The Intersection of Brain Injury and Domestic Violence: Adapting Assessment and Treatment
Russha Knauer—Director of Colorado’s lead state agency on traumatic brain injuries, MINDSOURCE Brain Injury Network—developed this training to address a critical gap in understanding, assessing, and working with adults who perpetrate domestic violence and have TBIs. During this training, Knauer highlights how brain injuries are often misinterpreted or overlooked, as their symptoms may appear similar to those of mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and other criminogenic needs.
Knauer introduces practical, brain injury–informed strategies to enhance identification and adapt interventions, ultimately supporting healthier, less controlling interpersonal behaviors.
