West Virginia HB5466 amends the Domestic Violence Act to rename and clarify the Batterer Intervention and Prevention Abuse Intervention Program.

West Virginia HB5466 amends the Domestic Violence Act by renaming the Batterer Intervention and Prevention Abuse Intervention Program, previously known as a program of intervention for perpetrators, to clarify its definition and purpose. The bill updates the code to reflect this change, ensuring that the program is recognized as a licensed educational program offering classes to individuals who commit acts of domestic violence or abuse. The program aims to provide nonviolent strategies and values that promote respect and equality in intimate partner relationships.

West Virginia HB5466 amends the Domestic Violence Act to rename and clarify the Batterer Intervention and Prevention Abuse Intervention Program.

West Virginia HB5466 amends the Domestic Violence Act by renaming the Batterer Intervention and Prevention Abuse Intervention Program, previously known as a program of intervention for perpetrators, to clarify its definition and purpose. The bill updates the code to reflect this change, ensuring that the program is recognized as a licensed educational program offering classes to individuals who commit acts of domestic violence or abuse. The program aims to provide nonviolent strategies and values that promote respect and equality in intimate partner relationships.