September 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 and 25 (Tuesdays
and Thursdays)
8:30am - 4:30pm
Registration starts at 8:00 am, Training begins
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
Child Custody
and Visitations
September 17, 2008 1:00pm to 4:30pm
Increasingly batteres are accessing the domestic relations court as a means of furthering their power
and control. The tactics vary however one which is that of seeking custody as a means of harrasment. This training
will explore how counselors and advocates can best utilize their skills and knowledge to support a surivior through often
and lenghty and arduous civil court process. This content-based presentation will also include interactive activities
meant to enhance advocacy skills and effective strategies in civil court and in counseling.
Credits Offered: 3 contact hours, 3 CEUs for LCSWs, LCPCs and ICDVPs
