NASW-CA EmpowerEd Program

Course Description

This is the fourth module in a five-part series focused on intimate partner violence (IPV), which is also referred to as spousal/partner abuse (SPA) and domestic violence (DV). Within the five-part series, Module 4 explores issues related to the impact of IPV on children and adolescents, as well as current trends in teen dating violence (TDV). Module 5 explores IPV and family violence among special populations, including women of color, those in LGBT relationships, the military and law enforcement, and immigrant communities. Each of the these modules incorporates case vignettes, short videos, reader exercises, and valuable resources. The online posttest must be passed with a score of 80% or better to print a certificate of completion.

Target Audience

California Mandated Pre-License Requirement: All five modules in the series can be used to meet the 15-hour pre-license requirement for coursework in spousal/partner abuse assessment and detection for California LCSW, LMFT, and LPCC licenses.

Continuing Education and Professional Development: This module can be taken alone or in combination with any of the other four modules in the five-part series as continuing education or professional development.

Learning Objectives

After completion of this course, readers will be able to do the following:

• Identify the impact of witnessing spousal/partner abuse, intimate partner violence, or domestic violence on children, including long-term physiological and psychological problems such as developmental issues, trauma, and posttraumatic stress disorder.
• Identify strategies for screening and treating children who witness or are exposed to parental violence or other family violence.
• Identify the prevalence of and risk and protective factors for teen dating violence.