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Online Class: Domestic Violence 101

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Methods to Recognize, Escape & Prevent Domestic Violence

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Course Description

Domestic violence, sometimes called domestic abuse, is reaching epidemic proportions and affects men, women and children of all races and social and economic levels. In order to stem the tide of domestic abuse we have to not only stop the abuse and protect the victims, we also have to understand what triggers the abuse so that the next generation of families can learn to live abuse-free.
 
Course topics will include:
 
  • What is Domestic Violence?
  • Who are the Victims?
  • Recognizing the Signs of Domestic Violence
  • Why Victims Stay with Abusers
  • How You Can Help Victims of Domestic Abuse
  • Legal Issues such as: PFA's and PRO's
  • What the police and courts can and can't do
  • Handling divorce and custody issues
  • How to Keep Safe such as: Safety Measures for yourself and your children
  • Escape plans in case you need to flee
  • Understanding who to turn to in an emergency
  • The After-Effects of Domestic Abuse
  • Moving On: Relationships After Abuse
  • The fall-out for families
  • Steps to take for success
  • Helping Domestic Abuse Survivors
  • Stopping the Cycle of Abuse
  • Stopping Abuse Forever 
 
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Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define domestic violence.
  • Recognize signs of domestic violence.
  • Describe the reasons why victims stay with abusers.
  • Describe ways you can help victims of domestic abuse.
  • Summarize the legal issues involved with domestic violence.
  • Describe methods for keeping safe from domestic abuse.
  • Describe the after-effects of domestic abuse.
  • Summarize methods for helping domestic abuse survivors with life after abuse.
  • Describe methods for stopping the cycle of abuse, and
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: What is Domestic Violence?

Who are the Victims?
Physical Abuse
Emotional & Verbal Abuse

Lesson 2: Recognizing the Signs of Domestic Violence

Physical Clues
Emotional & Social Clues

Lesson 3: Why Victims Stay with Abusers

Lack of self-esteem
Fear of change
Fear of reprisal
No support network

Lesson 4: How You Can Help Victims of Domestic Abuse

Emotional Support
Resources
Intervention

Lesson 5: Legal Issues

PFA's and PRO's
What the police and courts can and can't do
Handling divorce and custody issues

Lesson 6: Keeping Safe

Safety Measures for yourself and your children
Escape plans in case you need to flee
Understanding who to turn to in an emergency

Lesson 7: The After-Effects of Domestic Abuse

Lesson 7: The After-Effects of Domestic Abuse

Lesson 8: Moving On--Relationships After Abuse

Relationships After Abuse
The fall-out for families
Steps to take for success

Lesson 9: Helping Domestic Abuse Survivors

Counseling for the Abused
Counseling for the Abuser

Lesson 10: Stopping the Cycle of Abuse

Recognizing the early signs of potential abuse
Getting over the "MYOB" mentality
Couples counseling
Learning how to communicate
Dealing with stress and frustration

Lesson 11: Stopping Abuse Forever

Educating the Next Generation
Premarital Counseling
Changing Society's Views

Additional Information

Course Title : Domestic Violence 101
CEU Value :

1.0 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

Standard :

Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard

Accreditation :

Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102.

Languages : English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries
Course Number : 7550247
Course Type : General Education
Course URL :

http://domesticabuse.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Excellent Course! 4 Star Rating
Instructor :

Michelle Money

Syllabus :

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Grading Policy :

Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned

Assessment Method :

Lesson assignments and review exams

Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Requirements : View Technical Requirements
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $50.00 (no CEU Certificate)

   

with CEU Certificate: $75.00

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This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.

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