Violence and abuse intervention groups for individuals who have been court-ordered, referred by an outside agency, or seeking services voluntarily.

Overview

• Application Process:
  When filling out an application in person at our office, please bring your court order or referral from a referring party, and a Photo ID.
• Intake
  For applicants for BI & CAI groups, after you complete an application, we will schedule an intake appointment with you.
   
• Cost
  Batterer’s Intervention & Child Abuse: $80 Intake Fee; Classes are $30-$50 per week based on an individual’s income.

Groups

Batterer's Intervention

• A 52-week program to address intimate partner violence and family violence situations focusing on personal accountability.
• Participants gain skills and insight that can assist them in ending their abusive behaviors.
• These groups are single-gender (not co-ed) and meet once a week for two hours.
• This program is certified by the Tulare County Probation Department.

Child Abuse Intervention

• A 52-week program for individuals who have physically harmed a child placed a child at risk of being harmed, failed to protect a child from a harmful or dangerous environment, or for neglect of a child.
• This program covers multiple topics that will help parents, guardians, and/or caregivers of minor children understand how their actions have impacted their victims, and how to make healthier, more responsible choices in their lives.
• These groups are co-ed and meet once a week for two hours.

Groups are held at various times. Evening groups are available.

To register or for more information, please call 559-741-7310.