This course is designed for people interested in learning the fundamentals of violence intervention and potentially pursuing a career in the field. Learning Objectives:
Participants will learn about the prevalence, associated factors, and root causes of community violence (firearm violence) and its devastating consequences for children and families in the US.
Participants will learn about the mental health challenges in children associated with violence, PTSD, depression, and disrupted attachments.
Participants will learn about evidence-based and promising practices to improve mental health outcomes for children who experience violence.
Participants will learn about the different pathways, e.g., practice, research, policy, to careers in the violence prevention and intervention field.
