Female Offenders I

Self-Defending Victims

Focus

This course covers the unique dynamics of females who abuse/self-defend. Women’s anger issues, race and class biases in women’s use of anger, self-defending victims to distinguish “self-defense” from “retaliation” or “perpetration” are addressed. Specialized assessment issues for female offender/abusers are reviewed to include appropriateness for domestic abuser/self-defense treatment.

Class dates: June 18, 23, 25, & 30, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. -1:15 p.m. EDT, 9:30-11:15 MDT

(Note: Replay Available to Registrants)

Learn from seasoned national experts!

Based on the Colorado treatment standards and Dr. Wingfield’s experience. Discover how to adapt the model to your location, and develop skills for effectively implementing abuser treatment models.

Topics will include

Differentiation of women who use “abuse”
Dynamics of women who abuse/self-defend/retaliate
Assessment of women referred to abuser treatment
Best practices for women court-ordered to treatment

PREREQUISITE: An understanding of the complexities of Domestic Violence and Coercive Control within the basics of abuser-centered treatment.

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Fee $77

Class dates: June 18, 23, 25, & 30, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. EDT, 9:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. MDT

(Note: Replay Available to Registrants)

If you have questions about connecting to the training, please text 570-751-6599 or 719-251-0618.

For more information, email us at faith.advocacy8@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you!

– Dr. Debra Wingfield, Joy Forrest, and Nicole Stania

Meet the Instructors

Debra Wingfield, Ed.D
Founder & CEO

House of Peace Publications

Joy Forrest, MA
Biblical counseling

Founder of Called to Peace Ministries