40 Hour Domestic Violence Training

The purpose of the Illinois Certified Domestic Violence 40-hour Training is to educate Illinois professionals, including A Safe Place staff, volunteers, and interns, to appropriately and safely respond to domestic violence and to raise awareness to prevent further violence throughout the community.

The training covers:

Dynamics of DV
Empowerment Counseling
Criminal and Civil Legal Issues
Safety Planning
Risk Assessment
Confidentiality
Teen Dating Violence
Impact of DV 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
And more!

40-Hour Requirement

40-hour certification is necessary to provide services in Illinois for survivors of domestic violence, including volunteer work with clients. Participants who take part in the full 40 hours of instruction in the required topics and successfully complete the final assessment will receive a certificate of completion.

20 hours of training are completed individually online and the remaining 20 hours are completed in a classroom setting. The 20 online hours MUST BE COMPLETED before the first classroom session and confirmation presented to the instructor either via email or in person.

If you HAVE NOT completed your 20 hours of online training before the first in-person class, you will not be able to attend the classroom training sessions.

A Safe Place is an approved training site of the Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals Board (ICDVP). ICDVP has established required training topics, fees, and minimum time frames. This is the first step toward becoming and Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional (ICDVP).

Training Fee

Fee (per person): $400*

*Financial Hardship Scholarships may be available for committed volunteers. Please fill out the Financial Hardship Scholarship Application and email the form to aemsun@asafeplaceforhelp.org.

**Upon completion of 100 hours of volunteer service within 1 year of certification, $125 will be reimbursed upon written request by A Safe Place to individuals who paid the full $400 training fee.

Registration Process:

You may register online below, and once we receive the registration form and payment, you will receive instructions on how to begin registration with ICADV.

2024 40-Hour Session Dates:

February 2024

Monday, February 12 from 8:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday, February 14 from 8:30am-4:30pm
Friday, February 16 from 8:00am-4:30pm

Registration deadline: January 31

June 2024

Tuesday, June 4 from 3:30pm-10:00pm
Thursday, June 6 from 3:30pm-10:00pm
Saturday, June 8 from 8:00am-:3:30pm

Registration deadline: May 22

September 2024

Tuesday, September 3 from 3:30pm-10:00pm
Thursday, September 5 from 3:30pm-10:00pm
Saturday, September 7 from 8:00am-3:30pm

Registration deadline: August 21

November 2024

Monday, November 4 from 8:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday, November 6 from 8:30am-4:30pm
Friday, November 8 from 8:30am-4:30pm

Registration deadline: October 23

40-Hour Training Location:

Gorton Community Center
400 East Illinois Rd.
Lake Forest, IL 60045

**Location is subject to change based on number of participants**

For more information, please contact the Outreach Department
847-731-7165 ext. 1401
aemsun@asafeplaceforhelp.org

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Please tell us why you are interested in taking 40-hour domestic violence training.*
Please check the category that describes the reason you are taking the training.*
- Personal
- Volunteer/Intern
- Professional development
If you are coming here from an organization, please tell us which organization you work for.
Click here if you would like closed captioning on during the presentations.
- Yes, I would like closed captioning
Please list any accomodations you may need for the in-person training.
Have you ever been convicted of a violent crime?*
- Yes
- No
We ask this question to ensure the safety of domestic violence victims due to the nature of information shared at the training. You may be required to submit to a background check. A criminal conviction does not necessarily disqualify you from participating in the training - this is assessed on an individual basis.
If you answered yes to the above question, please list your conviction and date.
Have you received any DIRECT domestic violence services from A Safe Place or other social service agency in the past two years or are you receiving services currently?*
- Yes
- No
40-Hour Training Quantity
Price: $400.00
Discounts may be available for partner organizations and fee waivers may be available for individuals under financial hardship. Please contact Rosalba at rdiaz@asafeplaceforhelp.org or (847) 731-7165, ext. 103 for an application and more information. $125 will be reimbursed to you by A Safe Place upon completion of an internship or 100 hours of service within one year. Payment must be submitted to A Safe Place in order to begin the online modules. Payment arrangements can be made by contacting Rocio at rgarcia@asafeplaceforhelp.org or calling (847) 731-7165, ext. 103.
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