Category of Work
Presentation
Title of Conference/Lecture Series
Trauma-informed Assessment and Treatment of Domestic Violence
Abstract
In the United States, 10 million people per year are physically abused by an intimate partner. This is an average of nearly 20 people per minute. While many counselors work with trauma, few have the training necessary to work with domestic violence (DV) clients. DV-specific trauma work deviates due to such factors as survival behaviors adopted by the client, continual assessment of lethality, preparing safety plans and working with the justice system. Understanding these specific elements are crucial to providing competent care to and safeguarding DV clients. This program will highlight specific factors of DV counseling including how it differs from universal trauma-informed care. The presenters will identify assessment flags, factors contributing to higher lethality in DV situations, safety planning strategies, and how to conduct a trauma-informed session.
Presentation Date
11-9-2024
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Brown, L. & Johnston, N. (2024, November). Trauma-informed Assessment and Treatment of Domestic Violence. Illinois Counseling Association Conference, Naperville, IL.
