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Screening and Assessing for Domestic Violence

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a spike in domestic violence that shelters, domestic violence agencies, law enforcement, and courts are still trying to manage.

Created byBill Eddy
BeginnerUpdated Jan 10, 2025
Screening and Assessing for Domestic Violence

What You'll Learn

check_circleLearn why screening for DV/IPV is essential in all family law cases and how it impacts case outcomes.
check_circleIdentify effective questions and tools for gathering relevant information from survivors.
check_circleGain practical knowledge of tools like MASIC, WEB Scale, SAFeR, APRAIS, and SARA for assessing safety concerns and risks.
check_circleUnderstand why tailored, survivor-focused questions are crucial for obtaining accurate information and ensuring safety.

About This Course

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.

Your Instructor

Bill Eddy
Bill Eddy

Understanding & Managing High Conflict Legal Disputes

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Bill Eddy is a pioneer in high-conflict personality theory and one of the most influential voices in modern conflict resolution. As a lawyer, mediator, therapist, and bestselling author of more than 30 books, he developed widely used tools including The CARS Method®, BIFF Response®, EAR Statements™, and the New Ways® series. His work is used across workplaces, courts, healthcare, government, and human services around the world. Bill’s integrated mental health and legal expertise continues to shape HCI’s research-driven methods for managing all levels of conflict. He also co-hosts the podcast It’s All Your Fault!

Credit Information

Professional development requirements vary by profession, country, and regulatory body. Before enrolling, review the course details and confirm that the content, learning format, and any listed credits meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your regulator or professional association and keeping the records required for reporting.

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