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- Emphasize emotion management and behavior regulation<\/span><\/li>\n
- Address underlying causes of abusive behavior, beyond anger<\/span><\/li>\n
- Recognize complex relationship dynamics that contribute to abuse<\/span><\/li>\n
- Provide comprehensive, supportive intervention over multiple sessions<\/span><\/li>\n
- Foster empathy and understanding for all parties involved<\/span><\/li>\n
- Create a safe space for exploration and personal growth<\/span><\/li>\n
- Consider the impact of gender on relationship dynamics<\/span><\/li>\n
- Take a holistic approach to promote healthy relationships<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- National research shows that\u00a0<\/span>over 80% of survivors<\/b>\u00a0want the person causing harm to receive help changing their behavior, rather than face punishment alone.\u00b9<\/li>\n
- Well-designed DVIPs that are\u00a0<\/span>trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and coordinated with survivor advocacy<\/b>\u00a0reduce the likelihood of future violence and increase survivors\u2019 long-term safety and well-being.\u00b2<\/li>\n
- Studies demonstrate that participants who complete certified DVIPs are\u00a0<\/span>less likely to reoffend<\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>more likely to accept responsibility<\/b>, and\u00a0<\/span>develop increased understanding of the impact of their actions<\/b>\u00a0on partners and families.\u00b3<\/li>\n
- Communities with integrated DVIP and survivor services experience\u00a0<\/span>lower recidivism rates<\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>stronger interagency coordination<\/b>, and\u00a0<\/span>greater survivor satisfaction<\/b>\u00a0with justice outcomes.\u2074<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Cissner, A. B., Labriola, M., Rempel, M., & Fedoroff, A. (2019).\u00a0<\/span>A National Portrait of Domestic Violence Court Responses to Survivors\u2019 Needs.<\/i>\u00a0Center for Court Innovation.<\/li>\n
- Futures Without Violence (2021).\u00a0<\/span>Engaging Men and Boys: Building Healthy Families and Communities.<\/i><\/li>\n
- Gondolf, E. (2002).\u00a0<\/span>Batterer Intervention Systems: Issues, Outcomes, and Recommendations.<\/i>\u00a0Sage Publications.<\/li>\n
- Gilligan, J., Lee, B., & the San Francisco Sheriff\u2019s Department. (2005).\u00a0<\/span>Evaluation of the Resolve to Stop the Violence Project (RSVP).<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Website: arcounselingandwellness.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- Email: group@arcounselingandwellness.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- Phone: (501) 205-4570<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Address: 424 Spruce Street, Texarkana, TX 75501<\/li>\n
- Website: dvptxk.org<\/a><\/li>\n
- Phone: (903) 794-4000<\/span><\/li>\n
- Fax: (903) 792-2924<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Address: 3805 West 12th Street, Suite 201 (Willie L. Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center) Little Rock, Arkansas 72204<\/li>\n
- Website: acdrc.net<\/a><\/li>\n
- Phone: (501) 379-1501<\/li>\n
- Fax: (501) 379-1564<\/li>\n
- Class Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5:30pm to 7:00pm and on Saturdays: 10:00am to 11:30am. Upon request, customized class schedules\/times may be available based on the referral source and the total number of participants referred.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Website: servingatriskfamilies.org<\/a><\/li>\n
- Phone: (678) 216-7599<\/li>\n
- Email: fvip@servingatriskfamilies.org<\/a><\/li>\n
- Class Hours: Classes are offered on a weekly basis by trained facilitators and held live virtually via Zoom. Classes are offered in English and Spanish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Recognized Evidence-Based Programs & Curricula for DVIP<\/h2>\n
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This list includes programs and curricula that have been shown effective according to peer-reviewed academic journals and national partners. These curricula have been reviewed by the DVIP Advisory Board and voted to be included in our list of recognized programs.<\/p>\n
If you feel a program or curricula should be added or removed, please submit your concerns (with supporting evidence) to info@domesticpeace.com for review by the DVIP Advisory Board during their quarterly meetings.<\/p>\n
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The STOP Domestic Violence Program<\/h3>\n
The STOP Domestic Violence Program offers a comprehensive approach focused on empowering individuals, promoting safety, and fostering long-term healing and change. | wwnorton.com\/books\/9780393714470<\/a><\/p>\n
Family Peace Initiative<\/h3>\n
Family Peace Initiative promotes healing and transformation within families affected by domestic violence through trauma-informed care and community support. | www.familypeaceinitiative.com\/about<\/a><\/p>\n
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Allies in Change<\/h3>\n
The Allies in Change model provides an accountable and supportive setting for men to understand the role of male socialization, identify the ways they have been abusive or controlling of others, examine and change their beliefs about abuse, and practice acceptable alternatives to abuse. | alliesinchange.org\/the-aic-curriculum<\/a><\/p>\n
Duluth<\/h3>\n
“The Duluth Model” is an approach to domestic violence intervention and prevention that focuses on community collaboration and challenging societal norms. | www.theduluthmodel.org\/what-is-the-duluth-model\/<\/a><\/p>\n
Conceptual Clarity Model (HEAL Curriculum)<\/h3>\n
The Conceptual Clarity Model (HEAL Curriculum) is derived from a deep analysis of a progression from awareness to the cessation of harm and the presence of integrity. Developing an understanding of accountability, so that program participants connect their actions with integrity, respect, and honor. | batteringinterventiontraining.com<\/a><\/p>\n
Emerge<\/h3>\n
Emerge is an organization committed to ending domestic violence by providing transformative programs and services that empower survivors, educate the community, and promote healthy relationships. | emergedv.com<\/a><\/p>\n
House of Ruth: House of Ruth Maryland\u2019s Gateway Project<\/h3>\n
House of Ruth Maryland\u2019s abuse intervention model, \u201cGateway Project: A Path To Nonviolence\u201d is a 28-week intervention curriculum designed for men who have both used abusive behaviors toward an intimate partner and who experience systemic oppression in their day-to-day lives. | hruth.org<\/a><\/p>\n
Domestic Abuse Project<\/h3>\n
The Domestic Abuse Project (DAP) is an organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for survivors of domestic abuse through comprehensive services, including legal assistance, counseling, and community education. | mndap.org<\/a><\/p>\n
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Are you a service provider of DVIP?<\/h2>\n
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If your clinic or agency offers a variety of DVIP, please register their information with our organization (using the form below) so we can get in touch about certification, standards, and other resources for service providers.<\/p>\n
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For Further Research<\/h2>\n
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Evidence-Based DVIP Curriculum Models<\/a><\/p>\n
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Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence: Standards and Guidelines for batterer Intervention Programs (September 2018)\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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National Clearinghouse on Abusive Partner Intervention Resources<\/a><\/p>\n
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Arkansas Standards for Domestic Violence Intervention Programs<\/a><\/p>\n
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Arkansas Standards for Domestic Violence Intervention Programs<\/a><\/p>\n
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Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence – Perpetrator Intervention Programs\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
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“Anger management has not been found to be effective in reducing recidivism in those who batter” – Bocko, S., C. Cicchetti, L. Lempicki, and A. Powell (Nov. 2004).<\/p>\n
Source: https:\/\/www.biscmi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/BIP-Effectiveness-1.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\u201cAnger Management Programs and practices place blame on the victim; \u2026diminishing [the abusive partner’s] full accountability and responsibility for [their] behavior\u2026Anger Management practices collude with the abusive partner by disregarding and\/or rejecting sexist, misogynist, entitlement, privileged attitudes and beliefs, which perpetuate abuse\u2026Anger Management does not take into account an [abusive partner’s] premeditated controlling behaviors which inflict increasing fear and terror in [their] partner over time\u2026\u201d. – Moshe Rozdzial, NOMAS 2017.<\/p>\n
Source: https:\/\/nomas.org\/position-statement-anger-management-response-mens-violence-women\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
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“Nationally, research repeatedly indicates that recidivism rates are reduced for those who complete a [domestic violence] intervention program (DVIP).” – (Bocko, S., C. Cicchetti, L. Lempicki, and A. Powell | Nov. 2004), (Eckhardt, C. | Aug. 2003), (Bennett, L., C. Stoops, C. Call, and H. Flett | 2007), Feder, L., and L. Dugan | 2004), (Gondolf, E. | 2002), Klein, A. | June 2009).<\/p>\n
Source: https:\/\/www.biscmi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/BIP-Effectiveness-1.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
“Shown to be effective in reduced official reports of re-arrests, victim reports of reduced re-assaults, and self-reported improvements in women\u2019s lives (Dutton 1986; Chen et al., 1989; Hamberger and Hastings 1990; Palmer, Brown and Berrera 1992; Dobash & Dobash 1999; Gondolf 2004; Kelly & Westmarland 2015; Snow Jones, D\u2019Aagostino, Gondolf & Heckert 2004; Bennett et al. 2007; Boots et al. 2016) “<\/p>\n
“Ordering men to attend DVIP can result in \u2018gradual but meaningful improvement, in men\u2019s respectful communications, reduced restrictions on women\u2019s liberty, safety and freedom from violence, shared parenting, awareness of self and others, and safer, healthier childhood\u2019 (Kelly & Westmarland, 2015).”<\/p>\n
“At least one research report that included children reported that the children of men ordered to attend DVIP had \u2018…much more positive relationships with their fathers, reduced fears, and increased feelings of safety after their fathers completed domestic abuse programs\u2019 (Alderson, Westmarland, & Kelly, 2013).<\/p>\n
“Stewart, Gabora, Kropp and Lee (2014) evaluated a domestic violence offender program based on RNR and found high levels of change in attitudes about violence against women, in pro-social beliefs and reductions in domestic violence and other violent crime.”<\/p>\n
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“Length of program can make a difference…[research] compared an 8 week and 26 week program that used the same curriculum, the same number of hours…and the 26 week program showed significant difference” – Davis, R., B. Taylor, and C. Maxwell | Jan 2000). Source: https:\/\/www.biscmi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/BIP-Effectiveness-1.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
“Batterers who completed the 24-week program, however, did report decreases in physical and verbal aggression at the post assessment period” – Herman, K. Rotunda, R. Williamson, G. & Vodanovich, S | Jan 2014), Source: https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/10509674.2013.861316<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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S.A.F.E
Support for Families in Crisis<\/h3>\n![\"Logo](\"https:\/\/domesticpeace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SAFE-Logo-300x200.png\")
Serving at-risk families everywhere, Inc. provides a 26-week psycho-educational family violence intervention program designed to disrupt the cycle of violence by exploring root causes of violence, deconstructing harmful behaviors and beliefs, and buliding skills required to maintain healthy realtionships.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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ACDRC
Arkansas Community Dispute Resolution Centers, Inc.<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/domesticpeace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ACDRC.png\")
<\/p>\nHighly experienced professionals guide participants through evidence-based techniques and support services to empower and sustain change toward a more peaceful and safe relationship with partners, among family, and in the community.<\/p>\n
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Domestic Violence Prevention, Inc.<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nTheir ongoing mission is to break the cycle of violence by providing a safe alternative to a violent home and by providing education, counseling, and support services to clients and their children.<\/p>\n
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Recommended DVIP Providers<\/h2>\n
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Arkansas Counseling & Wellness<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nOffers a diverse range of treatment plans guided by compassionate Licensed Mental Health Professionals. The curriculum is carefully designed based on proven research and real-world experience, ensuring effective and supportive care.<\/p>\n
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- Futures Without Violence (2021).\u00a0<\/span>Engaging Men and Boys: Building Healthy Families and Communities.<\/i><\/li>\n
- Well-designed DVIPs that are\u00a0<\/span>trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and coordinated with survivor advocacy<\/b>\u00a0reduce the likelihood of future violence and increase survivors\u2019 long-term safety and well-being.\u00b2<\/li>\n
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The Evidence is Clear:<\/h3>\n
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- Address underlying causes of abusive behavior, beyond anger<\/span><\/li>\n
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Anger Management Programs<\/h3>\n
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