Batterer Intervention Program Credentialing

PURPOSE: This rule establishes a process by which the Division of Probation and Parole within the Department of Corrections will establish a credentialing process for any court appointed batterer intervention program. (1) The following procedures will apply to the credentialing of court appointed batterer intervention programs: (A) Initial Application Process— 1. The applying provider must submit a completed application included herein; 2. The Probation and Parole Chief State Supervisor or designee will send a letter to the provider advising of the outcome of the application within ninety (90) days of receipt of the application; 3. If denied, the letter will state specific reasons for the denial. The provider may reapply one (1) year from the date of their final denial; and 4. If approved, the Probation and Parole Chief State Supervisor or designee will notify the staff responsible for credentialing, probation and parole staff, municipal/county/state courts, and private probation agencies; and (B) Batterer Intervention Program (BIP) Program Dynamics Criteria— 1. The Batterer Intervention Program requirements are contained within the Division of Probation and Parole Batterer’s Intervention Credentialing Application and Program Guide; 2. The service provider must establish fees for services. Fees may be a set amount or based on a sliding scale; and 3. Group should never include mixed genders. Separate groups must be established for male and female clients and curriculum needs to be updated accordingly. Where a client identifies as transgender, group assignment shall consider the following: a) the client’s gender self identification; and b) assessment of the effects of placement on the client’s health and safety and that of other clients. AUTHORITY: section 455.549, RSMo Supp. 2014.* Original rule filed Nov. 3, 2014, effective April 30, 2015. *Original authority: 455.549, RSMo 2011.