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Batterer Intervention Program (BIP)

A Batterer Intervention Program (BIP) offers an education-based program that makes victim safety its primary priority, holds offenders accountable, and promotes a coordinated community response to domestic violence. The goal of a BIP is to provide offenders who use violence with the opportunity and skills to change the behavior, beliefs, and attitudes that support their use of violence against intimate partners. 

BIPs work closely with domestic violence shelters, community courts, corrections, and child welfare as they receive most of their referrals from these entities. BIP groups meet on a weekly basis, up to 32 weeks, depending on the program. Furthermore, BIPs are required to collaborate with victim service providers to ensure that the victim/survivor/partner of a participant receives and/or has access to supportive services. 

ZeroV is responsible for overseeing the BIP, the certification process for providers, and ensure overall quality and consistency for service providers (both individuals and programs) that work with people who use violence. BIP's existence is required by state law and serves people who have been court-ordered to participate in the program. By investing in the BIP, we are taking a restorative and transformative approach to eliminating intimate partner violence.

Find your local BIP Provider at our Provider Directory below!

Survivor Resources to support your healing journey.

While your partner is starting their transformative journey, you may have questions or need support to understand BIP programming and measure your partner's progress. 

Please read our What to Expect Brochure to learn more about programming and common questions. Your first consideration should be safety for you and your children if you have them. Feel free to seek support for yourself, if it is safe to do so, through one of ZeroV’s local domestic violence programs.

Resources for providers and the community

KY BIP Resources for Download

Helpful resources about the BIP program that you can download and print.

Important Links

Use the links below to let us know if someone is offering BIP services without certification or if you have concerns about a certified BIP provider. You can also find the regulations that govern the BIP program.

Forms

The forms below will allow you to apply to become a BIP provider in Kentucky.

 

BIP FAQ

Enhance your therapeutic practice by becoming a certified Batterers Intervention Program (BIP) provider. Through BIP programming, clients are given an opportunity to identify their abusive behavior and develop non-violent skills for building and sustaining safe relationships.

ZeroV is accepting new BIP provider certification applications. To learn more about becoming a BIP provider, contact EACPPA Leader Nakela Cleveland at [email protected] today. 

These trainings are offered once a quarter. All live sessions will be held from 9 AM-12 PM (3 hours) EST. Trainings are typically offered in March, June, September, and December.  

March 2026:

  • February 27th – Informational (9 am – 10 am) 
  • March 3rd – Module 1- DV 101 (9 am -12 pm) 
  • March 4th – Module 2- Legal Basics (9 am -12 pm)  
  • March 5th- Module 3 – Understanding the Regulations (9 am -12 pm) 
  • March 10th – Module 4 – Understanding Accountability (9 am -12 pm) 
  • March 13th – Module 5 – Scenarios (9 am -12 pm) 
  • May 8th – Check-in session (9 am – 11 am) 

June 2026:

  • May 30th  – Informational (9 am – 10 am) 
  • June 3rd – Module 1- DV 101 (9 am -12 pm) 
  • June 4th – Module 2- Legal Basics (9 am -12 pm)  
  • June 5th- Module 3 – Understanding the Regulations (9 am -12 pm) 
  • June 10th – Module 4 – Understanding Accountability (9 am -12 pm) 
  • June 13th – Module 5 – Scenarios (9 am -12 pm) 
  • August 8th – Check-in session (9 am – 11 am) 

September 2026:

  • August 29th  – Informational (9 am – 10 am) 
  • September 2nd – Module 1- DV 101 (9 am -12 pm) 
  • September 3rd – Module 2- Legal Basics (9 am -12 pm)  
  • September 4th- Module 3 – Understanding the Regulations (9 am -12 pm) 
  • September 9th – Module 4 – Understanding Accountability (9 am -12 pm) 
  • September 12th – Module 5 – Scenarios (9 am -12 pm) 
  • November 7th – Check-in session (9 am – 11 am)

December 2026:

  • November 21st – Informational (9 am – 10 am) 
  • December 2nd – Module 1- DV 101 (9 am -12 pm) 
  • December 3rd – Module 2- Legal Basics (9 am -12 pm)  
  • December 4th- Module 3 – Understanding the Regulations (9 am -12 pm) 
  • December 9th – Module 4 – Understanding Accountability (9 am -12 pm) 
  • December 11th – Module 5 – Scenarios (9 am -12 pm) 
  • February 6th, 2027 – Check-in session (9 am – 11 am)

This will include, but is not limited to the podcasts you will need to listen to, discussion boards (at least 300 words each) that you will need to complete for each section of the training, the registration links to be able to join the live sessions, the test, and any other resources that are discussed in the podcasts and the live session. All materials will be available as soon as you are registered. 

*Please note that you must complete all aspects of the online portion before you attend the live session. Our presenters are empowered to reschedule if the work is not completed.  

You can only finish the BIP certification training once you complete ALL components of each module. To get credit for attending the training, a participant MUST stay for the ENTIRE duration of all the live sessions. If you cannot complete all five live sessions and be fully present and participatory, you must wait until the next/subsequent session to complete your training.

As part of our BIP Certification Training, we require that all attendees sign an Agreement of Understanding during the registration process. This agreement outlines the terms and conditions that ensure a smooth and productive experience for everyone involved. Please review the attached document before you enroll in the training, and Simone Marx will send the agreement via e-sign after enrollment. The link to the form can be accessed at the link below. If you have any questions about the agreement or need further clarification, please feel free to reach out.

BIP Certification Training - Agreement of Understanding 

For questions or to register for BIP Certification Training, contact EACPPA Sr. Program Specialist Amy Swann at [email protected] today. We look forward to seeing you at our next BIP training!

To learn more about BIP Providers in your area, visit our Member Directory. For additional support, contact EACPPA Team Lead Nicholas Davis at [email protected]. 

To access additional survivor and provider BIP resources, contact EACPPA Team Lead Nicholas Davis at [email protected] today.