Domestic Violence 201

Course Description

Who Should Attend:

Experienced Child Support Enforcement (CSE) staff.

Overview and Focus:

Participation in this course will facilitate a better understanding of domestic violence, its causes, and what can be done to prevent it and protect clients.

Topics Addressed:

Domestic violence and its causes
Who domestic violence affects
Community resources available for victims
The roles of Domestic Relations Sections (DRSs) and the Department of Public Welfare (DPW) in protecting victims
Confidentiality safeguards

Length of program:

6 hours

Course Level

200 Level These courses provide instruction on emerging issues, new policies, and policy updates. In addition, the courses provide advanced instruction in specific subject areas relating to each of the child support enforcement (CSE) case management processes. The courses vary in length from one to three days and are designed for more experienced CSE staff.