W. Va. Code § 48-27-1104: Judicial education on domestic violence.

All circuit court judges may and magistrates and family courts shall receive a minimum of three hours training each year on domestic violence which shall include training on the psychology of domestic violence, the battered wife and child syndromes, sexual abuse, courtroom treatment of victims, offenders and witnesses, available sanctions and treatment standards for offenders, and available shelter and support services for victims. The Supreme Court of Appeals may provide such training in conjunction with other judicial education programs offered by the supreme court.