Those who work with victims, perpetrators and others affected by domestic violence must understand what domestic violence looks like and how it operates. Contemporary social science research is used to explain the current state of knowledge about domestic violence. You will also receive extra teaching and learning support to ensure student success and provide a sound basis for the rest of the units in the Graduate Certificate of Domestic Violence Responses.

Although the domestic violence units can be taken in any order, it is strongly recommended that students commence with Dynamics of Domestic Violence, especially those who have taken a break from study or have limited experience with online learning. This unit aims to provide core knowledge based on the latest research about the dynamics of domestic violence to inform professional practice and further study.