Family and domestic violence (FDV) and youth

Presented by: Joanne Kostopoulos, Women’s Health Strategy and Programs, North Metropolitan Health Service.

Target audience: Human service providers working with people experiencing alcohol and other drug (AOD) and mental health issues.

This webinar will place Youth FDV within the broader context and highlight the complexity and duality of young people as both victim/ survivors and perpetrators. We will discuss language and definitions around the topic of youth FDV and consider current statistics around victimisation and those who use abusive and violent behaviour.

Adolescent violence in the home (AVITH), dating violence, harmful sexual behaviour and the role of pornography in perpetuating violence in the youth population will be discussed. Assessment, interventions, and best practice frameworks will be explored for practice guidance with new understandings. It is concluded that preventing abusive and violent behaviours in the short-term can prevent destructive patterns of abusive behaviour into adulthood.

Application deadline: Tuesday, 28 May 2024

To register for an event, go to: https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/training-and-events/training-for-professionals/aod-webinars/