"Batterer intervention and prevention program", previously referred to as a program of intervention for perpetrators, means a licensed educational program that provides classes to individuals who commit acts of domestic violence or abuse, offering nonviolent strategies and values that promote respect and equality in intimate partner relationships.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 48. Domestic Relations
Article 26. Domestic Violence Act
§48-26-201. Applicability of Definitions
§48-26-203. Batterer Intervention and Prevention Program Defined
§48-26-206. Department Defined
§48-26-207. Domestic Violence Legal Services Fund Defined
§48-26-208. Domestic Violence Program Defined
§48-26-209. Family Protection Fund Defined
§48-26-210. Intimate Partner Defined
§48-26-212. Monitored Parenting and Exchange Defined
§48-26-301. Family Protection Services Board Continued; Terms
§48-26-401. Powers and Duties of Board
§48-26-402. Requirements, Qualifications and Terms of Licensure; Collaboration to Assist Programs
§48-26-406. Closure of Programs
§48-26-407. Domestic Violence Shelters Not in Violation of Zoning Rules and Resolutions as to Use
§48-26-408. Hearing Procedures; Judicial Review
§48-26-501. Development of State Public Health Plan for Reducing Domestic Violence
§48-26-502. Notice of Victims' Rights, Remedies and Available Services; Required Information
§48-26-503. Standards, Procedures and Curricula
§48-26-603. Domestic Violence Legal Services Fund
§48-26-604. Annual Reports of Licensed Programs
§48-26-801. Continuing Education for Certain State Employees
§48-26-802. Continuing Education for Law-Enforcement Officers Concerning Domestic Violence
§48-26-803. Judicial Education on Domestic Violence
§48-26-804. Required Curricula for Public Education System
§48-26-1001. Court Orders; Use of Monitored Parenting and Exchange Programs Without Court Order