Confidentiality and Counseling Ethics

Geared towards professionals providing clinical services, this webinar presents information on confidentiality and counseling ethics as they relate to issues of violence against women. Participants taking this webinar will be provided with an overview of the NJ state and federal laws regarding ethics and confidentiality, as well as some of the policy statements on ethics from major professions, including social work and psychology. This webinar will also examine appropriate methods of record keeping and mandatory reporting issues when working with survivors of violence, as well as issues relevant to on-line counseling and other cyber communication. Participants will also learn about the importance of maintaining boundaries and the difference between consultation, supervision and violating confidentiality. [Required for Violence Against Women Clinical Certificate Program]

*This webinar does not qualify for NBCC clock hours in ethics for Licensed Professional Counselors.

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Ethics

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Instructor: Christine Heer, JD, MSW, LCSW, DVS Date: Monday, August 4, 2025 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Ethical Issues and Values in Violence Against Women Work

This webinar will examine the ethics and values involved with violence against women work for professionals in a variety of fields. Participants will leave this webinar with an understanding of the importance of empowerment, self-determination, informed consent and feminist ethics when it comes to appropriately and effectively interacting with survivors of domestic or sexual violence. 3 NJ DVS credits: Values and Attitudes. [Required for Violence Against Women Foundation Certificate Program]

*This webinar does not qualify for NBCC clock hours in ethics for Licensed Professional Counselors.

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 2.0 Clinical, 1.0 Ethics

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Instructor: Ruth Anne Koenick, MA Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Financial Empowerment with Survivors

Violence against women comes in all forms, including physical, emotional, sexual and financial abuse. The use of economic or financial abuse to control and manipulate a partner is a topic that has recently received increased notice. Economic education programs have been introduced to survivors of domestic violence in order to provide them with the information and tools they need to become empowered financially. This workshop will explore the use of financial abuse by batterers to control and isolate their partners, and focus on both short and long term strategies for assisting survivors in their quest to become financially independent. [Elective for Certificate Violence Against Women Foundation Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 General

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Instructor: Christine Heer, JD, MSW, LCSW, DVS Date: Monday, April 28, 2025 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Girls of Color: Trauma and Punitive Response

The needs of girls of color are often overlooked, neglected or criminalized, particularly African American/black girls, leading to overrepresentation in school disciplinary actions, the pipeline to prison phenomenon, and commercial sex trafficking. This interactive workshop will examine the historical and cultural perspectives of girls of color in this country, the impact of gender on the experience of trauma and punitive responses to trauma-related behaviors. The intersection of race, class, and socioeconomic status also will also be explored, with strategies for intervention as additional areas of focus. (Elective for Violence Against Women or Trauma Response & Crisis Intervention Certificate Program)

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Social & Cultural Competence

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Instructor: Michelle LeVere, MSW, LCSW Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

The Ethics and Culture of Victimology

This webinar is designed to highlight some of the current ethical issues in Victimology, including the continuing gender divide in types of victims and the types of crimes committed and how this impacts legal cases. In addition, the webinar will cover Victim Impact Statements (VIS) and some of the gender differences in the impact on the criminal justice system and victims. Case study examples will be used. [Elective Violence Against Women Certificate Program]

*This webinar does not qualify for NBCC clock hours in ethics for Licensed Professional Counselors.

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Ethics

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Instructor: Sara Martino, PhD, NCC, LPC Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Treatment of Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

Geared toward professionals providing clinical services, this dynamic webinar presents clinical information on working with and treating adult survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA). As a result of this webinar, participants will gain an understanding of the various types of sexual abuse, common diagnoses, and therapeutic approaches and techniques for working with survivors of CSA in a clinical setting. 3 NJ DVS credits: Sexual Abuse. [Required for Violence Against Women Clinical Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Clinical

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Instructor: Elaine Edelman, PhD, LCSW, CASAC-Advanced (NYS) Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Violence Against Women and the Need for Culturally Responsive Healthcare

Former title: Violence Against Women and Healthcare Response. This webinar will explore the healthcare system's role in responding to violence against women and children and provide participants with an understanding of the impact of violence and abuse on women's and children's health. The workshop will also focus on how to appropriately screen patients for abuse, document information, and provide resources and referrals. Special attention will be given to understanding obstacles and barriers encountered by individuals in diverse populations when receiving medical care. 2.5 NJ DVS credits: Intervention, 2.5 NJ DVS credits: Mental Health [Elective for the Violence Against Women Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 General

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Instructor: Sophia Jones, PhD Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details