How Gender Issues Affect Assessment & Treatment of Domestic Violence (I1) MP3

Pre-conference Institute ( day)

Some researchers have suggested that domestic violence is an even-playing field. This gets played out in custody cases by evaluators and the court saying it is a he said, she said case and not recognizing information that points to domestic violence. In this Institute, internationally known speaker Alyce Laviolette will review and critique research and present information about gender and domestic violence that will help with assessment and with treatment. The program, done in a lively, interactive format will include differences in how women and men respond to violence and victimization, the differences between violence and aggression, vicarious trauma, and why partners stay in relationships. Paula Cohen will provide the update on legislation and case law on domestic violence and the viewpoint of a legal aid attorney representing victims of domestic violence.