Community Services
48-Hour Domestic Violence Training
Domestic violence is a very complex issue that affects one out of three women in her lifetime. The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence therefore requires that all domestic violence staff, interns and volunteers who wish to provide direct services to victims complete a minimum of 40 hours of training.
Family Shelter Service has been approved by the ICDVP Board of Directors to offer this training. Our professional facilitators offer this training two to three times a year and trainings are open to professionals and community members who wish to learn more about this devastating societal problem.
The topics covered are all essential to a true understanding of domestic abuse and include, but are not limited to:
- Violence: An American Tradition
- Impact of violence on the victim
- Profile of the batterer
- Effects of domestic violence on children
- Substance abuse and domestic violence
- Orders of Protection and the legal response
No matter what your reason for attending this training, you will find it to be a life-altering education experience, and the knowledge you gain will enable you to advocate in your community on behalf of all victims.
Please feel free to participate in our next training by completing and returning a registration form, which you can access on this website. For more information send an email to training@familyshelterservice.net.
“Education is the engine that drives our desire and ability to cause positive change.” – Author unknown