Intimate Partner Violence Risk Assessment

Understanding factors which contribute to the risk of intimate partner violence (IPV) is essential to keeping survivors and their children safer. In this interactive course you will learn the difference between screening for intimate partner violence and risk assessment; why using validated screening and risk assessment tools is important; the types and fundamental elements of good risk assessment and key steps in risk management; and how intersecting life circumstances influence risk. We will discuss gender differences between factors which predict risk for IPV and what we know about risk for children living with IPV. You will be introduced to three risk assessment tools––the Danger Assessment, ODARA, and the B-Safer and will apply your learning using two interactive case studies. Participants will be asked to complete a short interactive online training program on recognizing and responding to intimate partner violence risk factors and warning signs prior to the course to set the foundation for learning.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to

1. Describe the difference between screening and risk assessment;
2. Identify key static and dynamic factors which contribute to risk;
3. Identify strategies to manage risk;
4. Apply this learning to case studies to analyze and discuss static and dynamic risk factors, and create a risk management strategy, which include identifying important resources required.

More about the course

• Dates:
  • Section 1: January 26^th (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET)
  • Section 2: February 2nd (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET)
• Category: Virtual (via Zoom)
• Assignment: Practice material will be given between the two dates
• Certification: available upon completion

Enrollment

Fees: $50 CAD $200 CAD (Cost is subsidized by CREVAWC for this program)

How do I enroll?

Course is full.