The Battering Intervention Program is for individuals who use abuse and controlling behaviors in their relationships, including physical, verbal, psychological, and financial abuse. The group helps them learn how to have healthier relationships and partnerships and is a safe space for the participants to come together and talk about what is going on in their lives. The group sessions are led by experienced, trauma-informed facilitators. Participants learn how to communicate, make healthier choices in their relationships, develop self-awareness about their behavior, and experience accountability.

Individuals in the BIP are aged 18+ and may have been court-ordered to attend or required to attend by probation or CYF. They may have also been served with a Protection from Abuse Order or other form of legal notice. Alternatively, a participant may choose to attend to learn constructive ways to cope with their emotions, and practice healthy relationship habits.

Procedure
Call WC&S’ Battering Intervention Program at (412) 687-8017 ext. 340. Leave a message to speak with the coordinator about your interest.
The coordinator will return your call to tell you more about the program and set up an intake session to learn more about you.
Please be on time to your intake session. The session will last 45-60 minutes. If you are more than 15 minutes late, you may need to reschedule your session.
During your intake, the facilitator will help you choose what group will work best for you and will give you instructions on how to start attending your groups.