Part of The Domestic Violence Series

It is often believed that intimate partners are the only victims of domestic violence. However, children can also be involved and are victims. Out of 100 reported cases of domestic violence in San Diego, 37% of them involved children. Child Welfare Services (CWS) has seen first‐hand how domestic violence can impact families. In 32.8% of the family assessments made by CWS in 2017, domestic violence was a factor.

There are many forms to domestic violence. Understanding the different types of abusive acts and the impacts it can have on the victims psychologically can help to better support those families with more care, compassion, and understanding.

Guest Speaker: Dr. Vanessa Rodriguez, VMR Therapy

Dr. Vanessa Rodriguez is the founder of VMR Therapy, Safe Solutions, and Tac Talk. In addition, she is a police psychologist, licensed marriage & family therapist, clinical supervisor, court expert, and internationally certified domestic violence trainer. Dr. Rodriguez is recognized as one of the lead specialists in Domestic Violence, First Responder Treatment, Suicide Prevention, and Critical Incidents (Shootings, Infant & Child Deaths, Overdoses, etc.). Agencies which Dr.

Rodriguez works with include Child Protective Services (CPS) and State & Local Law Enforcement Agencies. Dr. Rodriguez is committed to continuing to create fresh, advanced, and innovative ways of treatment methods.

Description:  Understand the impact of domestic violence on children’s physical, emotional, and psychological development and recognize common trauma responses exhibited by children exposed to domestic violence, such as anxiety, depression, aggression, and withdrawal. Learn about evidence-based interventions and therapeutic approaches for addressing trauma symptoms in children exposed to domestic violence, and much more.

Registration will close on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 7 am 

***Please Note: This class will be facilitated on the Zoom platform. Internet access and access to a computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone is required to attend.

The link to attend this class will be provided at registration.

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