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The course objectives are outlined below. These are provided so that you as the learner will be familiar with what to expect from this course. It outlines what will be able to do when you have completed the material and how the material is to be delivered. If you would like to have a copy of the course objectives, please print this page now.

Target Audience:
This course is designed for healthcare providers. Specifically, it is designed for Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Chemical Dependency Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses, or any other healthcare provider that is likely to gain professionally from increased knowledge in the subject area. It is appropriate for any provider that is likely to come into contact with those dealing with issues related to the clinical topic in the course of practice.

Learning Objectives:
The objective of this course is to familiarize the learner with research regarding how different groups of people are likely to attribute blame for domestic violence. The concept of victim blame and revictimization are examined. The concept of attribution and some measurement instruments specific to domestic violence attribution are explored. This material is relevant to the mental health worker because it helps facilitate a better understanding of what a victim of domestic abuse is likely to face following revelation of the violence. Mental healthcare providers are more likely than average to encounter victims of domestic abuse.