Domestic Violence Prep Course
Twenty hours of structured, pre-adjudication education — the accountability and communication curriculum defense attorneys recommend their clients complete before trial.
A proactive record before your hearing.
The 20-hour DV Prep Course is not a replacement for a batterer-intervention program (BIP) or for court-ordered MRT. It is a pre-adjudication education course designed for defendants who want to demonstrate proactive engagement before sentencing — a record of voluntary accountability work.
Most students complete the 20 hours as ten 2-hour evening sessions over 10 weeks, or as five 4-hour weekend sessions over five weeks. On completion, we issue a signed certificate of attendance that can be filed with your attorney.
At a glance
| Fee | $249 flat |
| Total hours | 20 |
| Format | In-person group |
| Pace | 10 × 2-hr or 5 × 4-hr |
| Certificate | On completion |
| Court use | Pre-adjudication (not BIP) |
Ten modules, twenty hours.
Orientation & Accountability
Defining the frame of voluntary education and the difference between education and treatment.
The Cycle of Violence
Tension, incident, reconciliation, calm — recognizing the pattern.
Power & Control Wheel
The behaviors and attitudes that constitute non-physical abuse.
Impact on Partners
How abuse affects partners psychologically, financially, and socially.
Impact on Children
The long-term developmental effects of witnessing DV.
Triggers & Escalation
Identifying personal triggers before they become incidents.
De-escalation & Time-outs
Practical tools for leaving a conflict before it worsens.
Healthy Communication
Active listening, "I" statements, and repair attempts.
Relapse Prevention
A written personal plan for high-risk moments.
Accountability Narrative
A written statement of responsibility and ongoing intention.
Starting a cohort soon
Evening groups begin on the first Monday of every month. Saturday groups start the second weekend.