DOMESTIC BATTERERS AS SPECIAL NEEDS OFFENDERS

DOMESTIC BATTERERS AS SPECIAL NEEDS OFFENDERS

1.    Understand the differences between category 12, category 2, and category 3 batterers.
2.    Know the various personality and anxiety disorders that are purported to be found among batterers.
3.    Identify and discuss the various treatment modalities used with batterers and be able to connect the correct treatment modality with the correct category of

batterer.
4.    Understand the difficulties involved with community supervision of the battering offender. Also be aware of liability concerns for therapists under the

Tarasoff ruling.