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Intimate Partner Violence

Crisis Within: Understanding Suicide Risk in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence

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October 10, 2025, 8:30 - 10:30am CST
Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $10 full members; $25 partial members and nonmembers
Continuing Education Hours: 2.0
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Course Description

In this session, the research linking intimate partner violence (IPV) with suicidality, both within victims and perpetrators, will be covered. A wide range of potential IPV victims and perpetrators, who vary by gender, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, and other demographics, as revealed by the research, will be discussed. The broad implications for practice when working with people who have experienced IPV and may be at risk for suicide will then be explored.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Participants will be able to describe the complex interplay between suicidality and IPV.
  • Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the prevalence of co-occurring suicidality and IPV within diverse populations.
  • Participants will identify high-risk behaviors, warning signs, and protective factors for individuals experiencing both IPV and suicidal ideation.
  • Participants will identify local and national resources for IPV survivors and individuals at risk of suicide, ensuring continuity of care.

About the Trainer

Denise Hines, PhD

Denise Hines, PhD

Dr. Denise Hines earned a Ph.D. in psychology from Boston University over 20 years ago. Currently, Dr. Hines is the Enochs Endowed Professor of Social Work at George Mason University. For the past 20+ years, Dr. Hines' research has focused on interpersonal violence, particularly intimate partner violence, and its mental health impacts, including suicidality. Dr. Hines has published over 95 articles and several books, and secured over $5 million in grant funding to study these issues. Additionally, Dr. Hines has developed and provided training to various practice and policy audiences, including state coalitions on domestic violence, the FBI, the medical community, Canadian law enforcement, the Canadian Senate, and others