Batterer Intervention Program Facilitator

Also called: Abuser Intervention Group Facilitator

Leads court-ordered groups that teach people who've abused partners to change their behavior.

A day in the life

A facilitator runs weekly groups where participants talk honestly about their actions, learn to manage anger and control, and are held accountable to the court.

Pay over a career

Starting
$36k
Typical
$48k
High
$65k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in counseling or social work plus state certification.

Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice.

Outlook

Growing much faster than average (about 13% over 10 years). Tracks counselors, all other (2024-34).

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI can't hold group members accountable face to face; leading court-ordered groups stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Psychology, Sociology, Speech.

Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1019.

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