Addressing Domestic Violence in Child Welfare Practice

Overview

The overall goal of this course module is to educate child welfare students about domestic violence so that they will be better prepared to address domestic violence in their practice. The module includes information about the dynamics of domestic violence, the impact on children, and ways to effectively intervene. This course module is only a beginning step toward understanding the complexities of domestic violence and its intersection with child welfare issues. Be sure to explore the web links to access resources for further study.

Unit One: Understanding Domestic Violence