OFFENDER SERVICES
Batterer’s Intervention Program

Family Services' program is 52 weeks minimum and is certified by the Tulare County Probation Department. Groups are led by trained and experienced Master’s level facilitators. The program offers men’s and women’s groups in either English or Spanish. Day and evening groups are available.The curriculum covers intimate partner abuse, child abuse, sibling abuse, and other forms of family violence.

Who is eligible?
Both men and women who are able to admit to issues of power and control, aggression, rage or other forms of abuse in their relationships and who desire to make a change.

How to apply.
Apply in person at 815 W. Oak St. in Visalia. Applicants will receive a date to attend an orientation class. During orientation, all applicants receive an intake appointment. Following the intake appointment applicants, begin a group.

What needs to be provided to apply?
Any applicable court orders and proof of income to determine fee for service. Other program requirements. Participants are expected to attend the weekly two hour class with minimal absences, complete homework assignments and use the tools learned to maintain violence free relationships.

What will it cost?
The BIP orientation is free unless you require an individual orientation which has a fee.
The intake appointment fee is $45.00.
The weekly group meeting fee is based on a sliding scale and ranges from $20.00-$35.00 per week.
The fee for the Homework book is $25.00.

Individual Offender Counseling

Who is eligible?
Both men and women who are able to admit to issues of power and control, aggression, rage or other forms of abuse in their relationships and who desire to make a change.

How to apply.
Apply in person at 815 W. Oak St. in Visalia. Applicants must complete an application for counseling services.

What needs to be provided to apply?
Proof of income to determine fee for service.