1. Pre-Test
2. Module 1- Introduction
2.1. Learning Objective
2.1.1. Recall basic terms, statistics, and related issues surrounding the problem of domestic violence.
2.2. a. Basic terms/Language to Use and Not Use
2.2.1. "battered woman"
2.2.2. victim vs survivor
2.2.3. in contact
2.2.4. relationship abuse vs. domestic violence
2.3. b. Statistics
2.3.1. Class and cultural dimensions
2.3.2. Rates -general and in foster care
2.3.3. Overlap of DV and child abuse/neglect
2.4. c. Scope of the Problem
2.4.1. Understanding the roots
2.4.2. Common myths
2.4.3. Dynamic bt DV and child abuse groups
2.5. Knowledge Check
3. Module 2- Effects on Family
3.1. Learning Objective
3.1.1. Describe the effects of domestic violence on the family.
3.2. a. Trauma
3.2.1. Family and generational
3.3. b. Symptom of poverty, not a cause of poverty
3.3.1. Challenges of leaving
3.4. c. Legal Issues
3.4.1. Custody and visitation
3.4.2. Child support
3.5. Knowledge Check
4. Module 3- Effects on Child
4.1. Learning Objective
4.1.1. Describe the effects of domestic violence on children.
4.2. a. Short-term
4.2.1. Trauma
4.2.2. Behavioral change
4.2.3. Developmental concerns
4.3. b. Long-term
4.3.1. ACEs
4.3.2. Trauma
4.3.3. Mental health
4.3.4. Perspective of world
4.4. Knowledge Check
5. Module 4- Response of CASAs to IPV
5.1. Learning Objectives
5.1.1. Identify appropriate responses to signs of domestic violence for CASA volunteers.
5.1.1.1. Formulate an appropriate response plan for a hypothetical CASA volunteer
5.2. a. Identifying signs
5.3. b. Counseling and communication skills
5.3.1. Understanding victim perspective, removing personal opinion of abuser, cultural biases, keeping within CASA role
5.3.2. For victim
5.3.3. For child
5.4. c. Confidentiality and record keeping
5.4.1. Reporting
5.4.2. Record keeping
5.4.3. Promising confidentiality to child
5.5. d. Advocacy
5.5.1. What a CASA can/cannot do
5.5.2. Protective factors
5.5.3. Resiliency
5.6. Scenario Knowledge Check
6. Module 5- Resources for CASAs
6.1. Learning Objective
6.1.1. Identify appropriate resources for families facing IPV and the CASAs involved.