Class Syllabus: Domestic Violence 101
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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.
Domestic Violence 101 is an instructor-led self-paced course. Our online class is open 24 hours a day so you can work on it whenever it fits your schedule. You can take it from any computer as long as you have an internet connection. We give you 6 months to finish but you can finish as quickly as you'd like.
Learn how to stop the abuse cycle so that future generations can sustain healthy, loving relationships without abuse.
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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 T
- 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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Course Requirements
Anyone who needs this information is welcome to join. No books will be required.
Course Topics
- What is Domestic Violence?
- Recognizing the Signs of Domestic Violence
- Why Victims Stay with Abusers
- How You Can Help Victims of Domestic Abuse
- Legal Issues
- The After-Effects of Domestic Abuse
- Moving On--Relationships After Abuse
- Helping Domestic Abuse Survivors
- Stopping the Cycle of Abuse
- Stopping Abuse Forever
Course Materials
All course material will be provided in the lessons and netlinks. There are no required materials to purchase before taking the class
Grading Policy
Each lesson will include a lesson review quiz and an assignment designed to highlight lesson topics. Students will successfully complete this course with 70% or better.
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