Domestic Violence
Introduction to Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence & Prevention- Advanced Course – Advanced Understanding of Domestic Violence: Causes, Risks, and Transformative Responses
The Use of Custody to Abuse: Understanding and Addressing Post-Separation Control Tactics
Just Lovely People: The Way We Talk About Domestic Violence is Killing Us
Introduction to Domestic Violence
Law Enforcement Focused Version Available
Workshop Description: The session provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts necessary for understanding and addressing domestic violence effectively. Participants will explore power and control dynamics, gain a brief understanding of trauma and its impacts, and learn about victim-centered work and empowerment-based models. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, this training aims to equip new professionals with the essential skills and insights needed to support and advocate for survivors of domestic violence.
Learning Objectives
- Understand Power and Control Dynamics:
- Learn about the various tactics used by abusers to exert power and control over their victims.
- Explore the cycle of abuse and the different forms of domestic violence, including physical, emotional, psychological, and economic abuse.
- Identify the warning signs and red flags of abusive relationships.
- Gain a Basic Understanding of Trauma:
- Understand the psychological and emotional impacts of trauma on survivors of domestic violence.
- Learn about the common trauma responses and behaviors exhibited by victims.
- Explore the importance of trauma-informed approaches in supporting survivors.
- Implement Victim-Centered and Empowerment-Based Models:
- Learn the principles of victim-centered work and how to prioritize the needs and autonomy of survivors.
- Develop skills to apply empowerment-based models that support survivors in reclaiming control and making informed decisions.
- Explore best practices for creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment for victims of domestic violence.
Domestic Violence & Prevention- Advanced Course – Advanced Understanding of Domestic Violence: Causes, Risks, and Transformative Responses
Law Enforcement Focused Version Available
Workshop Description: This advanced workshop is designed for professionals seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding domestic violence. Participants will explore the root causes and risk factors of domestic violence, gain insights into offender profiles, and examine the barriers that victims face in seeking safety and services. The workshop will also address how to shift societal responses to domestic violence and discuss strategies for meeting victims where they are to help them achieve their unique visions of safety and justice. Through a combination of expert presentations, case studies, and interactive discussions, attendees will enhance their ability to provide informed and effective support to survivors.
Learning Objectives
- Understand Causes, Risks, and Offender Profiles:
- Analyze the underlying causes and risk factors that contribute to domestic violence.
- Explore common characteristics and behaviors of domestic violence offenders.
- Examine the role of societal, cultural, and individual factors in the perpetuation of domestic violence.
- Identify Barriers to Safety and Service for Victims:
- Learn about the various barriers that prevent victims from accessing safety and support services.
- Understand the impact of systemic, cultural, and individual barriers on victims’ help-seeking behaviors.
- Develop strategies to address and mitigate these barriers in professional practice.
- Transform Societal Responses and Meet Victims Where They Are:
- Explore ways to shift societal attitudes and responses to domestic violence to create a more supportive environment for victims.
- Learn how to adopt a victim-centered approach that respects and supports victims’ individual definitions of safety and justice.
- Develop skills to advocate for systemic changes that enhance safety, justice, and support for all victims of domestic violence.
The Use of Custody to Abuse: Understanding and Addressing Post-Separation Control Tactics
Workshop Description: Abusers often continue their patterns of control and manipulation even after separation by exploiting custody battles and legal proceedings. According to the APA Presidential Taskforce on Violence & the Family, abusers are more likely than their victims to seek sole or primary custody of children, using the custody system as another tool of abuse. This workshop aims to educate legal professionals, social workers, and family court personnel on the intricacies of post-separation abusive dynamics and the ways in which abusers can manipulate custody processes to maintain power over their victims. Through expert-led discussions, case studies, and practical guidance, participants will learn to recognize and address these tactics, ensuring a more informed and equitable approach to custody and family law.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the Dynamics of Post-Separation Abuse:
- Explore the continuation of abusive behaviors and control tactics by abusers after separation.
- Identify the psychological and emotional impacts of post-separation abuse on victims and children.
- Examine the various forms of manipulation and coercion used by abusers in the context of custody disputes.
- Recognize and Address Manipulation in Custody Processes:
- Learn to identify signs and patterns of manipulative behavior in custody cases.
- Understand the legal and systemic vulnerabilities that abusers exploit to gain custody.
- Develop skills to critically assess custody claims and protect the interests and safety of victims and children.
- Implement Best Practices for Supporting Victims in Custody Disputes:
- Gain knowledge of trauma-informed approaches to handling custody cases involving domestic violence.
- Explore strategies for providing effective legal support and advocacy for victims of abuse.
- Learn to collaborate with other professionals to create a coordinated response that prioritizes the safety and well-being of children and victims.
Just Lovely People: The Way We Talk About Domestic Violence is Killing Us
Workshop Description: Abusers are often experts at manipulating peers, at presenting a charismatic facade that hides the abuse they may perpetrate against their victims on a regular basis. Often serious and tragic incidents of domestic violence are portrayed in the media as anomalies, wherein an otherwise ‘lovely person’ just ‘snapped’. Entertainment can still be seen portraying control, jealousy, and abuse as romance. The ways society speaks about domestic violence leaves victims at risk, hamper prevention efforts, and removed responsibility from perpetrators. This course was designed to give the attendees an advanced understanding of the causes and risks associated with domestic violence, as well as offender profiles, barriers to safety and service for victims, how we can begin to change societal responses to domestic violence, and meet victims where they are to help them achieve their individual ideas of safety and justice.
Objectives:
- Identify and Analyze Societal Narratives: Participants will be able to identify and analyze how societal narratives and media portrayals of domestic violence contribute to misconceptions, victim-blaming, and the minimization of abusive behaviors, and discuss ways to challenge and change these harmful narratives.
- Understand Offender Manipulation Tactics: Participants will gain an advanced understanding of the manipulation tactics used by abusers to present themselves as charismatic and non-threatening, and learn to recognize these tactics in order to better support victims and hold perpetrators accountable.
- Enhance Prevention and Support Strategies: Participants will learn to develop and implement more effective prevention and support strategies by addressing the barriers to safety and service for victims, changing societal responses to domestic violence, and promoting a victim-centered approach that prioritizes the individual needs and safety of survivors.