Family Violence eLearning Series




Category
Family Violence Series

Course availability

6 months

Course Information

Welcome to the Family Violence eLearning series. The module was created in partnership with Ministry of Social Development and CPD@Whitireia.

Course Overview

The course includes the following five modules:
  1. Introduction to family violence
  • The scale of family violence in New Zealand
  • The impact of family violence
  • Who is at risk
  • What can be done to help

  1. Family violence in Aotearoa New Zealand
  • What constitutes family violence
  • Types of abuse in families
  • Relevant NZ legislation
  • Exploring own world views

  1. Dimensions, dynamics and cultural constructs of family violence
  • Causes and theories of family violence
  • Socio–ecological and cultural considerations
  • Risk and protective factors

  1. Working with family members who use violence
  • Exploring family members who use violence world views
  • The Duluth power and control wheel
  • Family violence and children

  1. Working with family members that experience violence
  • Impact on family members who experience family violence
  • Risk management
  • Safety Planning concepts

Course Features

  • Interactive learning using animation and video
  • Formative learning

Estimated Duration

4-5 hours depending on previous experience over a 6 month duration.

Target Audience

This online interactive course is designed for those who work health and social services, or in community roles, and work with those who experience or use violence.

$100

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