Domestic Violence Education for Florida Nurses

Course overview

This course on Domestic Violence define domestic violence and its impact on health care. It reviews and cite the general prevalence of domestic violence on a national and state level and identify state laws pertaining to the issue. This course cover and describe how to screen and assess individuals who may be victims or perpetrators of domestic violence, including the importance of conducting a culturally sensitive assessment. It identify community resources presently available for domestic violence victims and their perpetrators throughout Florida concerning legal aid, shelter, victim and batterer counseling, and child protection services.