Program Purpose
ARSS's Domestic Violence / Batterers Intervention Program(BIP) is a structured, accountability-based intervention designed for individuals court-mandated following a domestic violence offense. The program addresses the root causes of abusive behavior, including power and control dynamics, distorted belief systems, and emotional dysregulation: while holding participants fully responsible for their conduct. The program prioritizes survivor safety and community protection as its primary goals.

ARSS Approach
ARSS implements a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach grounded in the Duluth Model and cognitive-behavioral theory, with a firm commitment to accountability over excuses. Facilitators are trained to maintain a structured, non-collusive group environment where abusive behavior is consistently named and challenged. Survivor safety remains central to every aspect of program design and delivery.

Core Curriculum Components
Power and control dynamics and the Duluth Model framework.
Gender roles, entitlement, and cultural factors in abuse.
Accountability and ending victim-blaming·
Parenting and the impact of domestic violence on children·
Cognitive-behavioral restructuring of abusive thought patterns.
Relapse prevention: recognizing warning signs of re-offense.
Emotional regulation and de-escalation strategies.
Court compliance documentation and participant responsibilities.
Trauma-informed understanding of domestic violence cycles.     
Communication skills and healthy relationship behaviors

Attendance & Program Requirements.
52-week program per California Penal Code § 1203.097.
Weekly group sessions of 90 minutes per session.
Mandatory individual intake assessment prior to group placement.
No more than three absences permitted without documented cause.
Excessive absences are reported directly to the court and/or probation officer. Participants must remain free of threatening, intimidating, or abusive behavior throughout the duration of enrollment