Intimate partner violence (IPV), also commonly referred to as domestic violence, is a significant public health issue in the U.S., which has persisted despite extensive efforts to eradicate it through numerous policy and practice interventions. In this course, learners will be introduced to key concepts, definitions, and theories of IPV from public health, social justice, and legal perspectives. Learners will also receive applied learning opportunities to implement best practices for identifying, screening, and responding to IPV in clinical practice settings, including interprofessional strategies that engage professionals from social work, law, nursing, dentistry, and medicine. Issues related to those who experience and witness IPV as well as those who use violence will be discussed, including cultural factors and social inequalities that perpetuate IPV as they relate to age, gender and gender identity, race, ethnicity, immigration status, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation. Course activities will be designed to help learners think critically and implement theory-driven practices for identification, screening, and response to IPV across multiple levels of intervention (e.g., individual, family, and community) and within the clinical settings of social work, law, nursing, dentistry, and medicine.
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Intimate partner violence (IPV), also commonly referred to as domestic violence, is a significant public health issue in the U.S., which has persisted despite extensive efforts to eradicate it through numerous policy and practice interventions. In this course, learners will be introduced to key concepts, definitions, and theories of IPV from public health, social justice, and legal perspectives. Learners will also receive applied learning opportunities to implement best practices for identifying, screening, and responding to IPV in clinical practice settings, including interprofessional strategies that engage professionals from social work, law, nursing, dentistry, and medicine. Issues related to those who experience and witness IPV as well as those who use violence will be discussed, including cultural factors and social inequalities that perpetuate IPV as they relate to age, gender and gender identity, race, ethnicity, immigration status, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation. Course activities will be designed to help learners think critically and implement theory-driven practices for identification, screening, and response to IPV across multiple levels of intervention (e.g., individual, family, and community) and within the clinical settings of social work, law, nursing, dentistry, and medicine.
Intimate partner violence (IPV), also commonly referred to as domestic violence, is a significant public health issue in the U.S., which has persisted despite extensive efforts to eradicate it through numerous policy and practice interventions. In this course, learners will be introduced to key concepts, definitions, and theories of IPV from public health, social justice, and legal perspectives. Learners will also receive applied learning opportunities to implement best practices for identifying, screening, and responding to IPV in clinical practice settings, including interprofessional strategies that engage professionals from social work, law, nursing, dentistry, and medicine. Issues related to those who experience and witness IPV as well as those who use violence will be discussed, including cultural factors and social inequalities that perpetuate IPV as they relate to age, gender and gender identity, race, ethnicity, immigration status, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation. Course activities will be designed to help learners think critically and implement theory-driven practices for identification, screening, and response to IPV across multiple levels of intervention (e.g., individual, family, and community) and within the clinical settings of social work, law, nursing, dentistry, and medicine.
What you'll learn
In this course, you will learn to:
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Describe the prevalence of IPV and the impact of such violence on victims.
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Explain how power dynamics and intersectionality affect personal experiences of IPV.
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Describe the range of possibilities for interprofessional care in response to IPV.
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Perform appropriate screening, assessment, and interprofessional intervention strategies for IPV.
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Explain the purpose and considerations of a safety plan, including legal, healthcare, and community resources for victims/survivors of IPV.
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Identify ways professionals can support person-centered responses to IPV.
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Recognize the vulnerability, unique risks, and challenges underserved populations face.
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Demonstrate cultural humility when responding to populations affected by IPV.
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Describe primary, secondary, and tertiary IPV prevention strategies used to affect change across the social ecology.
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Analyze your role in working interprofessionally to prevent IPV.
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Activities
Resource Compilation
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Organizing relevant materials, including notes, articles, and resources, facilitates easy access to information for future reference and continuous learning.
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Review course materials, textbooks, and additional resources.
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Create a system for organizing and categorizing information.
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Store materials in a central location, such as a digital folder or notebook.
Case Study Discussions
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Engaging in case study discussions with peers promotes critical thinking, fosters collaboration, and deepens understanding of IPV dynamics and intervention strategies.
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Review provided case studies or develop your own.
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Collaborate with peers to analyze the case, identify issues, and develop intervention plans.
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Present findings to the group for feedback and discussion.
Peer Mentoring
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Mentoring less experienced individuals provides opportunities to share knowledge, develop leadership skills, and contribute to the growth of others in the field.
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Identify individuals who could benefit from your guidance and support.
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Establish regular meetings or communication channels.
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Provide guidance, encouragement, and support based on your own experiences and learning.
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Community Outreach and Education
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Participating in community outreach and education initiatives allows for direct engagement with affected individuals, raising awareness, and promoting prevention.
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Identify local organizations or agencies providing IPV services.
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Inquire about volunteer opportunities, such as staffing hotlines or facilitating support groups.
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Attend community events to educate and raise awareness about IPV.
Contributing to Open-Source IPV Resources
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Engaging with open-source projects related to IPV enables direct involvement in the development of valuable resources for professionals and individuals affected by IPV.
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Identify open-source projects focused on IPV prevention, intervention, or support.
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Review project documentation and code to understand the project's goals and structure.
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Contribute to the project by reporting bugs, suggesting improvements, or writing code.
Resource Compilation
Show steps
Organizing relevant materials, including notes, articles, and resources, facilitates easy access to information for future reference and continuous learning.
Show steps
- Review course materials, textbooks, and additional resources.
- Create a system for organizing and categorizing information.
- Store materials in a central location, such as a digital folder or notebook.
Case Study Discussions
Show steps
Engaging in case study discussions with peers promotes critical thinking, fosters collaboration, and deepens understanding of IPV dynamics and intervention strategies.
Show steps
- Review provided case studies or develop your own.
- Collaborate with peers to analyze the case, identify issues, and develop intervention plans.
- Present findings to the group for feedback and discussion.
Peer Mentoring
Show steps
Mentoring less experienced individuals provides opportunities to share knowledge, develop leadership skills, and contribute to the growth of others in the field.
Show steps
- Identify individuals who could benefit from your guidance and support.
- Establish regular meetings or communication channels.
- Provide guidance, encouragement, and support based on your own experiences and learning.
Community Outreach and Education
Show steps
Participating in community outreach and education initiatives allows for direct engagement with affected individuals, raising awareness, and promoting prevention.
Show steps
- Identify local organizations or agencies providing IPV services.
- Inquire about volunteer opportunities, such as staffing hotlines or facilitating support groups.
- Attend community events to educate and raise awareness about IPV.
Contributing to Open-Source IPV Resources
Show steps
Engaging with open-source projects related to IPV enables direct involvement in the development of valuable resources for professionals and individuals affected by IPV.
Show steps
- Identify open-source projects focused on IPV prevention, intervention, or support.
- Review project documentation and code to understand the project's goals and structure.
- Contribute to the project by reporting bugs, suggesting improvements, or writing code.
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Social Work Case Manager
Registered Nurse
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Attorney
Victim Advocate
Domestic Violence Prevention Specialist
Public Health Educator
Community Health Worker
Therapist
Counselor
Chaplain
Teacher
Researcher
Policy Analyst
Advocate
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