Evaluation of Individual Objectives
To assess the effectiveness of the course material, we ask that you evaluate your achievement of each learning objective on a scale of A to D (A=excellent, B=good, C=fair, D=unsatisfactory). Please indicate your responses next to each learning objective and return it to us with your completed exam.
Learning Objectives
After completing the course, you’ll be able to:
- Describe the scope of domestic violence in the society and identify groups that are more susceptible to abuse by their partners.
- Separate facts from myths regarding domestic violence.
- Describe 17 typical behavioral characteristics of abusers, such as jealousy, control, rough sex and violence.
- Provide a definition of domestic violence.
- Identify various physical, psychological, legal, financial and social outcomes of domestic violence.
- List 7 domestic violence intervention steps.
- Respond in a positive, helpful manner to a victim of domestic violence whether or not she denies or discloses abuse.
- Prepare and provide a safety planning checklist to a victim of domestic violence
Course Contents
Scope Of a Hidden Problem
Myths and Facts
Behavioral Characteristics of Abusers
Guidelines for Domestic Violence Screening
- Defining Domestic Violence Screening
- Domestic Violence Risk Assessment as a Standard of Care
- Introducing a Discussion of Domestic Violence
- Referrals
What To Do
- What To Do If a Suspected Victim Denies Abuse
- What To Do If a Patient Discloses Abuse
- Safety Planning Checklist For Victims of Domestic Violence