The following Administration of Justice bill reflects
CSAC’s advocacy efforts for the second month of the 2016
legislative session. For the latest bill status, please
visitwww.counties.org/legislative-tracking.
Domestic Violence Batterer Intervention
Programs
AB 372 (Stone) – Sponsor
As Amended April 3, 2017
Assembly Bill 372 by Assembly Member Mark Stone would require
that the goal of the 52-week domestic violence batterer’s
intervention program (BIP) shall be to stop domestic violence
through evidence-based or promising programs that reduce domestic
violence recidivism rates. In addition, the bill requires the
BIPs provide a comprehensive written curriculum that informs the
operations of the program and outlines the treatment and
intervention modalities including a requirement to provide
cognitive behavioral treatments and interventions to offenders.
This bill is co-sponsored by CSAC and the Chief Probation
Officers of California (CPOC). AB 372 is set to be heard in the
Assembly Public Safety Committee on April 18, 2017.
