Psychology of Domestic Violence

Registration deadline: 2/1/21

The police represent the front line in the service response to domestic violence.  Law Enforcement has a unique perspective on this all too common social problem.  The police are often asked to intervene in this life-long problem of citizens in a few minutes.  Answering a domestic disturbance call is the second most dangerous call an officer can answer.  This training takes into consideration the frustration of multiple calls to one address, the disenchantment of not understanding the dynamics of the repeat victim and the efforts that are being put into place to hold all parties accountable.  Understanding the dynamics of domestic violence is paramount to law enforcement when they are evaluating and interpreting evidence and interviews at the domestic violence scene.  Maintaining a working and updated understanding of legal mandates regarding domestic violence is imperative to successful law enforcement.  Law enforcement also needs a positive and essential relationship with other organizations whose mission is to assist domestic violence issues.  The successful law enforcement officer has working knowledge of all of the aspects of domestic violence ranging from a psychological, legal, forensic, social and prevention.

This workshop will provide the officer with the tools needed to successfully answer one of the most difficult calls in law enforcement.  It will prepare the participant with skills from all aspects of this crime.

Workshop Content:

•    Psychological:
o    Psychology of domestic violence
o    Physical/psychological implications
o    Actions of abusers and victims
o    Long tern effects upon victims and children
o    Dynamics of aggression and manipulation
o    Offender behavioral cycles
o    Unrealistic expectations of relationships
o    Power and control differential in domestic violence
o    Vicarious impact of domestic violence on officer
•    Legal:
o    Illinois statutes related to domestic violence 725 ILCS/115-7.4
o    Illinois Stalking statute and relationship to domestic violence
o    Illinois No Contact Stalking orders
o    Orders of Protection
•    Law Enforcement
o    Interpretation of injuries
o    Impact of police response
o    Impact of police non-response
o    Domestic violence victim centered investigations
•    Adjunct Agencies
o    Role of domestic violence advocates
o    Role of social services for prevention

This course has been certified by the ILETSB and approved to meet the following mandates:

    ☐    Civil Rights            
    ☐    Constitutional & Proper Use of Law Enforcement Authority    
    ☐    Cultural Competency        
    ☐    Drug Recognition Expert
    ☐    Epinephrine Autoinjector (EpiPen)    
    ☒    Human Rights
    ☒    Lead Homicide Investigator        
    ☒    Legal Updates
    ☐    Mental Health Awareness        
    ☐    Officer Wellness
    ☐    Opioid Antagonist (NARCAN)        
    ☒    Procedural Justice
    ☒    Psychology of Domestic Violence    
    ☐    Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect            
    ☐    Sexual Assault Investigator Training    
    ☐    Sexual Assault Trauma Informed Response
    ☐       Use of Force (must include scenario or similar approved training)

To receive a State Certificate / training credit for the above listed mandates, no more than 10% of the course hours can be missed.

**NITAB will be following the COVID 19 IDPH/ILETSB Requirements**

Enrollment in MTU#2 classes is limited to ON DUTY law enforcement/corrections officers
Or MTU#2 member agency employees