Intimate Partner Violence: Treatment Considerations

Target audience and instructional level of this course: intermediate

There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support related to this CE program.

Intimate partner violence (IPV) has multiple negative impacts. Factors contributing to IPV are addressed. Evidence regarding the treatment of victims and perpetrators of IPV is explored. Article 2 focuses on the specific circumstance of substance abuse and intimate partner violence.

Learning Objectives

After completing this training the professional will:

• identify definitions and prevalence of IPV.
• describe factors that may be associated with IPV.
• summarize effectiveness evidence regarding the treatment of victims and perpetrators of IPV.
• identify clinical guidelines for working with victims and perpetrators of IPV.

Alison Heru, M.D.
Associate Professor
University of Colorado at Denver

Keith C Klostermann, Ph.D.
RTI International

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