About This Tutorial
This tutorial has been developed specifically for mental health center staff and their clients and is designed to allow for self-instruction or group in-service training. Each section includes learning objectives, narrative, case studies, and a self-quiz.

Topics include:
  • The dynamics of domestic violence
  • Characteristics of both perpetrators and victims
  • Addressing domestic violence linked with substance abuse problems
  • The interface between victims and community mental health center staff
  • Working with children exposed to domestic violence
  • Instruction in assessing domestic violence in clients
  • The role of mental health center staff in identifying victims of domestic violence
  • Assessing and overcoming rural barriers to assistance
  • How to access domestic violence resources
  • References/Resources

This tutorial is also available in the form of a training manual. To purchase these and other materials, please contact the Institute for Family Violence Studies at (850) 644-6303.