The Batterer Intervention Program is a program that batterers attend, usually as part of the legal system response to an act of domestic violence. However, anyone who feels they may need to attend this program can attend voluntarily. The Batterer Intervention Program plays an important role in a coordinated community response to domestic violence. Victim safety and offender accountability are the primary goal of our Batterer Intervention Program. The Batterer Intervention Program is monitored, regulated, and certified by the Florida Department of Children and Families. In light of recent budget cuts, the Department determined it necessary to suspend the acceptance and approval of new applicants for certification as a batterer intervention program or as an assessor. Avalon Treatment Center counselor, Joanna Johnson, MSW, CAC, is in good standing and licensed by the Department of Children and Families to provide this program. The Batterer Intervention Program runs for a state mandated twenty-nine (29) weeks. Clients are required to attend on a weekly basis. The Batterer Intervention Program uses a psycho-educational group model that incorporates power and control dynamics in the program curriculum.

This program uses a book written by our owner/facilitator, Joanna Johnson, MSW, CAC, CCFC. A copy of this book can be purchased through the store on this website.