FAMILY & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
FOR THE DENTAL PRACTITIONER

Ann DaPrato, RDA & Lisa Saiia, RDA

Course Contents:

Instructions

Objectives

Introduction

Definitions

Intimate Partner Violence Occurrence

Vulnerability Factors fro Victimization

Risk Factors for Perpetration

Health Consequences of Intimate Partner Violence

Three-Phase Theory of Domestic Violence

Personal Safety Plan

Hate Crimes
Child Abuse and Neglect
Dating Violence
Elder and Vulernable Adult Abuse
Guidelines for Dental Health Care Providers

Conclusion

Bibliography
Test Questions
Answer Sheet
Course Evaluation

 

Course Objectives:

Become familiar with specific occurrences of Intimate Partner Violence
 
Identify victim vulnerability factors for persons who are likely to be victims of Domestic Violence
 
Identify risk factors of perpetrators for persons likely to be perpetrators of Domestic Violence
 
Explain incident statistics of Domestic Violence in the dental profession
 
Understand the health consequences of Domestic Violence
 
Understand the different groups affected by Hate Crimes
 
Identify dental clinical signs of Domestic Violence
 
Explain screening procedures for determining whether a dental patient has any history of being either a victim or perpetrator of Domestic Violence
 
Understand how to refer patients for help who are identified as victims of Intimate Partner Violence
 
Understand the incidence and prevalence of Child Abuse & Neglect, and Elder and Vulernable Adult Abuse & Neglect
   
Explain Dating Violence and understand the importance of developing a safety dating plan

 


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