What intervention involves working with abusers to change their behavior?

Batterer intervention programs are specifically designed to address the behaviors of individuals who perpetrate domestic violence. These programs focus on encouraging abusers to recognize the consequences of their actions, understand the dynamics of power and control, and develop healthier behaviors and coping strategies. Through various therapeutic techniques and support, the goal is to facilitate behavioral change that stops the cycle of violence.

These programs typically include education about the effects of abuse on victims, accountability for one's actions, and skills training for non-violent communication and anger management. The structured approach and focus on changing abusive patterns make these programs a critical intervention for addressing family violence. Other options, while also important in the larger context of addressing domestic violence, do not focus specifically on altering the behavior of the abusers themselves.