RT Article
T1 Challenges to an Individualized Approach Toward Batterers Intervention Programs in the Context of Coordinated Community Response to the Intimate Partner Violence in Lithuania
JF Journal of family violence
VO 39
IS 2
SP 271
OP 284
A1 Michailovič, Ilona
A2 Vaičiūnienė, Rūta
A2 Justickaja, Svetlana
A2 Viršilas, Vaidas
LA English
YR 2024
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1881493083
AB PurposeAlthough batterers’ intervention programs (BIPs) constitute an important part of the coordinated response to intimate partner violence (IPV) and contribute to increasing the perpetrators’ accountability and keeping victims safe, the effectiveness of these programs is still debated. Only recently has the focus of these debates shifted away from researching outcomes by measuring overall program effectiveness toward specific qualities of interventions across program models that may be effective for the distinct client (Babcock et al., Clinical Psychology Review, 23(8), 1023–1053, 2004; Zarling et al., Psychology of Violence, 9(3), 257–266, 2019). The discussion on the practical implementation of BIPs was supplemented by various significant concepts emerging from new empirical findings, such as differential treatment, motivational interviewing, and effective facilitator–client alliances (Hamel et al., Partner Abuse, 11(4), 387–414, 2020; Holtrop et al., Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 32(8), 1267–1290, 2017). This paper aimed to address some of the abovementioned concepts by identifying challenges that arise during the implementation of BIPs in Lithuania.MethodsUsing qualitative data from semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with BIPs facilitators, BIPs attendees, and various stakeholders, the paper discusses how to contribute to more effective BIPs outcomes.ResultsAccording to this study, the process of implementing BIPs in Lithuania should be systematized by incorporating existing instruments, such as motivational interviewing, risk-based assessment, and differential treatment, evidence-based programs focused on different theoretical approaches, and forms of implementation.ConclusionThe study found that the consistency and integrity of the entire BIP implementation process should be prioritized, and institutional cooperation in Lithuania needs to be improved to achieve a successful coordinated response to intimate partner violence.
K1 Differential treatment
K1 Individualized approach
K1 Coordinated community response
K1 Intimate Partner Violence
K1 Batterers intervention programs
DO 10.1007/s10896-022-00467-6