Establishes standards for domestic violence counseling and creates the "Abuse Intervention Program Advisory Committee.

This bill sets forth certain requirements governing court-ordered domestic violence counseling and creates the "Abuse Intervention Program Advisory Committee" within the Department of Children and Families. The counseling program must include risk assessments, information on power and control tactics, and a protocol for demonstrating attendance. The advisory committee will include representatives from various state agencies and domestic violence advocates.

Establishes standards for domestic violence counseling and creates the "Abuse Intervention Program Advisory Committee.

This bill sets forth certain requirements governing court-ordered domestic violence counseling and creates the "Abuse Intervention Program Advisory Committee" within the Department of Children and Families. The counseling program must include risk assessments, information on power and control tactics, and a protocol for demonstrating attendance. The advisory committee will include representatives from various state agencies and domestic violence advocates.