Domestic Violence: Protecting the Vulnerable During Crisis

What the course covers

This 2-hour course gives Board 491 licensees the skills to screen and evaluate clients for domestic violence, whether as potential survivors or perpetrators, as defined in Florida statutes chapters 456 and 741.

• Domestic violence prevalence and definitions from Florida statute
• Reliable screening and assessment tools and procedures
• Community and advocacy groups to consider for referrals
• Individually tailored community resources and services, with a focus on Florida's military population, the fifth largest in the country
• Aids to clinical practice for the initial and long-term therapeutic needs of people affected by domestic violence

What is included

Case studies, therapy techniques, programs and educational resources, with a reference list.