Surviving Post-Separation Abuse: Supporting Survivors After Escaping Domestic Violence
Self-paced
1.5 credits
Full course description
Description
This training focuses on post-separation abuse, a continuation of domestic violence tactics after a survivor has left an abusive relationship. Participants will learn about the various forms of post-separation abuse, including legal abuse, financial abuse, stalking, and using children as tools for coercive control. The training will also provide strategies to support survivors, including safety planning, documentation, and legal navigation.
Target Audience
Domestic violence advocates, legal professionals, mental health practitioners, law enforcement, social workers, and community members seeking to support survivors of post-separation abuse.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Identify key forms of post-separation abuse, including legal, financial, and emotional abuse.
- Recognize how Family Court and custody battles can be manipulated by abusers.
- Implement effective safety planning strategies for survivors post-separation.
- Support survivors in documenting abuse and advocating for themselves in legal settings.