Integrating the Principles of Effective Intervention into Batterer Intervention Programming

Radatz, Dana L.; Wright, Emily M.

doi:10.1177/1524838014566695

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“…Evidence on their effect is mixed and confounded by methodological challenges. [96][97][98] Isolated abuser intervention programs often fail to address underlying co-occurring risk factors such as substance use 109,110 ; emergent evidence suggests that joint behavioral therapies that address intimate partner violence and substance use can extend benefits to victims of violence. [110][111][112] A trauma-informed, group-based abuser prevention program was found to be effective in reducing men's use of physical and psychological intimate partner violence among military veterans.…”

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An Integrated Public Health Approach to Interpersonal Violence and Suicide Prevention and Response

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Violence is a leading source of morbidity and mortality in the United States. In this article, we suggest a public health framework for preventing community violence, intimate partner violence and sexual violence, and suicide as key forms of interpersonal and self-directed violence. These types of violence often co-occur and share common risk and protective factors. The gender, racial/ethnic, and age-related disparities in violence risk can be understood through an intersectionality framework that considers the multiple simultaneous identities of people at risk. Important opportunities for cross-cutting interventions exist, and intervention strategies should be examined for potential effectiveness on multiple forms of violence through rigorous evaluation. Existing evidence-based approaches should be taken to scale for maximum impact. By seeking to influence the policy and normative context of violence as much as individual behavior, public health can work with the education system, criminal justice system, and other sectors to address the public health burden of interpersonal violence and suicide.

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An Integrated Public Health Approach to Interpersonal Violence and Suicide Prevention and Response

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“…Some perpetrators desist from the use of violence with the help of an intervention program (Kelly & Westmarland, 2015). Some perpetrators do not change, even though they have completed an intervention program (Radatz & Wright, 2015). However, decisions which affect families’ futures, in profound ways, are often influenced by perpetrators’ engagement with these programs.…”

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Male IPV Perpetrator’s Perspectives on Intervention and Change: A Systematic Synthesis of Qualitative Studies

McGinn

McColgan

Taylor

2017

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

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Further qualitative investigation, of rigor, with the intention-to-treat population of intimate partner violence perpetrators involved in perpetrator programs is needed. At this point, we would venture that qualitative research, with perpetrators, underlines the precept that formidable barriers to change exist in this population. The centrality of group work to perpetrator interventions should be reconsidered in light of the complexity of the change task and in light of the heterogeneity of this population.

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“…Nevertheless, conceptualizing victims as the clients established adversarial relationships between men and BIP facilitators. This approach runs counter to evidenced-based practices, such as building a working therapeutic alliance with the client (i.e., perpetrator; Murphy & Eckhardt, 2005;Radatz & Wright, 2016). This alliance involves collaboration on treatment goals between the clinician and client and development of a therapeutic bond (Taft & Murphy, 2007).…”

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“…These needs can be established by expressing compassion and genuine acceptance of that individual via empathy, positive affirmations, validation of their autonomy, and recognition of their absolute self-worth (Taft & Murphy, 2007). Trauma intervention calls upon practitioners to bridge trust, demonstrate authentic partnership via shared goal development and prioritization, and employ strengths-based techniques and treatment plans with men (Radatz & Wright, 2016).…”

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A Paradigm Shift in Batterer Intervention Programming: A Need to Address Unresolved Trauma

Voith

Logan-Greene

Strodthoff³

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Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health problem affecting women, men, and children across the United States. Batterer intervention programs (BIPs) serve as the primary intervention for men who use violence, employing three primary modalities: psychoeducation, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and other forms of group therapy such as alcohol or drug treatment. However, research indicates that program effectiveness of the primary BIP modalities is limited, due, in part, to the theoretical underpinnings guiding intervention such as learned behavior (psychoeducation), patriarchy as the root cause (Duluth model), and "dysfunctional" thinking (CBT). Considering the mental, physical, and economic toll of IPV on families and the limited effectiveness of current intervention approaches, an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current modalities and an incorporation of the latest science addressing violence prevention and cessation are paramount. This article draws upon existing theories of trauma and the etiologies of violence perpetration and proposes an alternative model of care for men with IPV histories. Experiences of childhood adversity and trauma have well-established associations with a range of negative sequelae, including neurological, cognitive, behavioral, physical, and emotional outcomes. Childhood trauma is also associated with later violence and IPV perpetration. Thus, incorporating trauma-informed care principles and trauma interventions into programming for IPV perpetrators warrants further investigation. Practice and policy implications of a trauma interventions for men with IPV histories, as well as areas for future research, are discussed.

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Integrating the Principles of Effective Intervention into Batterer Intervention Programming

Cited by 57 publications

References 82 publications

An Integrated Public Health Approach to Interpersonal Violence and Suicide Prevention and Response

An Integrated Public Health Approach to Interpersonal Violence and Suicide Prevention and Response

Male IPV Perpetrator’s Perspectives on Intervention and Change: A Systematic Synthesis of Qualitative Studies

A Paradigm Shift in Batterer Intervention Programming: A Need to Address Unresolved Trauma

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