Domestic Violence Intermediate (Virtual)
Friday, March 31, 2023, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Category: Training
Domestic Violence Intermediate Description: This course will build on the Fundamental course material by exploring how to screen for domestic violence and effectively engage both adult survivors of abuse and their perpetrators while working towards child safety and well-being. Learners will be given tools to help them partner with survivors and engage perpetrators in a change effort, as well as receive introduction to a variety of strategies for planning for child safety and evaluating effective change. Participants will also explore how they can explain the services they provide to survivors of domestic violence and engage in appropriate referral to local domestic violence service agencies. Location: Trainer: CrisCynthia Drake - CrisCynthia is a Homicide and Other Violent Crimes Specialist at Family Resources. She has been a Specialist working directly with survivors of violent crimes in the Homicide and Other Violent Crimes Program for the last five years in the Clinton, Iowa area. She is devoted to the work she does and is driven to empower them to be their best self regardless of the circumstances. She has a Bachelor of Divinity degree and an Associate’s degree in Social Science. Dedication and hard work is CrisCynthia's moto. Registration will begin at 8:30am. Training will start promptly at 9:00am.
Please note: Priority seating is provided to staff working within one of the current DHS child welfare service contracts, including: Family Centered Services (FCS); Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) / Group Foster Care; Child Welfare Emergency Services (CWES): Aftercare Services; Supervised Apartment Living (SAL); Recruitment, Retention, Training and Support Services (RRTS); Parent Partners; Foster Care Youth Council. If you do not work within one of the current DHS child welfare services contract, you may be bumped from the course and placed on a wait list. At each training, participants will receive a certificate of completion based on hours attended. For more information, please click here. If you have questions regarding seating for the training or if you are unable to participate for any reason, please contact Katie Henry at [email protected]. Contact: For more information contact Katie Henry, [email protected] |