What Do Professionals Need to Know?
Mental Health
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Victim Resources:
Why mental health professionals need to understand domestic violence and what they have to offer abused individuals seeking mental health services. Also briefly discusses issues in working with abusers who are in mental health treatment.
Overview of the issue
- Why mental health providers need to know about domestic violence
- Screening for domestic violence in mental health settings
- Helping clients who are being abused
- How can I get her to see that she needs to leave?
- Couple counseling?
- What about treatment for abusers?
- Responding to clients who are abusive
- What about the children?
How OPDV Can Help
Resources
Contact: specialprojects@opdv.ny.gov
