Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional Board

Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional Board

P. O. Box 429, La Grange, IL 60525

The Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals, Inc. (ICDVP) was established to foster uniformity in domestic violence and partner abuse intervention services throughout the State of Illinois, and create recognized professions of Certified Domestic Violence Professionals (CDVP) and Certified Partner Abuse Intervention Professionals (CPAIP) by setting standards to certify domestic violence and partner abuse intervention professionals and regulating the process of certification.

ICDVP--Click here for Continental Testing Services Contact information, Test Application, Exam Dates & Deadlines

CPAIP--Click here for Continental Testing Services Contact information, Test Application, Exam Dates & Deadlines

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Training Calendar

Trainings throughout the state that will offer ICDVP ceu's. Check back if calendar is empty.

Date/Time	Content/Location/Cost	Contact
Call for calendar	40 HOUR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRAINING CRISIS CENTER FOR SOUTH SUBURBIA'S LOCATION TBD BRIEF OVERVIEW Orientation to DV, Abuser Intervention, Teen and Youth Issues, Counseling, Religious Perspectives, History of DV, LGBTQQ, Crisis Intervention, ETC. COST $150.00	CONTACT Jamie Zite-Stumbris, MA, ICDVP, Volunteer Service Coordinator, Crisis Center for South Suburbia PO Box 39 Tinley Park, IL 60477 e-mail: jamiez@crisisctr.org Phone: 708-429-7255 Ext. 118.
Three times per year: January, May and September	40 HOUR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRAINING IN SPANISH LOCATION Mujeres Latinas en Acción 2124 W 21^st Place Chicago, IL 60608 BRIEF OVERVIEW Basics of Domestic Violence, DV in specific communities, Abuser Profile, Orders of Protection and legal resources for immigrant survivors, counseling DV survivors among other topics. COST Free for our DV volunteers. We ask for a commitment of minimum 6 months as DV volunteer for MLEA.	CONTACT Claudia Segura, Mujeres Latinas en Acción (773)890-7676 Email: csegura@mujereslat.org
Four times per year February, May August and November	40 HOUR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRAINING LOCATION Prairie State College, 202 S. Halsted, Chicago Heights, IL BRIEF OVERVIEW Includes 40-hour training approved topics COST Varies, group discounts are available Counseling and Social Work CEUs provided	CONTACT Brianne@ssfs1.org or www.ssfs1.org
Call for Calendar	Abuser Intervention Facilitator 20 Hour Training LOCATION South Suburban Family Shelter Training Center 18137 Harwood Ave. Homewood, Il 60430 BRIEF OVERVIEW The Abuser Intervention 20-hour Training is offered twice a year at South Suburban Family Shelter. This training is designed for those interested in working with domestic violence offenders or professionals in the field. The topics covered include a history of partner abuse intervention programs in Illinois, intervention models, implementing a curriculum and group dynamics. Participants can expect to learn best practices in co-facilitation of groups and the role of a facilitator. Completion of the 20-hour training is required for those working with domestic violence perpetrators. SSFS is a recognized 20-hour training site by the Illinois Department of Human Services. COST $125	Register online at: www.ssfs1.org click on Abuser Intervention Facilitator 20-hour Training CONTACT Brianne at 708-794-2140 for more information
January 11-15, 18 & 20, 2010 May 24-28, June 2 & 4, 2010 August 2-6, 9 & 11, 2010	40 HOUR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRAINING & Sexual Assault 40 Hour Training LOCATION Community Crisis Center Elgin IL BRIEF OVERVIEW History and Global Overview of Violence Against Women; Dynamics of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; Special Populations; Related Issues such as Substance Abuse and Mental Health; Police, Judicial and Medical Response; Abuser Intervention; Role of the Advocate; etc. COST $25 for Volunteers $300 for Professionals	CONTACT Arlene Gocken 847-742-4088 agocken@crisiscenter.org
Call for calendar	40 HOUR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRAINING LOCATION Center for Prevention of Abuse 720 W. Joan Ct. Peoria,IL 61614 BRIEF OVERVIEW Foundations and dynamics of domestic violence, clarification of cultural competency, effects of DV on children, legal issues, special considerations when working with unique populations. COST $200 if registering by September 22 $250 if registering after September 22	CONTACT Bradley University www.bradley.edu/continue 1501 W. Bradley Ave. Peoria, IL 61625 Debbie at 309-677-2820 Carol at 309-691-0551
Every Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., Nov. during the day; Jan-Feb in the evening; Sept.- Oct. in the evening	40 HOUR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRAINING LOCATION Center for Prevention of Abuse 720 W. Joan Ct. Peoria,IL 61614 BRIEF OVERVIEW History and Politics of DV, Dynamics of DV, Direct Service Issues, Special Populations, Effects of DV on Children, Suicide, Safety Planning, Legal Issues, Cultural Competency, Referrals, Self Care COST varies, group discounts are available	CONTACT Carol Hennon, chennon@ centerforpreventionofabuse.org 309-691-0551

Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals, Inc. (ICDVP)

Florence Forshey

ICDVP Executive Director

Phone: 708-334-9225

email: icdvp@sbcglobal.net

Board List

Robert Agnoli (President)

The Salvation Army Family & Community Services

Diane Bedrosian (Vice President)

South Suburban Family Shelter

Tami Silverman (Treasurer)
Sojourn Shelter & Services, Inc.

Michelle Maldonado (Secretary)

Salvation Army Family Services/Deere(Re)habilitation Services

Addie Chattic

YWCA of the Sauk Valley

Sally Foster

Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Councils

Neusa Gaytan

Mujeres Latinas en Accion

Brett Haduch

Moraine Valley Community College

Jim Huenink

Northwest CASA

Cheryl Howard

National Network to End Domestic Violence

Maureen Manning-Rosenfeld

Community Crisis Center

April Scales

Diane Taborn

Anna Bixby Women’s Center

Carol Hennon

Center for the Prevention of Abuse

Tess Sakolsky

Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV)