Batterer’s
Intervention
Program
About the Curriculum
The Batterer’s Intervention
Program (BIP) uses the Power
and Control Curriculum, which
is modeled from the Domestic
Abuse Intervention Project in
Duluth, Minnesota. This model
explores eight themes, each of
which is discussed over a
three-week period. The
curriculum is designed to
challenge men to move from
authoritarian relationships,
which are maintained through
the use of controlling and
abusive tactics to relationships
based on equality.
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Themes:
Additional Crisis Center
Programs and Services
24-hour crisis line
Safe shelters
Transitional shelters
Protection/harassment orders
Peer support groups
Transportation
Financial Assistance
Crisis support
Professional referrals
Education/prevention programs
We provide services for all
individuals who are affected
by domestic violence and
sexual assault
Intimidation – Non-threatening behavior
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Emotional abuse – Respect
BIP Office/Crisis Center
Isolation – Trust & support
2251 N. Webb Road
Minimize, Deny, Blame – Honesty
Grand Island, NE 68803-1740
Power and control – Equality
Using children – Responsible parenting
Using privilege – Shared responsibility
Economic abuse – Economic partnership
Coercion & threats – Negotiation & fairness
(308) 382 - 8250
gicrisis.com
(BIP)
Because wanting to
stop is not enough.
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An educational program
for abusive and
controlling men
Stopping the Violence
The BIP works with trained facilitators to
provide a structured 36-session domestic
violence group that follows national
standards. Groups at the BIP meet once a
week for approximately 1.5 hours. Each
group has two co-facilitators and about 8-10
members. We meet with each man coming
into the program to determine which group
best fits his needs.
BIP offers an educational group based
setting for men who have verbally, mentally
or physically abused a woman in a
relationship. Children who hear or witness
the abuse are often victims of emotional
and/or physical abuse as well. BIP groups
also address the connections between spouse
abuse and child abuse.
Using power, control, and abusive tactics
is often a learned behavior. It may be
learned by witnessing or being a victim of
abuse as a child, from peers, from the media,
or from society. These behaviors were
learned over time, and will take time and a
strong desire and commitment to change.
Is This Program Right For You?
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Have you ever hit, grabbed, threatened or
intimidated your partner?
Has your partner ever expressed fear when
you become angry?
Do you name call or criticize your partner?
Do you blame your abusive behavior on
others?
Have you ever been accused of mistreating
your children?
Has your partner complained about jealous
or possessive behavior on your part?
If you answered “yes” to any of these
questions, you could benefit from this
program. Our experience shows us that once a
man begins to abuse in any of these ways, he
has a problem that won’t go away, and will
most likely get worse.
“Nobody feels good about hitting his wife. The groups
and the guys in it made me think about what I really
wanted, it make me take a look at my values.” - Mike
“When I was arrested, I was mad at everyone - the
police, my wife, this program - I blamed everyone.
These groups really helped. Me. I see now what I was
doing and I had to make the decision to change. I
think I deal with my problems a lot differently now.” Dave
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Q&A
What are the goals?
1. Stop the violence
2. Help men recognize that they are
responsible for their own behavior
3. Explore non-violence and noncontrolling ways of relating with women
4. Provide support and assistance for men
who choose to change
Will this program help?
The only way this program can help an
abusive person is if the person chooses to
change. No one else can do it for them. They
have to be willing to accept responsibility for
their behavior, be willing to give up their
control, and be committed to the program in
order to make the changes.
In Nebraska, it is against the law to commit
acts of domestic abuse or to place one’s
partner in fear of physical harm. When
responding to assault calls, police officers in
Grand Island are expected to use their
power to make arrests rather than “quieting
things down.” Any person arrested has the
right to hire an attorney. If they cannot
afford an attorney, one would be appointed
to represent them. The judge will explain
these rights at the arraignment along with
the charges that were filed. Usually on a first
offense misdemeanor assault, a person who
pleads guilty or is found guilty at trial has
the option of participating in the BIP
counseling/education program in lieu of a
fine or going to jail. Repeat offenses or
convictions of assault involving serious
injury to the victim or use of a weapon may
result in a jail sentence.