Domestic Violence 101

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About the Course
Interpersonal Violence (IPV) or Domestic Violence is a prevalent and oftentimes lethal, public health concern. Despite education and prevention training, the rates of IPV continue to rise. Having a clear understanding of abuser tactics will assist you in recognizing the sometimes-subtle dynamics common in IPV relationships. 

Learning Objectives
After completing this course, the learner will be able to do the following:

  • Define Interpersonal Violence (IPV)/Domestic Violence.
  • Recognize national statistics.
  • Identify the types of IPV/Domestic Violence.
  • Identify the dynamics often seen in these situations.
  • Identify the barriers and dangers of leaving dangerous situations.
About the Presenter
Allyson Cordoni, APN, CNP, SANE-A, SANE-P,  is a nurse practitioner who has over 20 years of experience providing care to adults and children who have experienced sexual/physical violence.  She has served as forensic nurse consultant, specializing in issues related to sexual assault adult and children), child abuse and neglect, strangulation, domestic violence and development of policies and procedures as well as educational trainings. She was a member of the US Military MEDCOM task force responsible for writing/implementing sexual assault policies for the US Army, authored a Shaken Baby bill for the State of Hawaii, presented at numerous International, national and local conferences, authoring several peer reviewed articles, participated in numerous MDT boards, and conducted trainings in the area of sexual assault, domestic violence and strangulation research.


Disclosures
Resolution of Conflict of Interest
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Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement.
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.

Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
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Accreditation
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Course ID: 59282