Outcomes From a Duluth Model Batterer Intervention Program at Completion and Long Term Follow-Up

Herman, Katharine; Rotunda, Robert J.; Williamson, Gail M.; Vodanovich, Stephen J.

doi:10.1080/10509674.2013.861316

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“…Duluth was developed in the early 1980s, specifically for intimate partner violence (IPV) with a male offender and female victim. As part of the Duluth approach, offenders are taught to identify maladaptive behaviors and find non-violent alternatives, as well as to change attitudes regarding power and control in intimate relationships (Cannon, Hamel, Buttell, & Ferreira, 2016;Herman, Rotunda, Williamson, & Vodanovich, 2014). BIPs require an offender's participation over a period of weeks based on state standards, in which several designated topics are addressed by a BIP or Duluth-trained "facilitator," including nonviolence, non-threating behavior, respect, support and trust, accountability and honesty, sexual respect, partnership, and negotiation and fairness.…”

Section: Restorative Justice For Domestic Violence Offendersmentioning

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A randomized controlled trial of restorative justice-informed treatment for domestic violence crimes

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Over 2,500 Batterer Intervention Programs (BIPs) now serve millions of domestic violence (DV) offenders each year. While BIPs aim to reduce DV, empirical studies show weak outcomes and high attrition rates. Restorative justice (RJ) provides promising results in other areas of crime prevention and reduction. A Utah-based study employed a randomized controlled design to assess both recidivism and harm reduction over a 24-month period, comparing a BIP-only intervention (standard treatment) and a BIP plus RJ program (hybrid treatment). The findings show that the hybrid treatment program results in significant reductions in new arrests (53%) and severity (52%). We conclude that a hybrid BIP plus RJ program is more effective than a BIP-only approach. At the very least, we show that RJ is a viable alternative treatment option for DV crimes, challenging the assumption that RJ and more specifically, victim participation in treatment, should be forbidden.

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Section: Restorative Justice For Domestic Violence Offendersmentioning

confidence: 99%

A randomized controlled trial of restorative justice-informed treatment for domestic violence crimes

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“…Upon conviction, many offenders are subsequently court-mandated to obtain treatment as a condition of their parole or probation (Dalton, 2007). DV offenders may participate in batterer intervention programs (BIPs) in addition to or in lieu of incarceration (Herman et al, 2014). Also known as partner abuse intervention programs (PAIPs), most state standards endorse group-style psycho-educational or cognitive behavioral focused treatment.…”

Section: Traditional Interventions For Ipv Perpetrationmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Men’s Group at St. Pius V: A Case Study of a Parish-Based Voluntary Partner Abuse Intervention Program

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Literature on Latino men and intervention for intimate partner violence/abuse (IPV/A) is slim. Over 100 men have voluntarily sought help for IPV/A perpetration from “The Men’s Group” (TMG) at St. Pius V parish in Chicago, IL (US) and remained engaged for extended periods. Given the rarity of prolonged non-court mandated engagement in batterer intervention programs (BIPs), a case study was conducted to explore how TMG functions. Drawing on multiple data sources, this study examined development and implementation of TMG, while also investigating contextual factors, motivators and facilitators of participants’ involvement. Data revealed that TMG functions within a supportive community context by using a mixture of traditional techniques and innovative practices, creating a unique treatment modality. The program was found to be culturally-sensitive and spirituality-based. Reasons for initial attendance varied but included: (1) fear of losing or actual loss of their partner/family; (2) acknowledging a problem and desiring to change for self or others; and (3) a desire to reach inner peace. Three themes shed light on why men remain engaged in TMG, including: (1) being met with respect by facilitators; (2) experiencing TMG as “family”; and (3) gaining benefits. Reliance upon the criminal justice system is not enough to address IPV/A perpetration. This program shows promise as an alternative or supplement to traditional BIPs, which typically rely on clients being court-mandated to attend treatment. Given the widespread nature of IPV/A, understanding the operation of potential community-based alternatives or supplements to BIPs is critical in widening access to treatment.

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“…As part of the DV treatment programs operating in the community or within prisons, one can find a wide range of diverse therapeutic methods (Akoensi et al, 2013;Babcock et al, 2004;Coulter & Vandeweerd, 2009;Day et al, 2009). There are three therapeutic approaches used in treating batterers, while the two most common rehabilitation programs for batterers are based on the Duluth model (psychoeducational therapy), and the cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) (Akoensi et al, 2013;Coulter & Vandeweerd, 2009;Enosh et al, 2013;Herman, Rotunda, Williamson, & Vodanovich, 2014;Price & Rosenbaum, 2009;Sartin, Hansen, & Huss, 2006), the less common approach involves psychodynamic therapy (PDT).…”

Section: Rehabilitation Programsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In addition, other skills are taught as part of the program to reduce stress, develop communication skills, and provide problem-solution training. These tools are aimed at changing the array of attitudes, emotions, and behaviors expressed by these men towards women, in general, and towards their intimate partners, in particular (Herman et al, 2014).…”

Section: Rehabilitation Programsmentioning

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“The Whole Is Greater Than the Sum of the Parts”: Prison Staff Perceptions of Domestic Violence Rehabilitation Programs

Shoham

Zelig

Hasisi

et al. 2017

Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol

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This qualitative study is part of a mixed methods research project that examined the effectiveness of the primary rehabilitation program for domestic violence offenders in the Israeli Prison Services-the "House of Hope." The quantitative part of the study showed that the "House of Hope" program was effective in reducing recidivism among participating inmates. The purpose of this qualitative study was to describe the rehabilitation program according to the perspectives of the program staff. For this purpose, semistructured interviews were conducted with the department staff during the study as well as with past directors. The qualitative findings suggested that the success of the program probably stemmed from a synergistic combination of several components, for example, identifying the characteristics of domestic violence offenders and adjusting treatment programs to their needs, along with exposure to psychological treatment in varied therapies (cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducational, and psychodynamic) and formats (group therapy and individual therapy) during a 1-year stay in a hierarchical therapeutic community. Other components mentioned are staff professionalism, stability, and the program's location in a therapeutic-oriented prison that is architecturally designed and built to create a less stressful environment for the inmates and the staff.

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Outcomes From a Duluth Model Batterer Intervention Program at Completion and Long Term Follow-Up

Cited by 46 publications

References 33 publications

A randomized controlled trial of restorative justice-informed treatment for domestic violence crimes

A randomized controlled trial of restorative justice-informed treatment for domestic violence crimes

The Men’s Group at St. Pius V: A Case Study of a Parish-Based Voluntary Partner Abuse Intervention Program

“The Whole Is Greater Than the Sum of the Parts”: Prison Staff Perceptions of Domestic Violence Rehabilitation Programs

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