Assessment/Treatment for Domestic and Family Violence Perpetrators with Cognitive Impairment/Developmental Disability

When a perpetrator experiences a developmental disorder, consideration of how traits of the relevant disorder are critical in both assessment and intervention.
The experience of disability and traits related to disability can create a multifaceted presentation which needs to be understood from each aspect for effective assessment and intervention.

This 2-part webinar presentation aims to provide an understanding of what these additional factors are and how they can impact assessment as well as important consideration for intervention programs.

About the presenter

Dr Yvonne Maxwell is an AHPRA-registered psychologist who is a Senior Clinical Consultant for SAL Consulting and a Men's Behaviour Change Facilitator for Relationships Australia Victoria. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology), Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Graduate Certificate of Domestic and Family Violence Practice and a Doctorate of Forensic Psychology. She has over 10 years’ experience working with individuals who have disability in both direct care and clinical roles in addition to over 9 years’ experience of working with individuals (with and without disability) who perpetrate offending behaviour and have/are at risk of entering the justice system.

This course counts towards 1.5 hours of category A CPD. 

For more information and to register, please see here.