40-Hour Domestic Violence Training
February 3,
5, 10, 12, 17 & 19 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
8:30am - 4:30pm
Registration begins at 8:00am, Training starts
promptly at 8:30am
Under Illinois state law (the Illinois Domestic Violence Act
- IDVA) - staff and volunteers of domestic violence programs are required to complete a 40-Hour training to maintain confidentiality
for their work with survivors of domestic violence.
The Domestic Violence 40-Hour Training is the basic
training for new domestic violence workers. The training comes from the grassroots domestic violence movement's perspective,
providing participants with the movement's philosophical and political framework. Interactive educational models and skill-building
activities are used to convey ideas.
Topics and Perspectives:
- Domestic Violence Dynamics
- Empowerment
Counseling
- Criminal and Civil Issues
- Safety Planning
- Assessment
- Confidentiality
- Teen Dating Violence
- Domestic Violence and Children
- Anti-racism and Cultural Diversity Issues
- Batterer's Education Introduction
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered
Domestic Violence
- Elder Abuse and Older Battered Women
- Abuse of People with Disabilities
- Societal Supports for Domestic Violence
Continental breakfast provided
Lunch is NOT provided
Training fee
for non-members: $300
Training fee for members: $200
Training group for three or more members: $175
Training fee for member interns and
volunteers: $150
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Intensive Counseling for
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Workers
February 20 & 27
9:30am-4:30pm
Target Audience:
New and experienced domestic violence and sexual assault counselors.
Course Description: This is an enriching
two-day program for new and experienced domestic violence and sexual assault counselors designed to offer a concise introduction
to survivor-centered philosophy and practice as develop by Carl Rogers and other theorists. This training will offer participants
an opportunity to explore empowerment counseling philosophies and techniques, practice new skills and consult with professionals.
It will also give participants the chance to improve listening and communication skills for personal and professional growth.
Notes – Pre-registration
is required. A registration brochure can be downloaded by clicking on the link at the top of this page. Please
fax registration brochure to 312-750-0733.
Credits Offered: 12 contact hours, 12 CEUs for LCSWs, LCPCs and
ICDVPs