Ethics and Domestic Violence
Program Description
Domestic violence often relies on real or perceived power differentials. Self-awareness
and ethical practice by health professionals is critical. The workshop will discuss
domestic violence, highlighting the importance of ethical decision-making in the context
of violence. Through the use of lecture, small group discussion, and additional exercises
as time permits, participants are encouraged to explore the intersection of these issues.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be able to:
1) Identify ways ethics inform professional practice;
2) Describe intersection of personal values and professional ethics as it relates to
domestic violence;
3) Explain a model for identification of ethical dilemmas;
4) Examine strategies to provide ethical guidance in domestic violence situations;
5) Practice identification and negotiation of ethical dilemmas.
Target Audience
This workshop offers valuable information for all human service and health care
practitioners and professionals concerned about ethical decision-making when working
with clients involved in domestic violence (ie. psychologists, social workers, counselors,
substance abuse professionals, nurses, case managers, marriage and family therapists,
school counselors, social service personnel, clergy, child and youth clinicians, and all
interested others).
Advanced and novice practitioners are requested to bring case dilemmas/examples
highlighting dynamics of domestic violence for group discussion and problem-solving.
Attendees should have knowledge of or access to their professional code of ethics in
order to individualize their workshop experience.
Contact Hours
6.0 contact hours
Program Agenda
Introductions
Highlight intersection of personal values and professional ethics
Exercise
Review elements of domestic violence and NC Homicide stats
Break
Present model for examining ethical dilemmas
Case discussions in small groups
Report out to larger group
Suggestions for resolving ethical ambiguity
Final Questions and Closing
Adjournment and Evaluations
Faculty
Carmen Crosby, PhD, MSW, LMSW is an experienced research analyst, clinical
therapist and program consultant. She maintains dual i.e., micro and macro licensure. She
received her PhD from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill where she focused
on the development, application and evaluation of prevention research. Carmen received
her MSW in Interpersonal Practice with Children, Youth, Families and Society from the
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Dr. Crosby frequently presents on practitioner
considerations (e.g., ethics, cross-cultural competency) and translation research. Her
workshops connect the current trends in practice-based evidence and evidence-based
research through application, training and consultation. As a presenter, Carmen is both
practical and engaging. She is uses energy, plain talk, and even humor to engage
participants in difficult topics.