Children and Domestic Violence Series: B. Assessment

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Description:
In completing this module, we hope that you will develop some critical skills in identifying and screening common behavioral and emotional symptoms among youth exposed to domestic violence. We also hope that you will be able to provide feedback to caregivers to help them not only understand how domestic violence is affecting their child but also to help connect them with appropriate services and resources.

Learning objectives:
- Understand the rationale for assessment and screening.
- Understand the impact of domestic violence on children.
- Develop basic skills in administering screening tools to parents and children.
- Develop skills in providing feedback about the findings to the family and other service providers.

Author(s):

Ernestine Briggs, Ph.D. & Donna Potter, LCSW

Target Audience:

This workshop will benefit child and adolescent service providers, including psychologists, social workers, family therapists, counselors, early intervention providers, child caregivers, shelter providers and community mental health providers. This also includes school based professionals, public health providers, and all other interested professionals.


Length:
1 Hour

Credit Type(s):
1.0 NBCC, 0.1 CEU, 1.0 Contact Hours

Cost: $5.00