Graduate Certificate in Domestic Violence Responses

If you are interested in studying the tools and services available to those in need and have a passion of caring for others, then upskilling your knowledge in domestic violence responses could be the choice for you.

Our Graduate Certificate in Domestic Violence Responses will allow you to apply risk assessment tools in actual cases and learn more about the impact of domestic violence on victims, carers and the community. You will gain skills in the prevention of violence and care during trauma as you study the risks and characteristics of domestic homicide and suicide.

As a graduate in domestic violence responses studies, you will stand out from the crowd when taking the next step in your career. With the unique specialisation in this important field, you will be fully prepared to provide insight to a range of services and programs working to intervene, prevent and respond to domestic and family violence. The Graduate Certificate in Domestic Violence Responses builds on integrated responses and whole-of-society efforts, regardless of where you work.

Develop your critical thinking to analyse complex problems and determine creative solutions.

Develop skills to ensure your communication is clear, ethical and professional at all times.

Learn how to critically analyse a range of information from a variety of sources.

Take on the cases of individuals and provide them with advocacy, information or other services.

Give guidance to individuals on their personal or psychological problems.

Enforce laws, investigate crimes, and make arrests to keep the public peace.

Help people develop their skills and their ability to use their own resources to resolve problems.