title: Domestic Violence Training Experiences and Needs Among Mental Health Professionals: Implications From a Statewide Survey.
abstract: There is growing recognition of the interconnections between domestic violence and mental health, especially related to mental health concerns among those who have experienced domestic violence victimization. Despite high rates of mental health concerns among victims and survivors, many mental health professionals lack sufficient training to understand and address domestic violence in their clinical work. The North Carolina Governor's Crime Commission convened a task force to examine training experiences and needs among mental health professionals in the state. A statewide survey revealed that mental health professionals vary in their levels of training to address domestic violence. A key finding was that mental health professionals who had received any training in domestic violence reported engaging in more comprehensive assessment and intervention practices. Implications for future research, practice, and policy are discussed.
authors: University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
authors: Christine E
authors: CE
authors: Murray
authors: Justin
authors: J
authors: Davis
authors: Lin
authors: L
authors: Rudolph
authors: Kelly N
authors: KN
authors: Graves
authors: Robin
authors: R
authors: Colbert
authors: Maria
authors: M
authors: Fryer
authors: Anita
authors: A
authors: Mason
authors: Bernetta
authors: B
authors: Thigpen
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D019548:Crime Victims / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008603:Mental Health / Q000193:education*; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D009657:North Carolina