Domestic Violence Education
These free educational guides explain the patterns that domestic violence education addresses and how these cases move through court. They cover what court-ordered domestic violence classes involve, how batterer intervention programs vary by state, the cycle of violence and the power and control model, how exposure to violence affects children, and what community service requirements can look like in a domestic violence case.
They are for people with a domestic violence charge, family members trying to understand the process, and professionals who work with them. Use them to understand the terms of your order before you meet your provider or probation officer. The guides are not a class, a batterer intervention program, counseling or treatment, and reading them does not complete a court requirement. If your court ordered domestic violence classes or a batterer intervention program, enroll with a licensed provider or the program your court names. If you or someone you know is in danger, contact local emergency services or a domestic violence hotline.
Batterer Intervention Programs: Requirements by State
Learn about batterer intervention programs (BIPs), how they differ by state, what the typical requirements are, and how to find a certified program that meets your court order.
Court-Ordered Domestic Violence Classes: What to Expect
Understand what court-ordered domestic violence education involves, how it differs from anger management, what the coursework covers, and how to successfully complete the requirement.
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children: What Research Shows
Understand how exposure to domestic violence affects children's development, behavior, and mental health. Learn what the research says about short-term and long-term impacts.
How Power and Control Dynamics Work in Abusive Relationships
Understand the Power and Control Wheel framework used in domestic violence education. Learn how coercive control operates through intimidation, isolation, economic abuse, and other tactics.
Understanding the Cycle of Violence: Education and Awareness
Learn about the cycle of violence model, the three phases of abusive relationships, and how understanding these patterns is the first step toward breaking them.
Community Service for Domestic Violence Charges: Requirements and What to Expect
Learn what community service for domestic violence charges involves, how it differs from BIPs, typical hour requirements, and additional conditions courts commonly impose.