Family Violence Investigations

Course Hours: 40.0 Hours

Course Description

This training program is designed to assist the investigator in a better understanding of trauma and response as well as abusive behaviors. Topics during Family Violence Investigations will include training on neurobiology of the brain with regard to the impact on victim behavior, investigation, and interviewing. Officers will gain the skills to investigate domestic homicide cases using the continuum of violence scale and family violence dynamics principle. This course is in compliance with the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) 17-4-20, O.C.G.A. 19-13-1, and O.C.G.A. 16-5-20. 

Who Should Attend

Any Public Safety Officer who may respond to a Family Violence call.

Special Notes

A requirement of this course involves creating professional documents for turn-in. A laptop is recommended for use.

Start Date End Date Location (Hover for more information) Time Course Number Status
10/28/2024 11/01/2024 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. ITCA24620 Register
12/09/2024 12/13/2024 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. ITCA24732 Register
05/05/2025 05/09/2025 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
10/27/2025 10/31/2025 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon