Turning Point to offer Domestic Violence Training
Turning Point 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training
Turning Point staff will facilitate Domestic Violence Advocate training for those interested in becoming Crisis Line Volunteers. Once trained, Crisis Line Volunteers are expected to work a minimum of one 4 hour shift per month. Registration is required, as well as an $85 administrative fee for Turning Point volunteers, and $340 for community members not planning to volunteer.
Course Topics and Dates
Date Time Training Topic
Thurs., 9/8 6:00 – 9:30 pm Introduction and Foundations of Domestic Violence
Sat., 9/10 9:00 – 5:00 Dynamics of Domestic Violence
Immigrants and VAWA
Thurs., 9/15 6:00 – 9:30 pm Populations with Complex Issues I
Sat., 9/17 9:00 – 5:00 Cultural Competency
Teen Dating Violence
Children’s Issues
Thurs., 9/22 6:00 – 9:30 pm Direct Service Issues I and II
Sat., 9/24 9:00 – 5:00 Sheltering Victims of Domestic Violence
Populations with Complex Issues II
Abusers
Thurs., 9/29 6:00 – 9:30 pm Direct Service Issues III
Sat., 10/1 9:00 – 5:00 Risk Assessment and Safety Planning
On-Call Scenarios and Documentation
Illinois Domestic Violence Act and Legal Issues
Registration deadline: 09/02/11 or until seats are filled. Space is limited.
Training location:
The Shah Center of McHenry County College
4100 W. Shamrock Ln., McHenry, IL 60050
Contact: Jennifer Kenning, (815)338–8081 x225, jkenning@mchenrycountyturningpoint.org
August 25 2011 08:19 pm | Programs