CALIFORNIA DOMESTIC & FAMILY VIOLENCE

Ann DaPrato, RDA & Lisa Saiia, RDA

Course Contents:

Instructions

Objectives

Introduction

Definitions

Intimate Partner Violence Occurrence

Vulnerability Factors fro Victimization

Risk Factors for Perpetration

Health Consequences of Intimate Partner Violence

Three-Phase Theory of Domestic Violence

Personal Safety Plan

Child Abuse and Neglect
Elder and Dependant Adult Abuse
Guidelines for Dental Health Care Providers
California Mandatory Reporting

Conclusion

Domestic Violence Center Listing

Bibliography
Test Questions
Answer Sheet
Course Evaluation

 

Course Objectives:

Become familiar with specific occurrences of Intimate Partner Violence
 
Identify victim vulnerability factors and the number of patients in a dental practice who are likely to be victims of Domestic Violence
 
Identify risk factors of perpetrators and the number of patients in a dental practice likely to be perpetrators of Domestic Violence
 
Explain incident statistics of Domestic Violence in the dental profession
 
Understand the health consequences of Domestic Violence
 
Become familiar with California law regarding Domestic Violence, Child Abuse & Neglect, and Elder and Dependant Adult Abuse & Neglect, including mandatory reporting
 
Identify dental clinical signs of Domestic Violence
 
Explain screening procedures for determining whether a dental patient has any history of being either a victim or perpetrator of Domestic Violence
 
Understand how to refer patients for help who are identified as victims of Intimate Partner Violence
 
Understand the incidence and prevalence of Child Abuse & Neglect, and Elder and Dependant Adult Abuse & Neglect, including reporting

 


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