This is the second part of 6-PART VIDEO SERIES on Domestic Violence (DV) / Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) best practices in the family law environment in the United States and Canada.

For decades, Domestic Violence (DV) or Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) has been a challenging and important issue for new and experienced family lawyers, judges, evaluators, mediators, therapists, and DV advocates.

Understanding the impact of DV/IPV on family law issues will help new and seasoned professionals better handle these emotionally charged and dangerous cases.

We created this video series that presents an overview of DV/IPV facing family law professionals. The featured experts offer concrete advice about how to screen for DV/IPV, assess the level of danger, and work towards safe and healthy resolutions for families.

Course Outline:

-Types of questions and questionnaires -MASIC: Mediator’s Assessment of Safety Issues and Concerns -WEB Scale: Women’s Experience with Battering -SAFeR: Screen, Assess, Focus on the effect, Respond -APRAIS: Arizona Intimate Partner Risk Assessment Instrument System -SARA: Spousal Assault Risk Assessment -Why survivors must be asked specific questions -Why lawyers and mediators should screen in all their cases

Intended Audience: Family lawyers Judges Mediators Evaluators Therapists DV advocates Others who would benefit from learning about Domestic Violence/IPV best practices in the family law environment in the United States and Canada.