Yeardley Love was murdered by her boyfriend who had been physically abusing her. It would have been difficult for a counselor to detect the abuse prior to her death. Counselors' understanding of the abuse cycle could help them identify partner abuse. A 500-750 word essay is required addressing how counselors can assess for abuse and how knowledge of the abuse cycle assists in detection. The essay needs two scholarly references and must follow APA style guidelines.

1. Pcn 545 week 7 detecting abuse paper
Conduct an internet search about the murder of Yeardley Love. After researching the story,
write a 500--750-word essay addressing the following. Assuming there was abuse
occurring prior to the death of Yeardley Love, hypothesize how it may have been difficult
for a counselor to assess and identify this abuse. Describe how a counselor’s knowledge of
the abuse cycle would assist in detecting partner abuse.Include a minimum of two scholarly
references in addition to the textbook. Prepare this assignment according to the APA
guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract
is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning
the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are
required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student
Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.