Safety checks are done on a regular basis throughout the course of treatment. All contact with the victim is kept strictly confidential. An educational meeting for partners of batterers meets at least monthly, co-facilitated by the batterer's group and the local domestic violence program. Discharge Criteria Clinical discharge is given upon successful completion of the program with no recommendation for further participation in the batterers' program. Expiration of court-ordered counseling has occurred.
Disciplinary discharge occurs when participant certain program conditions.
Meeting with battered women's advocates will be held prior to program changes or expansions. All providers must be qualified to facilitate the group. Ongoing inservices and workshops will be attended. A regularly scheduled, ongoing support group meeting will be held for participants who have completed the 26 week educational group.