Course Description:  

 
This course is based on several publications about domestic violence and intimate partner violence.  It provides an overview of domestic violence by describing characteristic behaviors, dynamics, risk factors, consequences, and treatments. It also describes methods for preventing domestic violence.  Additional information is provided on intimate partner violence statistics and prevention strategies.  This course focuses on domestic and intimate partner violence occurring in both adult and teen relationships.  
 
This course also includes a publication by the National Institute of Justice that summarizes the findings of 2 separate pieces of research. The findings of this publication provide the reader with an understanding of factors that are associated with an increased risk of being a victim of physical and or sexual assault as an adult woman. The article can provide the mental health practitioner with evidence of what factors matter in predicting future victimization. It also provides the reader with research data on the factors that contribute to being a perpetrator of violence against women. The information in this publication is important because the studies that it summarizes found remarkably similar results with very different sample groups and research methodologies. It provides important information for mental health practitioners and other service providers to increase their understanding about this significant and important problem. This publication provides excellent information for the health professionals, especially for those clinicians who work with women and provides the practitioner with a great deal of much-needed information.
 
Nurses, Psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, and marriage and family therapists can benefit from this course. This course may also be helpful for other clinicians such as midwives, dieticians and nutritionists who work with individuals who may be at risk for domestic violence.  This course is appropriate for beginning level practitioners who wish to learn more about domestic violence.
 
The course meets the 2 hour mandatory license renewal requirements for many licensed professionals in the State of Florida. Domestic Violence is required for renewal every 3^rd biennium.
 
Authors: National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
 
Learning Objectives:  This course will provide a professional with an overview of intimate partner violence occurring in teen and adult relationships. This course will also provide a professional with a review of current research being conducted on identifying risk factors associated with physical and sexual assault. Specifically, a professional will:

• Describe intimate partner violence in terms of interpersonal dynamics and behaviors.
• Recognize the prevalence statistics, risk factors, and consequences associated with intimate partner violence.
• Identify methods for preventing intimate partner violence.

 

Citations:  Rice, M (2004). Domestic Violence Fact Sheet by the National Center for PTSD.;  Centers for Disease Control (2006).  Understanding Intimate Partner Violence Fact Sheet.  CDC.; and Centers for Disease Control (2016).  Understanding Teen Dating Abuse Fact Sheet.  CDC. And National Institute of Justice (2004). Violence Against Women: Identifying Risk Factors. U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs. Washington D.C. 

 

Please note this course does not have all of our board approvals.  Check the approvals below to see if your board will accept this course for continuing education.  

This course content is based on a publication that has been peer-reviewed, the scientific standard for evaluating academic work. All studies and scientifically derived evidence have limitations that should be considered. If you have any questions about the accuracy or limitations of the content, please contact us at support@ce-classes.com and we will get back to you.