Course Code: REL-BHC-0-ARODVCA
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 3/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Summarize the types of other-directed violence that occur among youth.
Describe risk and protective factors that relate to other-directed violence among youth.
Identify methods to effectively assess a youth’s risk of other-directed violence.
Describe at least three interventions you can use to reduce the risk of other-directed violence.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Types of Other-Directed Violence
Prevalence
What is Other-Directed Violence Among Youth?
Interpersonal Violence
Community Violence
Effects of Other-Directed Violence
Review
Summary
Section 3: Why Does Other-Directed Violence Among Youth Occur?
Risk Factors
Individual or Personal Risk Factors
Environmental Risk Factors
Warning Signs
Protective Factors
Review
Summary
Section 4: How to Assess for Other-Directed Violence
Purpose of a Violence Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment Process
Examples of Violence Risk Assessment Screening Instruments
Threat Assessment Screening Instruments
Review
Summary
Section 5: Prevention & Interventions for Other-Directed Violence among youth
Prevention of Youth Violence
Interventions to reduce youth violence
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Pamela Green, LCSW RPT
Pamela Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist. She has devoted over thirteen years to helping children and families within vulnerable populations heal from and overcome the many obstacles they face. Pam also has extensive experience in Crisis Intervention as she was an Intensive Family Intervention Team Leader for five years and spent several years working with a Domestic Violence Intervention Program as an advocate and a therapist to help survivors heal from their traumatic experiences, navigate legal systems, and access much-needed resources to change their lives for the better. Pam also provided clinical direction and supervision as zone leader for a 10-county, community mental health agency for several years. In addition, she has experience in work rehabilitation for people with disabilities across a range of ages and disability types.
Disclosure: Pamela Green, LCSW RPT has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Beginner level Social Workers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.