An Overview of Intimate Partner Violence for Paraprofessionals

Course Code: REL-BHC-0-PHR

Hours: 0.75

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025

Learning Objectives:
Recall what intimate partner violence means and the types of violence that it can include.
Identify the short-term and long-term impact that IPV has on individuals who experience it.
Indicate signs that suggest someone may be experiencing IPV and what steps you should take to ensure their safety.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Overview of Intimate Partner Violence

What is Intimate Partner Violence

Survivors of IPV

Perpetrators of IPV

Types of IPV

Physical Violence

Sexual Violence

Psychological Aggression

Stalking

IPV Myths

Review

Summary

Section 3: Risk and Protective Factors

Risk Factors Related to IPV

Individual Factors

Relationship Factors

Community Factors

Societal Factors

Protective Factors

Review

Summary

Section 4: Recognizing IPV and Its Impact

IPV Red Flags

Reporting Requirements

Safety

Short-Term Impact

Long-Term Impact

IPV Prevention

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Amanda Gayle, Ph.D.

Amanda Gayle received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee.  She completed a pre-doctoral internship at the University of Georgia in the Counseling and Testing Center.  She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in the Occupational Health Department working in both the internal and external employee assistance programs.  She is licensed in North Carolina where she was in private practice for 15 years serving primarily adults in individual and couples counseling with many presenting issues.  Her focus was on cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety, mood disorders, grief, relationship difficulties, stress management, self-esteem, and parenting.  She joined Relias as a subject matter expert writer for behavioral health in 2021.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: General Staff; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.