California AB1549 allows certain counties to offer alternative domestic violence programs for offenders.

California AB1549 amends the Penal Code to allow specific counties to offer alternative domestic violence programs for offenders. These programs must meet criteria including consultation with domestic violence service providers, risk and needs assessments, evidence-based or promising practices, and a comprehensive written curriculum. The program must also collect data on participants, including demographic information, treatment provided, and outcomes. The act is an urgency statute, taking immediate effect to ensure uninterrupted evidence-based intervention programs.

California AB1549 allows certain counties to offer alternative domestic violence programs for offenders.

California AB1549 amends the Penal Code to allow specific counties to offer alternative domestic violence programs for offenders. These programs must meet criteria including consultation with domestic violence service providers, risk and needs assessments, evidence-based or promising practices, and a comprehensive written curriculum. The program must also collect data on participants, including demographic information, treatment provided, and outcomes. The act is an urgency statute, taking immediate effect to ensure uninterrupted evidence-based intervention programs.