Domestic Violence: Assessment, Detection and Intervention Strategies ( 15 CE UNIT HOURS )

Time limit: 180 days
15 credits

Course Description

15 CE UNIT HOURS

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: ASSESSMENT, DETECTION AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES focuses on partner or spousal abuse assessment and detection. Topics covered include intervention strategies, community resources, knowledge about cultural factors and same-gender abuse dynamics.

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be better able to recognize and understand various types of spousal/partner abuse, implement intervention strategies and utilize current assessment skills.

Textbook

There are no required texts for this course.

Frequently Asked Questions

APA-approved CE is accepted by the California BOP and BBS.

This course:

Is work at your own pace with no start or end dates. Anyone can register at any time.
Awards continuing education hours upon successful completion

Course Instructor

Linda Barnard, PhD

Dr. Barnard is a licensed Marriage Family Therapist in private practice in Sacramento since 1981. Dr. Barnard has also served as a trainer and consultant to various domestic violence programs in northern California since 1982 and frequently appears in court as an expert witness in domestic violence. She is a Board Certified Expert in Domestic Violence as well as a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress through the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress.

Course Date:

Open Enrollment

Timeline:

Self-paced

Course Type:

Asynchronous Web Lectures 15 CE Unit Hours

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