Advanced BIP Training/Group Curriculum

California PC 1207.097 mandates that anyone convicted of a domestic violence offense to complete a court-approved program consisting of weekly 2 hour group sessions for a period of 52 weeks.  John Hamel and his staff at John Hamel & Associates conduct such a program in the San Francisco Bay Area, serving convicted clients, as well as individuals referred through Child and Family Services, Family Court and those seeking help on a voluntary basis.  This 5-hour seminar now makes the program available to certified batterer intervention providers, or facilitators-in-training who have previously completed the 40-hour core requirements of PC 1207.098.  Features:

• Overview of relevant family violence research

• Detailed, week-by-week review of Facilitator’s Manual and the 52 weekly lessons

• Thorough review of 100+ page Participant Workbook, including introduction, progress logs, informational handouts and exercises

• Master copies of Facilitator Manual and Participant Workbook provided free of charge to all facilitators for future use at their agency

The 16-52 week program is suitable for adult men and women who have been convicted of a domestic violence offense, as well as for any individual who has been verbally and/or physically abusive towards his or her intimate partner. Psychoeducational, small group format encourages client participation, while providing practical strategies for overcoming aggression and improving relationship skills.  Workbook includes progress logs and weekly exercises to facilitate learning. The program addresses intimate partner and family violence, and covers: the dynamics of partner abuse, power and control, socialization of violence, gender roles, the impact of domestic violence on children, anger management, coping with stress, communication and conflict resolution skills.

Agency Rate: $1,495
Individual Rate:  $695 ($595 each when 2 or more enrolled)
 (Includes unlimited future use of course materials)

5-HOUR TRAININGS  CAN BE CONDUCTED AT YOUR AGENCY AT A TIME OF
YOUR CHOOSING FOR REGULAR COST PLUS TRAVEL EXPENSES.

OR PURCHASE COMPLETE CLIENT WORKBOOK SEPARATELY IN ELECTRONIC FORM
(No training required; Includes Permission to Use Agreement)
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Call John Hamel for Information on Next San Francisco Bay Area Training
(415) 472-3275