Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what types of specific domestic violence perpetrator programmes are available in prisons for men convicted of crimes involving physical violence against their partner or ex-partner to prevent those offenders from re-offending.

We are committed to reducing reoffending and addressing the needs of those individuals convicted of an offence involving Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). We keep treatment programmes under constant review to reduce reoffending and protect the public.

Individuals convicted of an offence involving IPV will be assessed for suitability to participate in programmes based on the principles of risk, need and responsivity. Programmes will be offered to individuals on the basis that they meet the selection criteria, and that participating in a programme can support them to reduce their risk of recidivism.

The accredited programmes available for those men convicted of an offence involving IPV are:

• Building Better Relationships (BBR)
• Healthy Relationships Programme (HRP)
• Kaizen (IPV Strand)
• Specialist programmes for men with learning disabilities are also available.