Our Expertise - Domestic Violence
Current Trainings
Domestic Violence 101:
Basic information on domestic violence: what it is, what it looks like, and how to respond. Dynamics of power and control are addressed.
Domestic Violence and Disabilities:
Take a closer look at domestic violence within the lives of people with disabilities. Issues of power and control are again addressed, with more attention paid to how a person’s disability may be exploited by an abuser. Safety planning for people with disabilities is also examined.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder:
PTSD is a mental illness that is often seen in survivors of trauma. This training helps in identifying signs of PTSD, as well as how to work with PTSD in a domestic violence/disability context.
Vicarious Traumatization:
Working with survivors of trauma can be a difficult and exhausting process, and some workers may find themselves internalizing the traumatic experiences of their consumers. This training will aid in identifying what vicarious trauma is; signs that one is suffering adverse affects from vicarious trauma; and how to prevent burnout.
Domestic Violence and the Criminal Court Process:
Many survivors of domestic violence will find themselves involved with the criminal court process in some way. The criminal court process can be very confusing and frightening; it can also be of great benefit to survivors. This training demystifies the criminal court process by explaining what a domestic violence survivor may expect. Challenges and biases within the criminal justice system are explored, as well.
Teen Dating Violence:
Explores the issue of violence among teen intimate partner relationships. How to respond to teen dating violence and safety planning for teens are among the topics covered in this training.
Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse:
Takes a look at the relationship between substance abuse and interpersonal violence, as well as how forced substance use can be used as an abusive tactic. Individuals in recovery from substance abuse may be at enhanced risk in an abusive relationship.
Domestic Violence and the Family:
Domestic violence has a huge impact on the emotional and physical well-being of a family. This training explores how domestic violence may be perpetrated across various family relationships, and the effect this has on other family members. Prevention and intervention techniques are presented.
Working with Parents on Child Abuse and Neglect:
This training aims to educate workers on assisting parents in preventing child abuse and neglect. Signs of child abuse and neglect are discussed, as well as positive parenting techniques.
Trainings on Specific Disabilities/Mental Illnesses:
As mentioned above, Barrier Free Living can tailor presentations to an agency’s needs. We have put together trainings on mental retardation and developmental disabilities for OMRDD, for example.
