On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. Providers need to understand the dynamics of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), and how to support victimized clients. This interactive course is designed to inform on how to recognize IPV behavior and cycles of abuse, common myths, responses and vicarious trauma.

Content will include how historical trauma is foundational to the cumulative effects of IPV from an African American, Hispanic, and LGBTQA community perspective. In addition, approaches to historical trauma, exit strategies, and trauma informed care will be discussed.