DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ONLINE CLASS – PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES
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.
• Identify three characteristics of the victim of domestic violence.
• List three reasons that victims may stay in an abusive relationship.
• Describe screening procedures used to identify and assist both victims and perpetrators of domestic violence.
• Identify two legal protections available to victims of domestic violence.
• List three community resources available to assist the victim, the perpetrator and the family.





