This course is designed to assist the behavioral healthcare worker in understanding domestic violence and the mandates that involve behavioral healthcare workers. In addition to defining domestic violence, this course will review the effects of domestic violence, the cycle of violence, associated risk factors, safety planning, confidentiality and the legalities of domestic violence.&nbsp;
<div><br></div><div>Upon completion of this course the participant will:&nbsp;</div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Be able to define domestic violence.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Be able to discuss the statistics related to domestic violence.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop an understanding of the impact and consequences of domestic violence on the
victim from a health, psychological, and emotional perspective.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Be able to assess, counsel and formulate safety plans for clients at risk of domestic violence
or who are currently in a violence relationship.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Be able to identify national and local domestic violence resources.</span></li></ul></div>