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

Language Proficiency Request form--will add 30 extra minutes to exam time.

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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
February/July 2009	CRISIS CENTER FOR SOUTH SUBURBIA'S 40 HOUR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRAINING 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	Domestic Violence 40-hour 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
Two times per year, March and September	Abuser Intervention Facilitator 20-hour Training LOCATION TBA BRIEF OVERVIEW Provides information about the abuser intervention system, the Illinois protocol for intervention programs, key components of intervention services, group facilitation, the stages of change and challenges in co-facilitation. COST $100, group discounts are available Counseling, Social Work and ICDVP CEUs available	CONTACT Brianne@ssfs1.org or www.ssfs1.org
June 17, 2009 9:00am-12:00pm	Anger Management Vs. Partner Abuse Intervention Program LOCATION South Suburban Family Shelter Training Center 18137 Harwood Ave. Homewood, Il 60430 BRIEF OVERVIEW The intent of the training is to clarify the differences between anger management and partner abuse intervention programs (PAIP) in the state of Illinois. This training will identify the key components for both programs and establish guidelines for participants to make appropriate referrals. There will be a formal presentation followed by a round table discussion with experts from both fields. COST $30 Per Person SSFS is a licensed continuing education unit sponsor for social work, counseling, ICDVP and CPAIP. 3 CEUs will be awarded.	CONTACT Brianne at 708-794-2140 for more information
July 9-11, 2009	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
May 18-22, 27 & 29, 2009 August 3-7, 10 & 12, 2009	Domestic Violence & 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 Donna Mastricola dmastricola@crisiscenter.org 847-742-4088

llinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals, Inc. Board List January 26, 2009
Robert Agnoli (President) Salvation Army Chicago, IL e-mail: Robert_Agnoli@usc.salvationarmy.org	Diane Bedrosian (Vice-President) South Suburban Family Shelter Homewood, IL e-mail: diane@ssfs1.org
Addie Chattic YWCA Sauk Valley Sterling, IL	Sally Foster Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council Waukegan,IL
Neusa Gaytan Mujeres Latinas en Accion 2124 West 21^st Place Chicago, IL e-mail: neusa@mujereslat.org	Ruben Gonzalez Bensenville, IL e-mail: rubengonv@qmail.com
Cheryl Howard National Network to End Domestic Violence Springfield, IL	James Huenink Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault Arlington Heights, IL
Michelle Maldonado (Secretary ) Oak Park, IL e-mail: michelle-al@msn.com	Maureen Manning-Rosenfeld Community Crisis Center Elgin, IL e-mail: mmanningrosenfeld@crisiscenter.org
Mary Lou Shepherd Shiloh, IL	Tami Silverman (Treasurer) Sojourn Shelter & Services Springfield, IL e-mail: sojtami@aol.com
April Scales Anna Bixby Women’s Center Harrisburg, IL	Alice Snyder PAVE Centralia, IL e-mail: pave@charter.net
Tanya Sobosan Riverside, IL e-mail: tsobosan@sbcglobal.net