This course is intended to be a tool to assist domestic violence service providers offering victim services for the purpose of ensuring advocates working with survivors meet the requirements of a "Domestic Violence Counselor" pursuant to Evidence Code  §1037.1(a)(1). 

Find additional resources available to download after each module. These can serve as a reference as you being your field work.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the definition and impact of domestic violence 
• Understand the history of domestic violence, particularly in relation to social justice movements
• Understand the dynamics of families living with domestic violence 
• Understand the role of the DV Advocate and learn basic counseling skills and how to apply them in such a way as to facilitate change

Understand available resources for domestic violence survivors, including national, state, and local resources.