Family dynamics of various ethnic minorities in America related to domestic violence Cross-cultural counseling skills to address Domestic Violence related issues in treatment programs. Gender Issues focuses on socialization of males and females. Communication style differences for males and females are addressed. Conflict resolution skills and treatment issues will be covered. To identify various socialization factors for males and females affecting domestic violence.
Communication blocks that contribute to domestic violence.
Love myths that perpetuate victims remaining in domestic violence situations. Treatment techniques to address socialization, communication, and love myths to interrupt the cycle of domestic violence. Laws and politics affecting treatment of court-ordered clients will address confidentiality, duty to warn, standards for treatment and laws in the criminal justice system that relate to domestic violence. Laws related to domestic violence Resources for treatment available for victims and perpetrators and their interactive effect on the criminal justice system are an important aspect of containing domestic violence. Resources available for victims and perpetrators of domestic violence.