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What is BIPP (Battering Intervention and Prevention Program)?
A Program Built on Accountability
BIPP is a path toward help and change — but it begins with courage. Many people who have caused harm never admit it. Those who join our program take the first step toward rebuilding trust and relationships by choosing accountability over denial.
Battering Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP)
The Family Crisis Center of East Texas (FCCET) is TDCJ–CJAD accredited to provide a Battering Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP) — a structured, educational program designed for men who have been violent, abusive, or controlling in intimate family relationships.
Our program focuses on helping participants:
- Recognize abusive behaviors
- Accept personal responsibility
- Commit to lasting, non-violent change
BIPP is not anger management. While some anger-related topics are addressed, the curriculum is much broader, tackling the socio-cultural roots of violence, promoting empathy, and building communication and accountability skills.
Why We Don’t Recommend Couples Counseling First
In situations involving domestic violence, safety comes first. Couples counseling requires both people to feel safe enough to speak openly — a condition that often cannot be met until the abusive partner has completed an intervention program. For this reason, FCCET advises against couples counseling until:
- The abusive party has completed a program like BIPP, and
- The other partner feels safe to participate.
Attempting couples counseling too soon can be ineffective or even dangerous.
How to Enroll
Step 1 – Register
Call our office at (936) 645-4602 between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday to register and schedule your evaluation and orientation.
Step 2 – Evaluation & Orientation
Participants receive a psycho-social evaluation, which includes:
Step 3 – Group Sessions
Weekly educational group sessions (5–20 participants) are conducted according to Texas BIPP Accreditation Guidelines.
To complete the program, participants must:
Schedule & Locations
Angelina County (Lufkin) – Wednesdays, 2:00–3:30 PM
Houston County (Crockett) – Tuesdays, 3:00–4:30 PM
Fees
- Evaluation Fee: $45 (includes assessment & materials)
- Group Sessions: Sliding scale based on gross income, up to $25/session
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice–Community Justice Assistance Division requires accredited programs to charge fees to reinforce that abusive behavior has consequences.
Program Requirements
Participants in the BIPP program are required to sign a release of information permitting contact with both their victim and referral source. Victims are notified when the participant enrolls in and exits the program, and for court-mandated individuals, monthly progress reports are sent to the referral source. All participants must also review, sign, and adhere to the FCCET Rules and BIPP Program Regulations.
Facilitator Qualifications
Our group facilitators come from mental health and wellness backgrounds and hold college degrees, with many possessing master's degrees and professional licenses. Before leading groups, they complete intensive training and a shadowing process, and they continue to build their skills by receiving more than 20 hours of continuing education each year.
What to Expect
BIPP is not simply about stopping abuse — it is about replacing harmful behaviors with respect, safety, and trust. Through the program, participants learn to challenge harmful beliefs about gender and power, develop empathy and accountability, and improve their communication and conflict resolution skills.
BIPP meets Texas State Guidelines and is Probationary Accredited by TDCJ–CJAD (TX Identification #101-0090).
