0558 - What to Know: Domestic Abuse, Police Response and the Criminal Justice System

Course Description

Hours: 12

This two-day course offers a unique perspective on domestic abuse, police response and the criminal justice system. Knowledge of these systems can help social workers and other mental health professionals understand the reasons behind decisions made by victims, police officers and the judiciary, as well as the implications for individuals that may be affected by domestic abuse and “the system”.

Over this two day course, we will discuss:

• How to best provide support for individuals who are navigating domestic abuse (both criminal and non-criminal).
• Intimate partner violence.
• Police investigation (establishing reasonable and probable grounds).
• Police procedure (including mandatory charging policies).
• The criminal justice system.
• Court orders (and their implications).
• Available support services.
• Safety planning.

Knowledge of these systems may provide you with clarity and understanding, better equipping you to confidently support your clients as they navigate police response to domestic violence and the criminal justice system.

Notes

For more information contact the Faculty of Social Work Professional Development office:

Email: fswprofessionaldevelopment@wlu.ca
Phone: 548-889-5128

Cancellations and Transfers
Be sure to carefully review our cancellation and transfer information before registering.

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Family and Couples Counselling : Family and Couples Counselling
• Trauma Certificate : Trauma Certificate