Responding to Domestic Violence Calls (Tennessee)

Course overview

During your scene assessment of an emergency scene, you are taking in a lot of information: who are the victims, is the scene safe, and are there other hazards around that can cause more injury? Another factor you should be looking for is signs of domestic abuse. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon issue to encounter at an emergency scene, but one that may be overlooked if the signs are not noticed. Throughout this course, we will review who is typically involved in a domestic violence case, identify key red flags to look for, and discuss proper reporting procedures for such incidents. Be prepared for your next call to observe all possible hazards at the scene, including those that may involve your victims.