Session 2: The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Mental Health
Overview
Within the context of mental health, this session investigates the prevalence and impact of domestic violence. It delves into how mental health settings intersect with domestic violence issues, examining the challenges in identifying and addressing such cases among both children and adults. Additionally, it discusses the complexities arising from mandatory reporting obligations and considers the potential adaptations to services necessitated by mandated supporting frameworks.
Learning objectives
- Evaluate the protocols and procedures for accessing domestic violence cases involving children and adults within mental health environments, considering the unique challenges and ethical considerations present
- Analyze the complexities introduced by mandatory reporting requirements in addressing domestic violence within mental health settings, and examine how these obligations may shift due to new protocols related to mandated supporting
- Assess the potential impact of mandatory reporting on shifting responses to domestic violence within mental health environments, while considering both positive and negative implications for survivor safety, perpetrator accountability, and therapeutic outcomes
- Promote and enhance participant understanding of domestic violence and how it can impact the parent/child relationship, with a specific emphasis on attachment