Domestic Violence Training Certification

Take the 40-Hour Training and Help Families in Our Community
Break the Cycle of Violence!

Classes Offered

Class in Santa Barbara - Started February 8th, 2013 - Registration Closed

February 8 - May 24     [Fridays, 2-5pm]
February 8 Intro to Domestic Violence - Overview
  15 Direct Services
  22 Safety & Assessment
March 8 Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
  15 Teen Dating Abuse
  22 Cultural Competency
  29 Complex & Unique Issues
April 12 Legal Issues & Domestic Violence
Confidentiality & Privilege - Take home
  19 Resources & Referrals
  26 Trauma Sensitivity Services
May 10 Profile of an Abuser
  17 Mental Health & Substance Use
  24 Putting it all together & Practice
Turn in Volunteer Application
All classes are held on Fridays from 2pm to 5pm

Class in Santa Maria - Starting June 17th, 2013

June 17 - September 23     [Mondays, 2-5pm]
June 17 Intro to Domestic Violence - Overview
  24 Direct Services
July 1 Safety & Assessment
  8 Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
  15 Teen Dating Abuse
  22 Cultural Competency
August 5 Complex & Unique Issues
  12 Legal Issues & Domestic Violence
  19 Resources & Referrals
  26 Trauma Sensitivity Services
September 9 Profile of an Abuser
  16 Mental Health & Substance Use
  23 Putting it all together & Practice
Download the Registration Form for the June 2013 Class in Santa Maria.
All classes are held on Mondays from 2pm to 5pm.

Class in Santa Barbara - Starting September 6th, 2013

September 6 - December 20      [Fridays, 2-5pm unless otherwise noted]
September 6 9am - noonIntro to Domestic Violence - Overview
  13 Direct Services
  20 Safety & Assessment
  27 Resources & Referrals
October 11 Mental Health & Substance Use
  18 Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
  25 Teen Dating Abuse
November 1 9am - noonProfile of an Abuser
  8 Trauma Sensitivity Services
  15 Cultural Competency
  22 Complex & Unique Issues
December 6 9am - noonLegal Issues & Domestic Violence
Confidentiality & Privilege - Take home
  20 Putting it all together & Practice
Turn in Volunteer Application
Download the Registration Form for the September 2013 Class in Santa Barbara.
All classes are held on Fridays from 2pm to 5pm unless otherwise noted.

Where

The Santa Barbara and Santa Maria locations to be announced.

What

  • Earn 40-Hour DV Training Certification required to provide direct service in a domestic violence agency.
  • Learn evidenced-based strategies for counseling and client advocacy & case management that support recovery from domestic violence.
  • Increase your understanding of how domestic violence, mental health, substance abuse intersect, effective practices of trauma-sensitive & culturally competent service delivery.
  • And a lot more great opportunities!

Cost

$150 per person
(includes manual)
Download the registration form for the class you would like to attend:
June - September 2013 in Santa Maria
September - December 2013 in Santa Barbara
 

Certificate of completion will be provided for those who finish the 40 hours. A limited number of makeup training hours will be available in the coming year.

Registration is easy

Complete the Registration Form for the class you wish to attend and send it by FAX or email to:

       Catherine Steininger
       FAX: (805) 963-1169
       email: CatherineS@dvsolutions.org

Why you should attend

  • Educate local teens about healthy relationships & early warning signs of abuse.
  • Directly impact the lives of domestic violence victims as a client advocate.
  • Respond with police to domestic violence calls.
  • Offer immediate services & support to victims on site.
  • Provide child care assistance to mothers in our shelter programs.
  • Support agency efforts to raise community awareness with public events & campaigns.

Who should attend

  • Individuals interested in the community
  • Medical personnel
  • Professionals in social services agencies
  • Law enforcement personnel
  • Therapists
  • Friends
  • Volunteers
  • Family
 

The fee of $150.00 includes an extensive training manual and additional materials. Certificate of Completion will be provided for those who finish the 40hour training only. A "limited" number of make-up training hours will be available on-line.

Questions?

For more information, please contact:

Catherine Steininger
CatherineS@dvsolutions.org
(805) 564-3300 ext 3#
(805) 963-1169