Online Course: Domestic Violence 101 - Certificate and CEUs
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Online Class: Domestic Violence 101

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Methods to Recognize, Escape & Prevent Domestic Violence

Enroll today! This is a self-paced, online course. You have 6 months to finish. An instructor will monitor your progress and assess your body of work at course completion.
Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription
Basic Course (no certificate)   =   $35.00
Course with Certificate & CEUs   =   $60.00
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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 
 
Domestic Abuse

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

Optional Certificates Awarded

  1. Certificate of Class Participation
  2. Certificate of Academic Excellence
Certificates may be awarded by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student merit. To save your award and have a hard-copy delivered, there is a $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online. Official awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers to verify your achievement).
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Course Title : Domestic Violence 101
CEU Value :

1.0 (Continuing Education Units)

Course Number : 7550067
Course Type : General Education
Course URL :

http://domesticviolence.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Excellent Course! 4 Star Rating
Instructor :

Matt Coburn

Syllabus :

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Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $35

   

with CEUs & Certificate: $60

NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
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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