disponibles en formatos de 16, 26, 34 y 52 semanas, y se imparten en línea mediante sesiones grupales por video y tareas semanales.

    Los participantes aprenderán sobre el poder y control en las relaciones, el impacto del abuso, cómo identificar patrones de violencia y cómo desarrollar habilidades saludables para el cambio personal y la responsabilidad.

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Weekly Online Group Video Session

Group sessions are held at set times each week, and attendance is mandatory for successful program completion and issuance of a certificate. These sessions provide a supportive, structured space to:

  • Discuss forms of abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, economic, property destruction)

  • Understand the Love and Compassion Cycle, created by Dr. Denise Healy in 2020

  • Explore how power, control, and anger operate within relationships

  • Debunk myths about anger and abusive behavior

  • Identify the impact of domestic violence on victims and children

  • Develop alternative, nonviolent responses to conflict

A Groundbreaking Online Format

This program offers intervention education fully online—a groundbreaking format that increases accessibility without compromising depth or compliance. Whether you are mandated by the court or seeking voluntary growth, Streets2Schools provides a path forward with respect, structure, and lasting impact.