Batterers’ Intervention Programs
As part of our mission to eliminate domestic violence, we work to proactively address the issue where it starts – with those who choose to abuse. We do not condone violence, but we do recognize that there are various motivations pushing individuals to that choice. And we recognize that choosing to address those motivations and put the effort into creating a more respectful relationship is a service that needs to be provided. With victim safety as a primary priority, ICADV oversees Batterers’ Intervention Programs (BIPs) throughout the state, to provide individuals who use violence with the opportunity and skills to change the behavior, beliefs, and attitudes that support their use of violence against intimate partners.
Organization Name | County | Primary Address | City | Zip Code | Work Phone | Website |
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Character Restoraction Center - Lafayette | Tippecanoe | 509 North Street | Lafayette | 47901 | 765-409-7469 | http://www.characterrestoration.com/ |
Character Restoraction Center - Bloomington | Monroe | Cornerstone Christain Fellowship 2655 South Adams Street | Bloomington | 47403 | 765-409-7469 | http://www.characterrestoration.com/ |
Amends - Vincennes | Knox | 2625 Wabash Ave. | Vincennes | 47591 | 765-409-7469 | http://www.amendsprogram.com/ |
Amends - Evansville | Vanderburgh | 516 N. Fares Ave, | Evansville | 47711 | 765-409-7469 | http://www.amendsprogram.com/ |
Nonviolent Alternatives | Johnson | 3209 Smith Valley Road #137 | Greenwood | 46142 | 765-409-7469 | http://www.nonviolentalternatives.com/ |
Associates in Counseling and Psychotherapy | Floyd | 2627 Charleston | New Albany | 47150 | 812-944-1550 | https://www.acp-indiana.com/ |
Center for Nonviolence | Allen | 235 W. Creighton Ave. | Ft. Wayne | 46807 | 260-456-4112 | http://centerfornv.org/Home.aspx |
Center for Positive Change, Inc. | St Joseph | 501 N. Main St. | South Bend | 46601 | 574-360-2526 | https://www.centerforpositivechange.org/ |
Center for Problem Resolution | Elkhart | 211 S. 5th St. | Elkhart | 46516 | 574-294-7447 | http://www.centerforproblemresolution.org/ |
Central Integrity | Madison | 625 Main St. | Anderson | 46106 | 317-644-3600 | http://www.centralintegrity.com/ |
Character Restoration Center - Crawfordsville | Montgomery | 211 South Walnut St. | Crawfordsville | 47933 | 765-409-7469 | www.characterrestoration.com |
Character Restoration Center - Rensselaer | Jasper | 220 N. Cullen St. | Rensselaer | 47978 | 765-409-7469 | www.characterrestoration.com |
Crisis Connection, Inc. | Dubois | PO Box 903 | Jasper | 47547 | 812-482-1555 | https://crisisconnectioninc.org/ |
Crown Counseling | Lake | 250 N. Main Street | Crown Point | 46307 | 219-663-6353 | http://www.crowncounselingservices.com/ |
ER Counseling | Shelby | 54 W. Broadway St. Suite 6 | Shelbyville | 46176 | 812-345-0499 | |
Fall Creek Counseling | Marion | 3500 Lafayette Rd. | Indianapolis | 46222 | 317-291-6360 | https://www.fallcreekcounseling.com/ |
Families First | Marion | 615 N. Alabama St. Ste 320 | Indianapolis | 46204 | 317-644-7219 | https://www.familiesfirstindiana.org/ |
FSA Counseling | Vigo | 619 Cherry St. | Terre Haute | 47807 | 812-232-4349 | https://www.fsacounseling.org/ |
Geminus Corp | Lake | 8400 Louisiana St. | Merrillville | 46410 | 219-757-1800 | http://geminus.org/ |
Hoosier Hills PACT | Washington | 35 N. Public Square | Salem | 47167 | 812-883-3318 | https://www.pactchangeslives.com/hoosier-hills-pact/ |
Indianapolis Counseling Center - Bloomington | Monroe | 820 W. 17th St. #2 | Bloomington | 47404 | 1-866-549-1333 | https://www.icc-indy.com/ |
Indianapolis Counseling Center -Columbus | Bartholomew | 1609 Cottage Ave. #4 | Columbus | 47201 | 1-866-549-1333 | https://www.icc-indy.com/ |
Indianapolis Counseling Center - Shelbyville | Shelby | 116 E. Washington St. | Shelbyville | 46176 | 1-866-549-1333 | https://www.icc-indy.com/ |
Indianapolis Counseling Center - Indianapolis | Marion | 724 N. Illinois St. | Indianapolis | 46204 | 317-549-0333 | https://www.icc-indy.com/ |
Indianapolis Counseling Center - Terre Haute | Vigo | 605 Ohio St. # 410 | Terre Haute | 47808 | 1-866-549-1333 | https://www.icc-indy.com/ |
Intrinsic Dynamics | Marion | 6202 N. College Ave. | Indianapolis | 46220 | 317-250-0207 | http://intr-dynamics.com/ |
Life Recovery Center | Marion | 8150 Madison Ave. | Indianapolis | 46227 | 317-887-3290 | https://www.liferecoverycenterindy.com/ |
Oaklawn | St Joseph | 415 E. Madison | South Bend | 46617 | 574-246-9027 | https://oaklawn.org/ |
Park Center - Peaceful Solutions | Adams | 809 High Street | Decatur | 46733 | 260-482-9125 | https://www.parkcenter.org/ |
Porter Co. PACT | Porter | 1356 W. Lincolnway | Valparaiso | 46385 | 219-462-1435 | https://www.pactchangeslives.com/porter-county-pact/ |
Sowers of Seeds Counseling, Inc. | Madison | 601 Meridian | Anderson | 46016 | 765-649-3453 | https://sowersofseedscounseling.com/ |
The Rose Project | Marion | 1311 N Arlington Ave, Ste 102 | Indianapolis | 46219 | 317-222-5064 | https://www.theroseprojectindy.com/ |
The above programs are certified, accredited member programs of ICADV.
To learn more about becoming a member of ICADV, click here.
If you are unsure if your behavior is abuse, Love Is Respect has a practical, confidential, non-judgemental tool to help you explore your behavior towards your partner.
Batterers’ Intervention Programs are education-based programs that make victim safety its primary priority, hold offenders accountable, and promote a coordinated community response to domestic violence. Certified BIPs work closely with community courts, corrections, and child welfare, and are required to collaborate with service providers to ensure survivors receive supportive services. BIP groups meet on a weekly basis for 26-40 weeks, depending on the program.
If you are ready to make a change, you do not have to be referred to attend a certified BIP.
The map below provides contact information for Batterers’ Intervention Programs throughout Indiana. If you need assistance getting connected with a program, contact ICADV.
What to Expect When Accessing Services
Initial Contact: When you contact a certified Batterers’ Intervention Program, they are going to ask you several questions regarding your referral to a BIP. This process is to identify what services you will be benefit from and to learn more about your experience with violence. Lastly, they will likely discuss the program details, requirements, and schedule an initial appointment with you.
Service Delivery: The information below is general information to prepare you for your classes and may vary slightly depending on the program.
- BIP groups meet on a weekly basis for 26 — 40 weeks.
- The groups are 1.5 — 2 hours in duration.
- The groups are conducted by 1 — 2 certified facilitators.
- The groups are self-pay, but all programs provided a payment plan/ sliding scale fee option.
- The group size varies between 10 — 20 participants.
- During the group, you may encounter a monitoring visit. The monitor is there to review the skills and presentation techniques of the facilitator, not you.
BIP classes are not meant to belittle, demean, or judge you. The purpose of this program is to provide space for honest discussion and opportunities to learn skills to change the behavior, beliefs, and attitudes that support your use of violence against your partner. If you feel like you have been treated improperly, please contact ICADV.
Additional Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224
http://www.thehotline.org/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 TTY 800-799-4889
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673
https://www.rainn.org/ *24/7 Live Chat*
National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453
https://www.childhelp.org/hotline/
Together, we can end domestic violence.
We believe that violence is preventable. When we come together, we create real change in the lives of individuals and in our communities. Join us in the movement to make Indiana a state that is safe, inclusive, and equitable for everyone.