Using Simulation as Method of Elicitation of Procedural Competency for CEIPV Practice

Childhood experiences of intimate partner violence (CEIPV) can have serious long-term impacts, yet many young people (YP) do not receive timely or appropriate interventions. Limited clinical understanding of the competencies required for effective practice contributes to this gap. This paper presents findings from the CEIPV component of a larger study that used a multi-pronged approach to identify and define clinical competencies for IPV practice. Specifically, it focuses on simulation-based research designed to elicit and observe competencies in action, bridging the gap between theory and practice. Two youth standardized client simulations (SCS) were developed, and 19 professionals with CEIPV-specific experience participated in at least one scenario. Thirty 20-minute sessions were recorded, followed by reflective surveys and video-elicitation interviews. Thematic analysis of 30 transcripts was triangulated with a concurrent literature review and Delphi method process. This paper illustrates how observed competencies manifest in practice and subsequently maps them onto the final competency framework developed through the broader study. Findings inform curriculum development, assessment, and supervision for professionals supporting YP impacted by CEIPV.