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 |
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15 |
Direct Services |
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22 |
Safety & Assessment |
| March |
8 |
Impact of Domestic Violence on Children |
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15 |
Teen Dating Abuse |
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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 |
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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 |
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Download the Registration Form for the
June 2013 Class in Santa Maria.
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| 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 |
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Download the Registration Form for the
September 2013 Class in Santa Barbara.
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| 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)
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:
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: