2017 - 2018
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Domestic Violence Services 
Career Cluster:	Human Services 

CCC	
CIP Number	0451159904	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	18 credit hours	
CTSO	HOSA (Future Health Professionals)	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Social and Human Services AS degree program (1451159901).  

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Human Services career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of aspects of the Human Services career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to knowledge of the human services system, roles of human service workers in various settings specifically family violence environments.  Students must be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence as it relates to each family member; develop a professional awareness of domestic violence theories and ethics; develop a capacity to design and implement programs consistent with the needs of the family in relation to available community resources.

This College Credit Certificate program is designed to be the first educational step to a professional career in Human Services with emphasis in Family Violence Services or other positions that are a part of the social services delivery SOC Code 21-1093 (Social and Human Service Assistants).  It will provide credit course work for those employed in youth service occupations as well as those who seek to enter the profession without experience. 

The College Credit Certificate will focus on broad introductory principles of human services specific to the good practices and techniques of a family violence approach.  Course work will prepare students to function as family violence workers in community-based, residential, group home and other work environments.    

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Understand the importance of legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities.
02.0	Display an understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence.
03.0	Examine the theories, identification, and causes of domestic violence.
04.0	Understand the legal system’s response to domestic violence and impact of legislation on programs and services.
05.0	Demonstrate effective assessment and intervention techniques in working with victims of domestic violence.

2017 - 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title: 	Domestic Violence Services
CIP Number:		0451159904
Program Length:	18 credit hours
SOC Code(s):		21-1093

This certificate program is part of the Social and Human Services AS degree program (1451159901).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Understand the importance of legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities – the student will be able to:	
01.01	Demonstrate the use of procedures for accurate documentation and record keeping	
01.02	Understand the legal framework of the human services occupations including scope of practice legislation.	
01.03	Recognize practices that could results in malpractice, liability and/or negligence. 	
01.04	Recognize and report abuse in accordance with the Florida law. 	
01.05	Understand the appropriate use of self-disclosure.	
01.06	Analyze personal morals and values in relation to working in human services.	
02.0	Display an understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence – the student will be able to:	
02.01	Describe who is affected by domestic violence.	
02.02	Discuss the healthcare implications of domestic violence.	
02.03	Identify the different types of domestic violence.	
02.04	Identify the incidence and prevalence of domestic violence.	
02.05	Compare psychological impacts of domestic violence on women and children.	
02.06	Discuss the prevalence impact of domestic violence on male victims.	
03.0	Examine the theories, identification, and causes of domestic violence – the student will be able to:	
03.01	Understand the history and scope of domestic violence, theories of why people abuse, and the cycle of violence.	
03.02	Recognize the signs and symptoms of domestic violence.	
03.03	Explain the relevance of factors such as family history of violence, substance abuse, and medical and mental health in cause and continuation of violence.	
03.04	Identify issues relating to children who are at risk of exposure to domestic violence.	
04.0	Understand the legal system’s response to domestic violence and impact of legislation on programs and services – the student will be able to:	
04.01	Identify and recognize ethical issues in family law as it pertains to domestic violence.	
04.02	Evaluate the benefits and shortcomings of the various legal remedies that are available to victims of domestic violence.	
04.03	Explore mandatory reporting and state and federal requirements (to include the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994).	
04.04	Discuss the impact of legislation on programs and services for victims of domestic violence.	
05.0	Demonstrate effective assessment and intervention techniques in working with victims of domestic violence – the student will be able to:	
05.01	Contrast forms of crisis intervention and trauma responses.	
05.02	Understand the nature of screening for domestic violence and safety planning in order to improve client counseling.	
05.03	Compare the effectiveness of various techniques of intervention/advocacy for social awareness/improvement.	
05.04	Identify the community services available to support and protect victims of domestic violence.	
05.05	Model effective assessment and support techniques for intake, counseling, and termination.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

HOSA (Future Health Professionals) is the intercurricular career and technical student organization(s) providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:

http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml