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RESOURCES: Hotlines National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (For speakers of English, Spanish, and Creole) Florida Domestic Violence 800-500-1119 Domestic Violence Injunction 305-547-3170 Domestic Violence Shelter 305-758-2546 Florida Elder Helpline 800-963-5337 Legal Assistance Legal Aid (divorce, child custody, support) 305-579-5733 Florida Bar Attorney Referral Service – 800-342-8060 State Attorney’s Office, Domestic Violence Unit 305-547-0150 Financial Assistance [...]

I. WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? A. MYTHS ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE B. SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER C. THE COSTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE II. TYPES OF ABUSE A. PHYSICAL B. PSYCOLOGICAL C. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BATTERER D. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VICTIM F. THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE G. “RED FLAGS” OF A BATTERING PERSONALITY H. WHY VICTIMS STAY [...]

Purpose: This home study is intended to educate health care professionals on domestic violence issues as required by Florida state law, Section 456.031(1)(a), F.S. Objectives: Upon completion of this program the learner will be able to: •  Describe the dynamics of an abusive and/or violent relationship. •  Identify three “red flags” of a battering personality. [...]

Purpose and Objectives Outline References Test I. WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? Domestic violence is a crime in all fifty states. Florida law (741.28, F.S.) defines domestic violence as “any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, false imprisonment, kidnapping, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death [...]

Course Overview Since domestic violence occurs in approximately one out of three intimate relationships, both heterosexual and homosexual, chances are great that any healthcare provider will encounter both victims and perpetrators of domestic violence on a routine basis. Providers must realize that ignoring domestic violence is essentially an act of collusion with the perpetrator. The [...]