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Instructions/Introduction	The Help Page The Menu Page Introduction What's In This Program Program Organization
Overview: A Family Violence Mini-Course	Family Violence Definitions Incidence Statistics Economic Costs Who are the Victims of Family Violence? Behavioral Characteristics of Battered Mates Effects of Family Violence on Children High Risk Periods of the Family Generational Cycle Who Are the Abusers? Why Does Battering Occur? Myths About Family Violence Dynamics of Domestic Violence Principal Effects of Family Violence Leaving Abusive Relationships The Role of the Health Care Professional Safety Issues Documentation Solutions Legal Aspects of Family Violence
A Survivor's Journey	From Darkness to Light. A Visual Chronicle of One Survivor's Healing Journey. Accompanied by an original background music score.
Domestic Violence: Dynamics of Domestic Violence	Dynamics Introduction Dynamics of Domestic Violence Defining Domestic Violence What Are Abusive Behaviors? Combination of Behaviors Controls the Victim DV: Is Fear the Key Element? The Bridge to Battering DV: Who are the Perpetrators? The Three-Phase Cycle of Violence Phase 1: Tension-building Phase 2: Battering Phase 3: Apology Dangers After Separation Three Principle Effects of DV Psychological Consequences of DV Psychophysiological Consequences of DV Psychosocial Outcomes of DV
Domestic Violence: Myths	Myths About Domestic Violence Myth 1: DV is Rare Myth 2: DV Does Not Occur in Normal Relationships Myth 3: DV is Marital Conflict Myth 4: DV Only Affects Married Women Myth 5: DV Only Affects Poor Women Myth 6: DV Only Affects Minority Women Myth 7: DV is Caused by Stress Myth 8: DV is Caused by Alcohol or Drugs Myth 9: DV is Caused by Anger Myth 10: DV is Caused by the Victim Myth 11: Battered Women Enjoy Abuse Myth 12: It Should Be Easy for Battered Women To Leave Myth 13: Battered Women Are Willing Accomplices Myth 14: Battered Women Seek Out Battering Partners Myth 15: DV Can Be Resolved With Counseling Myth 16: The Victim is Safe While the Batterer Remains in Treatment Myth 17: DV Only Presents in Other Health Care Settings Myth 18: Clinicians Usually Recognize Abused Patients Myth 19: Clinicians Can Easily Recognize Batterers Myth 20: Victims Can Be Counted Upon to Reveal Abuse
Domestic Violence and the Health Care System	DV and the Health Care System Barriers to Discussion of DV Primary Care Page Obstetrics Abuse During Pregnancy Abuse of Pregnant Adolescents Patterns of Abuse During Pregnancy Adverse Effects of Battering During Pregnancy Solutions: Post-Partum Visits ED Visits for Domestic Violence ED Evaluation of the DV Survivor The ED Response to Domestic Violence Mental Health: DV Incidence Mental Health Depression Suicide Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Somatization Dentistry and DV Medical Specialty Clinics Headache Clinics and DV GI Clinics and DV Other Specialties and Subspecialties
Domestic Violence: Recognizing and Interviewing Victims	Recognizing and Interviewing Victims How to Recognize the Victims Questions From a Concerned Provider Predictive Risk Factors for Current Abuse Missing the Diagnosis: The Importance of Detection Strategies for Detection of Domestic Violence The Special Case of Mandatory Reporting The Patient Must Be Assessed Alone Interviewing Strategies Indirect Questions Direct Questions Response to Disclosure Framing the Inquiry Affirmation Safety Planning Connection Statements to Avoid When Time is Limited When the Patient Denies Abuse Inquire About Violence Against Others Liability for Non-Intervention Effects of Disclosures on Health Care Providers Summary
Documentation	Documentation Introduction Essential Chart Components DV History DV Physical Examination Injuries That Suggest Abuse As the Cause Description of Injuries Using Imaging to Document DV Rape & Intimate Partner Abuse Medical Rape Management Preservation of Physical Evidence The Medical Record: Diagnosis and Discharge
Advocacy, Therapy, and Community Action	Advocacy for Victims of Family Violence Community Services Safety Assessment and Planning Lethality Assessment Using an Order of Protection Assessment for Imminent Risk Health Care Facility Preparedness Short-Term and Group Therapies Psychotherapy for Survivors of Family Violence The Process of Survivor Therapy The Consequences of Family Violence Trauma Theory: Stages of Recovery Outcomes of Therapy Early Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship Conclusion & Suggestions for Citizen Action
Same-Sex Adult Intimate Partner Abuse	Introduction Dynamics Batterer Psychology Distinguishing the Batterer and Victim Why Do Victims Stay? Barriers to Leaving Making the Decision to Leave Abuse Victims and the Healthcare System Therapy for Victims Therapy for Perpetrators Lessons for the Future
Understanding the Batterer	Understanding the Batterer Batterer Characteristics What Do We Know About Battering? Psychological Profiles of Batterers Medical Complaints of the Batterer Detecting Battering Behavior in the Interview Discussing Abuse With the Abuser Avoiding Implicating the Victim Avoiding Accountability Responding to the Batterer's Disclosure Legal Obligations Follow-up Visits Treatment Considerations for Batterers Batterer Treatment Programs Anger Control Therapy Cognitive Therapies Duluth Domestic Abuse Intervention Project Program The EMERGE Program The MOVE Program AVA: Brief Solution Focused Education Family Systems Therapy Outcomes of Batterer Treatment What is Success in Batterer Treatment? Community Response to Battering Effects of Batterer Treatment on Victims The Role of Law Enforcement The Health Care Provider's Role
Elder Abuse	Elder Abuse Introduction What is Elder Abuse? Types of Abuse Explained What is Elder Neglect? What is Financial Abuse? Classic Domestic Violence What is Typical Elder Abuse? Who are the Abusers? Who are the Victims? Theories of Causation Caregiver Stress or Family Violence? Why Don't Abused Elders Leave? Elder Abuse and the Healthcare System Recognition and Interviewing Signs of Elder Abuse Examination of Elderly Patients Health Care Role in Aiding Battered Elders Opportunities for Intervention Caregiver Stress Interventions Legal and Governmental Aspects Risk Management Considerations Barriers to Reporting What Do APS Agencies Do? Summary
Child Abuse	Introduction Child Abuse Statistics Who Are the Victims? Special Problems of Adolescents Risk Factors for Child Abuse Who Are the Perpetrators? Consequences of Child Abuse Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Screening and Interviewing Indicators of Child Abuse Medical Syndromes of Child Abuse and Neglect Specific Clinical Settings Pediatrics Emergency Departments Dentistry False Accusations of Abuse Interviewing the Child and Parents Physical Examination Signs of Abuse Radiographs Documentation Referrals and Prevention Child Sexual Abuse Child Emotional Abuse Reporting of Child Abuse Child Abuse: The Legal Process Medical Professionals as Expert Witnesses
Legal and Reporting Issues	Legal Aspects of Family Violence Mandatory Reporting of Domestic Violence Mandated Reporting States State Legislation Protections and Consequences Response of the Legal System Orders of Protection Variations in Police Response Battering as a Provocation for Murder Child Custody Remains a Challenge Insurance Issues Federal Law and DV Victim Advocacy Medical Professionals as Witnesses
Health Care Provider Resource Kit	The Health Care Provider's Response to Family Violence Health Care Facility Resource Kit Screening Form Direct Screening Questions Indirect Screening Questions Intervention Guide Adult Interviewing and History Taking Interviewing the Family/Caretaker Child Interviewing and History Taking Lethality Assessment Tools Documentation Guidelines Photography Guidelines Response to Disclosure / Discharge Planning Medical Management of Rape Safety Plan Checklist Action Plan Checklist Orders of Protection Safety on the Job and in Public
Resources	State Domestic Violence Coalitions Domestic Violence Resource Network National Domestic Violence Organizations Other Regional Domestic Violence Organizations Same-Sex Domestic Violence Organizations State Child Abuse Agencies State Elder Abuse Agencies National Elder Abuse Organizations Suggested Reading Child Abuse Information Family Violence Information Victim Information Same-Sex Domestic Violence Information Batterer Treatment Information
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