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

This bill establishes standards for domestic violence counseling programs that defendants must attend as part of court orders in domestic violence cases. It requires these programs to include specific components like risk assessments, education about power and control dynamics, and protocols for documenting attendance. The bill creates an "Abuse Intervention Program Advisory Committee" within the Department of Children and Families to oversee these programs, with members representing courts, law enforcement, mental health services, domestic violence advocates, and community stakeholders. The committee will help select and fund evidence-based counseling programs that focus on holding offenders accountable and supporting victims' safety. The bill aims to improve the effectiveness of domestic violence counseling by setting clear standards and creating oversight through the new committee.