Understanding Domestic Violence
Course Overview
In this course the learner will gain important information regarding adequately screening for domestic violence/intimate partner violence, understanding the makeup of an abuser, marginalized/vulnerable populations and IPV, national statistics and identifying and working with victims of IPV in the healthcare setting. It is hoped that after completing this course you will have expanded tools and a trauma informed care lens when working with individuals and further recognize warning signs, appropriately assess and coordinate supportive resources for the victim(s) involved. The learner will gain insight and understanding using a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and LGBTQ+ affirming lens when assessing, working with, and supporting survivors/victims of abuse.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Expand language through learning of definitions and terms.
- Identify types and warning signs of abuse.
- Analyze the makeup and shared background of abusers.
- Identify the impacts of experiencing and witnessing abuse throughout childhood.
- Discuss elder abuse and reporting processes.
- Examine screening, assessment, and reporting requirements.
- Identify the legal protective options and resources for victims of domestic violence.
- Examine domestic violence within LGBTQ, minorities, and non-English speaking populations.
About the Author/Presenter
Anne Horgan, LCSW completed her bachelor’s degree at the University of Nebraska (Lincoln) with a major in psychology and minors in sociology and education. She went on to obtain her master’s at the University of Chicago Social Service Administration program. Anne is currently a mental health/EMDR trained therapist in the state of Oregon. She carries 15 years of experience in several areas including emergency department/crisis work, medical social work and hospital management, psychotherapy, PHP and IOP therapy, and community mental health, and she works with populations including but not limited to depressive disorders, anxiety and panic, PTSD, postpartum mental health, self-esteem/identity conflicts, psychosis, mania, adjustment issues, parenting, substance use, relationship conflicts and loss. Anne also provides clinical supervision to associates training for licensure.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Counselor, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work
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