Assessing for Physical Abuse

In this training video, an APS professional meets with a person who was referred to APS for an allegation of physical abuse committed by her daughter. During the interview, the APS professional demonstrates techniques such as person-centered interviewing, trauma-informed practice, evidence gathering, and safety planning which can be used when assessing for physical abuse. The APS professional successfully navigates with the client some of the powerful dynamics that are present when the abuse is committed by someone the person loves. *Content warning: this video depicts situations of physical and emotional abuse.

This video was developed by Adult Protective Services Workforce Innovations. © 2024 Academy for Professional Excellence. All rights reserved.

Intro: 0:23
Discussing the protective issue: 1:21
Explaining the role of APS: 2:38
Client recall: 4:12
Introducing safety planning: 9:46
Discussing documentation of bruises: 14:58
Interview closure: 17:13