DV 102: Understanding the Victim/Survivor of Domestic Violence

DV102: Understanding the Victim/Survivor of Domestic Violence

A Partnership for Change (APFC) is a New Jersey non-profit organization dedicated to ending intimate partner abuse through the provision of comprehensive education and awareness programs.

This class, DV102, provides a deeper understanding of the issue along with practical tools and information for working directly with victims.  

Goals for DV102:

• Define the emotional and behavioral impact of abuse on victims and their families, friends and co-workers
• Identify barriers that prevent victims from leaving, and the dangers associated with leaving an abuser
• Learn how culture, religion, community, race, age, gender, ability or sexual orientation impacts decision-making and options
• Define the meaning of empowerment to a victim
• Identify essential information that victims need in order to identify their options and make informed decisions

PLEASE NOTE:

• This DV 102 class is a Zoom webinar.
• If you prefer to pay by check, email us at IPVA@APartnershipForChange.org

Information on Contact Hours, Continuing Education Credits and DVS Credits: **This class offers clinical continuing ed credits.

PROFESSIONAL CREDITS 

Anyone: 4 DVS (Domestic Violence Specialist) credits are awarded for EACH IPVA class; credits authorized by the NJ Coalition to End Domestic Violence (NJCEDV) Social Workers and LPCs: receive 4 clinical credits from NASW-NJ.

Contact us at IPVA@APartnershipforChange.org for more information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

Workshops are based on best practices that acknowledge and respect the needs of victims from diverse populations. The speakers have nothing to disclose; there are no conflicts of interest, sponsorship, or financial/commercial support being supplied for this activity.