• Identify vulnerable populations
• Identify general categories of harm as they relate to at-risk populations
• Identify specific types of abuse and neglect, including behavioral and physical indicators
• Gain an understanding of relevant prevalence data
• Identify perpetrator, victim and environmental factors correlated with risk of abuse
• Gain an understanding of the legal and ethical issues surrounding the reporting of abuse and neglect.
• Gain an understanding of the general policies related to abuse reporting

• Identify the 9 core values of domestic violence courts
• Differentiate between drug courts and domestic violence courts
• Delineate the components of an effective domestic violence court
• Present areas for evaluation and accountability
• Assess sentencing models
• Develop an action plan for creating domestic violence courts

• Childhood experience with domestic violence
  
• Violence against children
  
• Domestic Violence awareness for probation and pretrial
  
• Taking a stand against domestic violence (ABC special)
  

• Describe the Power and Control Wheel
• Identify the consequences of domestic abuse on the primary and secondary victims
• List the seven steps in initial abuse screening (Ask, acknowledge, validate, assess safety, explore options, refer, document.)
• Identify the benefits of universal screening for domestic violence
• Be able to identify the “next” question to ask when there is identification of abuse
• Identify how to respond when the woman says “no” but there is a suspicion of abuse
• Identify factors that may prevent a woman from disclosing abuse
• Identify the 4 things necessary in any documentation of abuse
• Understand the laws relating to reporting domestic abuse in the United States

• Explore major societal concerns, including violence, stress, person abuse, substance abuse
• Discuss the link between domestic violence and alcohol abuse
• Identify strategies for domestic violence prevention and control
• Explore the psychology underlying domestic violence

Objectives

• Define the different types of abuse
• Review important things to be aware of prior to interviewing the victim and the perpetrator
• Define the concerns that are relevant when completing an assessment of imminent danger
• Review the 8 spokes of influence on the power and control wheel
• Contrast the power and control wheel with the equality wheel dimensions

Objectives

• Review of the mental health professional guidelines.
• Learn important points of "batterer” and victim/survivor referrals
• Explore important points about couples counseling when there is domestic violence
• Explore the rationale for group treatment for those who batter
• Concurrent alcohol or other drug treatment
• Assessment of those who batter: Limits of confidentiality; procedure, discussion of program goals and limitations, partner contacts, diagnosis
• Assessment and treatment of victims/survivors
• Characteristics of those who batter and of victims

• Explore crisis/ disaster counseling
• Define Rape Trauma Stress Disorder
• Identify characteristics of persons with RTSD
• Discuss interventions for RTSD

Course Objectives:

• Define domestic violence. Explore major societal concerns, including violence, stress, person abuse
• Describe the connections between substance abuse and domestic violence.
• Discuss how substance abuse affects treatment effectiveness.
• Define the components of holistic treatment.
• Describe effective methods of screening survivors.
• Identify components of crisis intervention.
• Discuss treatment planning for the survivor.
• List actions to include in a safety plan to prepare for and prevent a domestic violence attack.
• List actions to take during a domestic violence attack.
• List safety actions to teach children.
• Discuss laws and legal resources that can help victims of abuse.
• Explore psychosocial issues associated with substance use and domestic violence.
• Discuss the connection between child abuse or neglect and domestic violence.
• Identify local, state and federal laws; laws regarding disclosure and consent; and legal obligations the provider has regarding reporting abuse.
• Discuss ways to support and plan treatment for batterers.
• Identify components of The Violence Against Women Act.
• List legal resources available to victims, batterers and professionals regarding domestic violence.

Objectives

The student will learn about:

• A Trauma-Informed Approach to Domestic Violence Advocacy
• Tips for Creating a Welcoming Environment
• Tips for Enhancing Emotional Safety
• Tips for Supporting Children and Youth Exposed to Domestic Violence: What You Might See and What You Can Do
• Practical Tips for Increasing Access to Services
• Tips for Discussing a Mental Health Referral with DV Survivors
• Tips for Supporting Survivors with Reduced Energy
• Tips for Making Connections with Survivors Experiencing Psychiatric Disabilities