This lecture addresses domestic violence issues and a mediator’s responsibilities. We discuss recognizing signs of domestic violence, reporting domestic violence cases, and the impact on children in a domestic violence household.

Topics discussed:

• Mediation and Domestic Violence
• Rule 10.310 Self-Determination; Rule 10.410 Balanced Process
• What is domestic violence, types of abuse
• Victims and abusers
• Recognizing signs of domestic violence
• Options of a victim and reporting domestic violence cases
• Impact on children in a domestic violence household
• Florida Domestic Violence Programs
• Statistics