40-hour Domestic Violence Training
Thanks for your interest in being trained to serve survivors of domestic violence!
YWCA Evanston/North Shore is an approved ICDVP training site for the 40-hour domestic violence training, which provides a solid base of knowledge for anyone working with individuals affected by domestic violence. The training covers all ICDVP required topics using a trauma informed lens.
Upcoming trainings:
- July 18-29, 2022
- October 17-28, 2022
- January 16-27, 2023
- April 17-28, 2023
(Register on Community Pass here)
Started in 1983, YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s Domestic Violence Program is the only comprehensive domestic violence program in northeastern Cook County. Our continuum of services for survivors includes:
- Crisis Intervention
- Emergency Shelter
- Community Counseling
- Children’s Counseling
- Legal Advocacy
- Longer term supportive housing
Our trainers all have years of experience, both as educators and as service providers. Where beneficial, we bring in guest trainers with more in-depth knowledge on specific topics.
The training covers all topics mandated by ICDVP:
- Dynamics of Domestic Violence
- Empowerment Counseling
- Criminal and Civil Legal Issues
- Safety Planning
- Risk Assessment
- Confidentiality
- Teen Dating Violence
- Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
- Introduction to Partner Abuse Intervention Strategies
- Connection to Mental Health and Substance Abuse
- Dynamics within LGBTQ Communities
- Elder Abuse
- Supporting People with Disabilities
- Self and Community Care
Trainings are held in person at YWCA Evanston/North Shore from 9 am -2 pm.
Participants must attend all scheduled sessions in order to receive the 40-hour certificate.
Next trainings:
- July 18-29, 2022
- October 17-28, 2022
- January 16-27, 2023
- April 17-28, 2023
(Register on Community Pass here)
Trainings take place from 9 am – 2 pm at YWCA Evanston/North Shore, Monday through Friday, with an hour long lunch break from 11am -12 pm.
Participants will need to attend all 10 sessions in order to receive the 40-hour certificate.
This training is the first step to qualify you for ICDVP certification. To become ICDVP certified, you must complete our in person training, complete 150 hours of supervised direct service at an ICDVP-approved supervision site, and then pass the ICDVP exam. This is probably not needed by most of you but we want you to know in case you were planning to become ICDVP certified eventually.
Training fee:
$225 for individuals
If you have questions, please contact:
Hannah Gunter
Violence Prevention Training Manager
YWCA Evanston/North Shore
hgunter@ywca-ens.org
