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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
Course Lessons
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
Optional Certificates Awarded
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Certificate of Academic Excellence
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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, or educational requirements.
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