By the time you complete this course, you should be able to:
• Identify the types and cycles of domestic violence
• Describe the importance of language for the LGBT community
• Explain additional barriers to seeking assistance by individuals identifying as LGBT
• Review the legal and preventive measures unique to individuals identifying as LGBT
Description:
This course focuses on domestic violence between intimate partners. Domestic violence is defined as an ongoing, continual pattern in a relationship where one person is forced to change or modify their behavior in a response to coercion, exploitation, manipulation, threats and, or violence because of their partner.
This course will not address in depth all aspects of domestic violence. However, it will share the foundation and building blocks in order to address the oppression, barriers and challenges unique to, or are magnified for, Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgendered (LGBT) individuals when seeking safety. It is also worth noting that acts of domestic violence against LGBT individuals may not be committed by an individual in the same-gender or gender-variant relationship at all. For example, a male relative may batter a woman after discovering she is involved in a lesbian relationship, feeling it somehow reflects on his family honor.
Keywords: domestic violence, LGBT, emotional abuse, psychological abuse, physical abuse, economic abuse, financial abuse, abuser, abused, family, spouse, partner, intimate partner, control, isolation, coming out, secrecy, re-victimization, ageism
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Florida Board of Nursing
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
Pennsylvania Certification Board
Florida Board of Psychology
California Board of Registered Nursing
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)
