This presentation offers a comprehensive exploration of domestic violence and its far-reaching impact on mental health, equipping clinicians with the tools necessary to assess and support both survivors and perpetrators through a trauma-informed, culturally competent lens. Grounded in evidence-based practices and real-world application, participants will gain practical strategies to identify signs and symptoms of abuse, implement appropriate screening tools, and respond with compassion while upholding ethical and legal responsibilities. Through the lens of lived experience and professional expertise, this session will also highlight state and national prevalence data, Florida laws related to DV, and community-based resources to support safety, healing, and accountability. Designed for registered mental health counselor interns working across diverse settings, this workshop empowers attendees to confidently navigate the complexities of DV in clinical practice—because what happens behind closed doors deserves informed, empathetic intervention.