63420 Intimate Partner Violence: A Guide for Social Workers: Part 2

Course overview

Discussion of intimate partner violence (IPV), including assessment tools and challenges; types of treatment available, how the use of time-outs can be helpful, and the challenges of victim blaming; the importance of safety plans and knowledge of state laws on protection orders and other legal responsibilities; and the importance of self-care when working with IPV, the potential impacts on the counselors health, and signs of burnout.