| Online Class: Domestic Violence: A Time For Change | Many students who complete this course will be doing so in order to fulfill the requirements needed to become a volunteer advocate for the DAHMW, however, anyone interested in learning more about working with and supporting domestic violence victims and survivors will benefit from this course and are welcome! This course is designed to give the student a comprehensive overview of intimate partner violence as it relates to working with victims and survivors. Some topics included in this course are: History of the Battered Women's Movement, what to expect/not to expect when working with victims, how to avoid burnout, the basics of good communication, empowering victims, what is elder abuse, safety planning, screening, what to do when children are involved and much more!
Enroll today! This is a self-paced, online course. You have 6 months to finish.
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1.0 CEUs |
Course Description | This course is designed to give the student a comprehensive overview of intimate partner violence as it relates to working with victims and survivors. No prior knowledge of the topic is needed in order to take this course. The Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and Women (DAHMW), a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, has been offering support, information, referrals and direct services to victims of intimate partner violence for over seven years now through our toll free nationally available helpline. We look at intimate partner violence from a perspective that is gender inclusive by teaching students how to understand the complexities and dynamics of intimate partner violence whether the victim is a female or a male in a heterosexual or same-sex relationship.
Many students who complete this course will be doing so in order to fulfill the requirements needed to become a volunteer advocate for the DAHMW, however, anyone interested in learning more about working with and supporting domestic violence victims and survivors will benefit from this course and are welcome! Some topics included in this course are: History of the Battered Women's Movement, what to expect/not to expect when working with victims, how to avoid burnout, the basics of good communication, empowering victims, what is elder abuse, safety planning, screening, what to do when children are involved and much more!
While course enrollment is continual (students can enroll and begin at any time), this is NOT a self-paced course. This course takes approximately 30 hours to complete and students have up to six weeks to finish. Course consists of reading, brief written assignments, quizzes and a final exam (sent to you by the instructor once you have completed the reading, assignments and quizzes). Students will be expected to follow a lesson plan and turn in all assignments and quizzes and the final exam. All students will have the opportunity to seek instructor assistance, when needed, and can expect to receive feedback on all assignments, quizzes and discussion board forums. Special Note for DAHMW Volunteers: In addition to online training helpline advocates with DAHMW will need to also attend mock call training sessions via teleconference after they have finished the online training.
DAHMW trainer Jan Brown's course Domestic Violence: A Time For Change is geared toward those interested in becoming a volunteer advocate for the Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and Women. It is also appropriate for individuals who wish to learn more about domestic abuse in an effort to support their loved ones or even help themselves. This training will enable the student to have a well rounded understanding of the many facets of domestic violence and how to offer support and resources to male and female victims of intimate partner violence whether they are in heterosexual or same sex relationships. After finishing this course the student can be certified to be a volunteer and/or advocate for the Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and Women.
This course offers 1.0 CEUs upon successful completion. You may take this
online course with or without CEU documentation. An online and hard-copy Certificate of Course Completion displaying your coursework and
CEUs earned is included with the CEU Option. We also offer an expedited Transcript Service for sending your accomplishments to a third party.
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Course Lessons Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
This certificate policy DOES NOT apply to any students taking this course to meet the D.A.H.M.W. mandatory training requirement - it only applies to non-volunteer students. Thank you.
Certificates awarded by the instructor will vary and are based upon student merit.
Any awards you earn are considered unofficial (or temporary) unless you decide to make the award official.
To make an award official, there is a $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and shipping of a hard copy of the certificate as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Transcript Service.
Official awards include a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award you earned for a lifetime (great for employers
to verify your achievement).
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