On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this adds up to more than 10 million people. Providers need to understand the dynamics of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), in order to support victimized persons they are working with including how to recognize IPV behavior and cycles of abuse, common myths, victim responses and vicarious trauma.

Further, IPV for African American, Hispanic, and LGBTQA persons require an inclusive and culturally informed process of engagement and support. Content will also include approaches to assessing historical trauma, review of exit strategies, and trauma informed care strategies to support victims of IPV.