At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
• List signs and symptoms on children witnessing domestic violence
• Review potential effects on children witnessing domestic violence
• Identify prevention and screening options
Description:
Children do not need to be physically abused themselves to feel the impact of domestic violence on their lives. Simply by living in a home that is experiencing domestic violence, a child is impacted. When a parent, or guardian, is living in an abusive relationship, children do not experience a home that inspires healthy development. – behaviorally, emotionally, physically, and socially. Children tend to mirror and mimic their “role models” looking for cues on how to communicate and act. If a child is only exposed to two adults in a volatile relationship, they may project what they learn in the home – not only for the present, but in the future as well.
This course focuses on recognizing signs and symptoms as well as the short –term and long-effects, of witnessing domestic violence.
Keywords: domestic violence, DV, children, parent, behavior, emotion, physical, social, witness, adolescent, abuse
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)
