The Religious Aspects of Domestic Violence Workshop deals with the Nature of Domestic Violence (statistics, power, why it continues, roadblocks, do's and don'ts); Perpetrator's Excuses (e.g., blaming the victim, "the bible says...", drinking and drugging); Domestic Violence as Learned Behavior (accepted by society, accepted by the church, taught in the media, "not caused by...", assault); and Domestic Violence and Scripture (Gospel, Hebrew and Christian passages). The workshop will include role playing and group exercises. This course is certified by P.O.S.T. for Peace Officers, Detention Officers, Dispatchers, and Coroners.
(4 Contact Hours)