Addressing the comprehensive needs of victims with disabilities

Friday, March 30, 2012: 10:40 AM-12:00 PM
Pacific B (San Francisco Marriott Marquis)
Speaker:
Paul B. Feuerstein, MSW, STM, MA, Barrier Free Living

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Presentation Format:
Innovative/Promising Practice Program Report

Learning Objectives:
  1. Explain the inter-dynamics of domestic violence and disabilities, which leads to prevalence of victimization
  2. Recognize the importance of a multi-faceted approach for healing
  3. Brainstorm about how to achieve replication within their own communities
Description:
This will be a report of a multi-disciplinary approach to addressing the needs of domestic violence victims. Barrier Free Living's model brings together social work, occupational therapy, psychiatry,case managers and non-traditional resources to address the trauma of abuse and help victims achieve interdependence.