Registration is now open for our Summer 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training!
Our 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training provides participants with insight into the domestic violence movement’s philosophical and political framework and gives a solid foundation for supporting individuals experiencing domestic violence. Participants will have a comprehensive understanding of domestic violence and the best practices to support victims and survivors safely and appropriately. The training is $255 for a single participant or $200 per participant for organizations sending more than one person.
This training fulfills the Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA) 40-hour domestic violence training requirement. Completing 40 hours of domestic violence training is the first step toward becoming an Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional (ICDVP). Between Friends is an ICDVP-approved training and supervision site. For more information on becoming a Certified Domestic Violence Professional, visit www.ilcdvp.org.
40-Hour Domestic Violence Training FAQ
When will the training happen?
The following ten sessions during the summer of 2023 (all sessions must be attended in order to receive a certificate):
Aug 18: In-Person Session: 9:30 am to 3:45 pm
Aug 22: Virtual Session: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Aug 23: Virtual Session: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Aug 24: Virtual Session: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Aug 25: In-Person Session: 9:30 am to 3:45 pm
Aug 28: Virtual Session: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Aug 29: Virtual Session: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Aug 30: Virtual Session: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Aug 31: In-Person Session: 9:30 am to 3:45 pm
Sept 1: In-Person Session: 9:30 am to 3:45 pm
*SAVE THESE DATES for potential make-up sessions:
Sept 8: In-Person Session (group): 9:30 am to 3:45 pm
Sept 11: In-Person Session (individuals): 9:30 am to 3:45 pm
Do I need to attend all 10 sessions?
If you would like to receive a certificate you will need to be present at all of the sessions. Please do not sign up for this training if you know you will need to miss any portion of it. Please visit http://www.ilcdvp.org/approvedsites/training_calendar.html to find another 40-hour training opportunity.
What about the make-up sessions?
If any of our in-person sessions need to be canceled, or if any in-person time is missed by individuals during the training, this content will need to be made up in person. Please save these dates on your calendar (Sept 8 and Sept 11) to make up missed content as needed. These are the only make-up sessions that will be offered, so keep them open just in case.
Where will the training happen?
All virtual sessions will be conducted live, via Zoom, and participants will need access to a camera for full participation – please contact Susan at spieters@betweenfriendschicago.org if you need a device or wifi access in order to participate on camera. All in-person sessions will be held at Maguire Hall (1 E. Pearson Street, Chicago) on Loyola University’s Downtown Campus.