Family violence occurs in every community and culture and has profound effects on every person it touches. Despite this ugly reality, there has been a lot of silence, shame and stigma around this issue creating many myths and misunderstandings. In order to work towards solutions, we must first be aware of the realities of family violence, its influences and impacts. This webinar focuses on creating a basic understanding of this complex issue. Topics reviewed include the types of family violence, their impacts, theories of understanding and contextual influences.
This webinar is a companion to the webinar entitled: 'Family Violence – Working Towards Solutions – Part 2'. The first part of the webinar is free of charge in June. The certificate of completion may be requested and received by the email.