Domestic Violence Lunch and Learn Curricula

As part of the Florida Institute on Interpersonal Violence initiative, the Office of Family Courts (OFC) has developed curricula that can be used by the stakeholders license-free in each circuit to plan and present trainings on various domestic violence topics. The goal is to for a circuit leader to take these materials, adapt them to their own circuit, and present the training during a lunch and learn event with judges, court staff, and stakeholders.

Batterers' Intervention Program 

Batterers' Intervention Program (BIP) protects victims when ordered, monitored, and enforced. Florida statutes require that domestic violence offenders are ordered to attend BIP in both criminal and civil cases. BIP providers are certified and monitored by the Department of Children and Families (DCF), and anger management courses are not a substitute for BIP.  

In this Lunch & Learn training you will learn that BIP is most effective at protecting domestic violence victims and their children when courts: 1) understand the role of BIP; 2) order BIP as required by law; and 3) closely monitor BIP compliance and hold offenders accountable for noncompliance. 3.5 General, 3.5 Marital and Family Law, and 3.5 State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice CLE credits can be earned for this training with reference #2406961N. 3.5 CJE credits can be earned by referencing course #24-91.

The Training Curriculum consists of:

Elder Abuse and the Courts

In conjunction with the Florida State University Institute of Family Violence Studies, the OFC has developed this curriculum for a 2-hour, interactive, multidisciplinary workshop on elder abuse. The goal of the workshop is for the court and its stakeholders to learn how to improve the court process for elders. The curriculum consists of the Disability and Abuse Toolkit, as well as the  video found below.

People with Disabilities and the Courts

In conjunction with the Disability Independence Group, Inc., OFC has developed this curriculum for a 2-hour, interactive, multidisciplinary workshop. The goal of the workshop is for the court and its stakeholders to learn how to improve the court process for people with disabilities. The curriculum consists of the Disability and Abuse ToolkitPDF Download, as well as the two videos found below. Attorneys that attend the training will be eligible to receive up to 2.5 CLE's by referencing course 2301784N (valid prior to 9/30/2024).

The Toolkit includes:

Domestic Violence Films Available for Licensing

These films all vividly show different aspects of interpersonal violence and when included in local training programs, can spark in-depth conversations and planning sessions. A nominal licensing fee is required for these films.

The Last Drop

The Last Drop is a 40-minute sci-fi film about relationship abuse, inspired by the memories of real survivors, and Executive Produced by The One Love Foundation and The Safe & Together Institute. The film is designed to fill the glaring gap in educational material about coercive control, and show what abuse often looks like before it turns violent. It's a great tool for educating young people on abuse prevention, fundraising for your cause, training professionals, advocating for survivors, and more.

For more information and to see the trailer, visit thelastdropfilm.com. If you want to see the full film or if you have any questions, feel free to email the producers at lastdropfilm@gmail.com.

Screening or Educational Licenses of the film include:

  • High quality Vimeo film link of The Last Drop
  • A digital Event Planning Package with checklists, promotional materials, handouts, and more
  • Discussion Guides created by The One Love Foundation and The Safe & Together Institute
  • Optional add-on: Adam Joel, the writer/director of The Last Drop, is available for speaking engagements at virtual and in-person screening events

 

This is Where I Learned Not to Sleep

A 38-minute documentary film.

Part quest for justice. Part journey towards healing. Decorated Nashville cop Mark Wynn wrestles with his own violent childhood while working to reform decades of domestic violence mishandling, cover-ups, and abuse from deep within law enforcement.

“I lived with a monster. I know how this works.” Lt. Mark Wynn challenges fellow police officers to end generations of disregard and systemic failures around domestic violence. While training officers in rural Texas, Mark revisits his childhood home for the first time since he escaped as a child and confronts his family’s traumatic past. How was he able to break the cycle of violence that traps so many men?

With access to sensitive police trainings, the film explores the complex relationship between police and family violence. By revealing his own haunting childhood, Mark challenges other men to stand up and reform the system to better help women and children. “Men create 98% of these crimes – it’s up to us to stop the violence.”

Bringing together the Producers, Impact Producers and Filmmakers from The Homestretch, Audrey & Daisy, Private Violence and Bully, this project brings a unique depth to the dialogue around police reform and challenges perceptions of violence against women and children. For more information, please visit http://www.thisiswherefilm.com/.

Screening or Educational Licenses of the film include:

  • High quality film link 
  • Promotional materials & Discussion Guide
  • Optional add-on: Lt. Mark Wynn (ret.), the subject of the film, is available for speaking engagements or trainings at virtual and in-person screening events

For more information and licensing rates, please contact the producers here.

 

No Ordinary Love 

Vulnerability and strength prove vital to a resilient woman who finds herself in a dangerous situation with her police officer husband. 

OSCA utilized clips from this film to enhance their e-training module on coercive control.

No Ordinary Love, which portrays coercive control, officer involved DV, mental health, added danger with weapons, child witness, faith-based abuse, and much more, receives rave reviews from domestic violence experts.

“This film offers an authentic depiction of domestic violence!” said Sgt. Joanne Archambault, founder and former CEO of End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI). “I highly recommend using it to engage communities in meaningful conversations.”

Rachel Louise Snyder, award-winning author of No Visible Bruises (2019 New York Times Top 10 Book) said, “Wow! Really amazing work.”

“Survivors tell us they see themselves and their story on the big screen for the first time and feel validated,” said Executive Producer and survivor, Tracy Rector.

            SCREEN NO ORDINARY LOVE AT YOUR EVENT

No Ordinary Love is available to domestic violence agencies, police academies, community groups and college campuses as an innovative way to raise awareness. In addition to being featured in the OSCA e-training, NOL screened with the Florida State Institute of Family Violence last year and multiple DVAM events, college campuses, tribal communities, etc. 

A screening of the film includes:

  • Educational license to screen film to a group
  • DVD (use in perpetuity) and high quality streaming link (one-time use)
  • 16-page Guidebook to assist in a successful screening including six pages of movie scenes to aid during discussion after the film

Add-ons include:

  • Movie poster graphic
  • Promotional graphic file for marketing the event
  • Dating Violence Handout (for colleges, can add campus info)
  • Executive Producer, Tracy Rector and/or Writer and Director, Chyna Robinson are available to host/co-host a Q&A Talkback with the audience after a screening.

Watch the trailer here: No Ordinary Love

Private screener available to those considering hosting a screening. To inquire about showing the film at an event or for a private screener, please contact: tracy.rector@gmail.com.

For more information about the film, please visit NoOrdinaryLoveMovie.com

 

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Last Modified: January 07, 2025