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Event Description Intimate Partner Violence
Sponsored by The Center of Excellence for Children, Families and the Law at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
Robin M. Deutsch, Ph.D. and Leslie Drozd, Ph.D., instructors
Online Course begins October 13, 2014
Weekend-In-Residence: Friday-Saturday, November 14-15, 2014 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Professionals who work with
children and families who are involved with the legal system encounter
allegations of interpersonal violence in multiple settings. In fact, in Probate and Family court it is
estimated that 50% of contested custody cases include allegations of
interpersonal violence. There is no
comprehensive course available. This course will be available to professionals
with demanding work schedules and the postdoctoral fellows of the Child
and Adolescent Evaluation Service (CAFES). This blended learning
course will expose participants to emerging research in interpersonal violence
and best practices using available guidelines and standards for evaluation of
IPV.
The course is a blended learning format and spans 4 weeks of online coursework for 13 hours and 15 hours of on-site instruction over a weekend-in-residence. It provides 28 Continuing Education Credits. This
course in Intimate Partner Violence/Interpersonal Violence is designed for professionals engaged in
providing services to children, adults and families and the courts who seek to
provide or understand best practices of investigation, evaluation, and
testimony in matters where domestic violence is alleged. Mental health practitioners, mediators, attorneys and other professionals will have the opportunity to expand their practice and skills in this emerging area. Participants in this in this course will: Students will be able to identify definitions of
interpersonal violence Identify the impact of intimate partner violence on children
and alleged victim and perpetrator Demonstrate the components of an evaluation of IPV Identify problems and strategies for assessing risk Recognize different outcomes for different types of
violence Identify risks for different categories or types of
violence. Apply a systematic approach to providing a sound
evidence-based report and opinion Identify conflicting priorities for families where IPV is
present Examine interventions for families when IPV is present Identify ethical issues inherent in evaluations and
testimony
Program Code: IV14-3 28 CE Credits MFTFee: $975 for CE Credits - Be sure to register early. Space is limited.
Robin Deutsch, Ph.D., is the Director of the Center of
Excellence for Children, Families and the Law at the Massachusetts School of
Professional Psychology (MSPP). She practices as a therapist, consultant,
mediator and parent coordinator. For over 20 years Dr. Deutsch conducted child
custody evaluations and was the training director of the Children and the Law
program at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is the past president of the
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), former Chair of the
American Psychological Association (APA) Ethics Committee, and served on the
committees that developed the AFCC and APA Guidelines for Parenting
Coordination, and AFCC committee developing guidelines for assessing
interpersonal violence in child custody evaluations.
Leslie Drozd, Ph.D., is a licensed
psychologist and marriage, family, and child therapist, specializing in family
violence, trauma, and substance abuse. She is a consulting and testimonial
expert, trains judges, attorneys, and mental health professionals, and has a
variety of professional publications including books, book chapters, and
peer-reviewed journal articles. She is the editor of the peer-reviewed Journal of Child Custody.
Event Type:Continuing Education Program Category:Forensic Psychology & Divorce Early registration ends on Sep 04, 2014. Regular registration starts on Sep 05, 2014 and ends on Oct 02, 2014. Late registration starts on Oct 03, 2014.
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Registration Fees
| Fee Type | Early | Regular | Late |
| Intimate Partner Violence - IV14-4 Program Fee | | Member Fee: | $975.00 | $975.00 | $975.00 | | Non-Member Fee: | $975.00 | $975.00 | $975.00 |
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