Principles of Family Violence Intervention Micro-credential

Family violence intervention is a large and growing sector, responding to a very considerable public health issue that's increasingly the target of current government policy.

If you're working in health, social work or related fields, this micro-credential provides an excellent opportunity for professional development. Areas covered include: the nature and prevalence of family violence including mediating factors; the context of family violence (historical influences and current issues); responses and intervention strategies; quality and effectiveness of intervention practice; applying theory to practice settings; social sustainability; and assessment of vulnerability. A whanau-centric approach is also central, and explores connecting Maori aspirations to whanau safety, supporting and empowering whanau, and kaupapa-centric response strategies.

The knowledge and skills you'll gain will enable you to undertake a reliable and fair-minded assessment of service-related safety needs in family violence case scenarios.

Most of your study will be online, but you'll also attend two, full-day, on-site wananga.

Please note: to study this micro-credential, you must be employed or volunteering in a relevant role.