This training builds quickly from basic information to advanced understanding and productive interventions regarding domestic violence. Excellent for people who are new or very experienced in working with victims of domestic violence. It includes many hands-on approaches as well as common sense skills for determining actions which work.
Overview Outline
I. Basic Misconceptions
II. Progression of Abuse
III. Risk/Lethality Assessment
IV. General Assessment for Intervention
V. Barriers to Escaping
VI. Perpetrator Patterns of Action
VII. Causes of Domestic Violence
VIII. Productive Responses
Objectives
I. Learn some common mythology about domestic violence
II. Learn a few broad dynamics of spouse abuse as well as relationship between spouse abuse and child abuse
III. Learn some basic interview techniques for discover of spouse abuse, special indicators of risk/lethality, and possible child abuse
IV. Learn Common Strategies Used by Abusers to Control Victims
V. Learn Productive Strategies for Intervention
