Center for Adult and Continuing Studies

Course Description

This course is offered free of charge to all MDHHS child welfare and family preservation workers and supervisors, and MDHHS-contracted private agencies child welfare and family preservation workers and supervisors on a first come, first served basis.  Use coupon code DHHS01152027.

This training will equip child welfare workers with foundational knowledge and practical skills for recognizing and responding to clients who may present with domestic violence. Participants will learn to identify common warning signs, understand the impact of abuse on individuals and families, and apply appropriate, trauma-informed response strategies when concerns arise. The training will emphasize safety, empathy, and effective support practices to help professionals respond confidently and compassionately in a variety of service settings.

Course Level: Beginner

Objectives:

1. Identify common physical, emotional, behavioral, and financial signs of domestic violence.
2. Describe how domestic violence can impact individuals, families, and communities.
3. Demonstrate appropriate first-response strategies when concerns about domestic violence are identified.