What a court-ordered domestic violence class is
If a court has ordered you or someone you know to complete a domestic violence class, it is usually a condition of sentencing, probation or a diversion agreement after a domestic violence arrest or conviction. The class is education: it looks at the attitudes and patterns behind intimate partner violence and teaches skills to stop them.
Education class or batterer intervention program?
Programs fall into two broad groups. Domestic violence education classes are measured in hours and focus on awareness, communication and the impact of violence. Batterer intervention programs (BIP or BIPP) run longer, often six months to a year of weekly groups, and many states set standards for who may provide them.
Your order’s wording decides which one you need. Schroeder Counseling’s class is an education class, not a batterer intervention program. If your paperwork says batterer intervention, BIP or BIPP, or requires a certified provider, call us at (734) 834-6934 before you book. Our guide to domestic violence classes vs. batterer intervention shows how to read your order.
What the class covers
- How domestic violence works: the cycle of abuse and patterns of power and control
- Healthy communication in relationships
- Conflict de-escalation techniques
- Emotional regulation and accountability
- The impact of violence on children, families and communities
- Safety planning and where to find help
How many hours, and what it costs
Your court order sets the hours, so book exactly the number on your paperwork, and ask your probation officer if you are unsure. Prices for Schroeder Counseling’s class:
| Length | Price |
|---|---|
| 4 hours | $100 |
| 8 hours | $175 |
| 12 hours | $250 |
| 16 hours | $325 |
| 26 hours | $525 |
| 52 hours | $1,050 |
What happens after you enroll
The moment your booking is paid, we email you a Proof of Enrollment letter to show your probation officer, and a copy is saved in your client portal. You pick your first class when you book and schedule any remaining classes from the portal. Every class is live on Zoom with Jennifer Schroeder, M.S., CADC, and your attendance is checked during class.
Your certificate
Your signed letter of completion is emailed to you the day you finish your required hours. It lists the counselor’s credentials, your hours and your completion date, and it carries a certificate ID anyone can check at schroedercounseling.com/verify. On request, we also send verification to your court, probation officer or attorney.
Before you book
Your court or probation department decides which classes it accepts. Confirm the required hours and whether a live online class is allowed.
If your court or probation department does not accept the certificate we issued for your class, we refund your payment in full. Contact us within 30 calendar days of your completion date and include written documentation from the court or probation department. See our guarantee for details.