Domestic Violence: Healthcare Strategies for Detection and Reporting
$15.00
The impact of domestic violence on healthcare professionals is multifaceted, as they play a crucial role in identifying, addressing, and supporting the victims of such violence necessitating ongoing education, support, and resources to ensure they can effectively address this prevalent issue.
This course aims to enhance the understanding of healthcare professionals regarding the widespread nature of domestic violence, the various types they may come across in their work, the methods to identify indications of such violence, and their responsibilities in reporting confirmed or suspected instances of domestic violence.
At the end of the course, the participants are expected to:
- Describe domestic violence and the numerous types of domestic violence.
- Discuss the prevalence and underlying motivating factors that contribute to domestic violence.
- Outline the stages of the domestic abuse cycle and warning signs.
- Identify the common traits shared by both victims and perpetrators of domestic violence.
- Apply the screening guidelines in recognizing and reporting domestic violence.
- Assess the needs of the domestic violence victim to mitigate the risks in health and in homicide incidents.