Breakout Session – VA Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Assault Initatives: Trauma Informed Care in Action
1.5 Social Work Credits
VA Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Assault Initatives: Trauma Informed Care in Action
Presenter:
Dr. LeAnn E. Bruce
Using a case study approach, this interactive presentation will engage participants in strategic discussion about the application of trauma-informed care (TIC) in a large health care setting. Using the VA’s Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) as an example, presenters will illustrate how TIC principles inform practices across several domains including environmental, policy, procedures, and interventions. TIC practices are a guiding principle in the design and implementation of IPVAP services for Veterans, their partners and VA staff who experience or use IPV.
Sexual Trauma Response Needs within MSW Program Curriculum and Continuing Education Training
Presenter:
Dr. Emily Nichols
This presentation addresses the need for MSW program curriculum and continuing education to better prepare social work professionals to respond to sexual trauma. Presenters will explore assessment and disclosures experiences of social work professionals treating sexual trauma and recommendations to incorporate sexual trauma response into social work education and training programs.