Spousal/Partner Abuse Identification: Detection & Strategies to Better Support System-Involved Youth & Families

Nicole Kelly, PsyD

Training Description

Domestic violence/interpersonal violence (DV/IPV) is a growing concern so it’s essential for those who support system-involved youth to understand what it is, how to recognize warning signs and how to support individuals in a violent relationship. This training will provide an overview of domestic violence/interpersonal violence including a history of it in the United States and an overview of groups at heightened risk for domestic violence/interpersonal violence. Participants will learn how to conduct a risk assessment and safety plan for a system-involved youth or caregiver in an abusive relationship and how to support them whether they are still in an abusive relationship or have recently gotten out of one.

Learning Objectives

·        Participants will be to identify and distinguish between at least 2 types of interpersonal violence.

·        Participants will acquire and be able to apply at least 1 tool for detecting when a system-involved…