DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND MENTAL HEALTH

Course overview

Domestic Violence and Mental Health (3 Hours) Contact Hours: 3 Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Based on: The State of New Hampshire Governor's Governor's Commission On Domestic Violence. Mental Health Domestic Violence Protocol Objectives Students will review concepts related to: Overview of the mental health professional guidelines. "Batterer¿ referrals Victim/survivor referrals Couples counseling Rationale for group treatment for those who batter Concurrent alcohol or other drug treatment Assessment of those who batter:limits of confidentiality Assessment procedure, discussion of program goals and limitations, partner contacts, diagnosis Assessment of victims/survivors Treatment for victims/survivors Characteristics of those who batter Guidelines for interviewing battered partners Characteristics of battered women Guidelines for interviewing those who batter