Community Training
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40-Hour Domestic Violence Training
Turning Point, domestic violence services & crisis agency is an approved and certified training cite by the Illinois Domestic Violence Professionals Board.
The purpose of the Illinois Certified Domestic Violence (ICDV) 40-hour Training is to educate Illinois professionals, which also include volunteers and interns, to respond, bring awareness and provide preventative measures to help end domestic violence effectively, professionally, and safely.
40 Hour Training Highlights:
- Dynamics of DV
- Direct Service & Counseling
- Impact of DV on Children
- Criminal and Civil Legal Issues
- Safety Planning, Risk Assessment
- Teen Dating Violence
- Introduction & Basics into Partner Abuse Intervention Strategies
- Mental Health & Self Care
- Cultural Competency (LGBTQIA+, religion, other populations)
- Elder Abuse
- Interactive Discussions
- Hands on learning
- Plus more!
This 40 Hour training is offered hybrid. 20 hours will be online through the ICDVP, and other 20 hours will be in-person, classroom style. The online portion MUST be completed by due date which is PRIOR to in-person. You will NOT be permitted into the class unless you have turned in the 20 hours online certification of completion. Once your online certification is turned in, you will receive the location details of the training.
Cost: $375 (Upon payment and registration, you will be emailed instructions on how to proceed with the online portion)
Please note we have a minimum of 5 registrants. If we do not have enough registrants, you will be fully refunded, or can be put on the next round.
When: 9am - 5:30pm each day
2025 Dates: January - 13th-15th ** REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 16th, 2024
March - 17th-19th ** REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 17th, 2025
May - 12th-14th ** REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 28th, 2025
July - 14th -16th ** REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 16th, 2025
September - 15th-17th ** REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 18th, 2025
November - 17th-19th ** REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 20th, 2025
Location: Woodstock, IL
Questions: Please contact Elissa Crowley at 815-338-8081 or [email protected]
20-Hour PAIP Facilitator Training
June 2025 training has been postponed until September 2025
Prerequisite: Completion of 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training certification is required.
Turning Point, an approved and certified training cite by the Illinois Domestic Violence Professionals Board. (ICDVP) is offering a 20-hour Partner Abuse Intervention Program facilitator training (PAIP).
This training is required to co-facilitate Partner Abuse Intervention Groups that are recognized in Illinois under a protocol established and monitored by the Illinois Department of Human Services. This training is also a requirement for persons who wish to be certified as CPAIP (Certified Partner Abuse Intervention Professionals) by the ICDVP.
Training Highlights:
- Teaches skills and tools necessary to facilitate partner abuse intervention groups
- Covers the Illinois Partner Abuse Protocols
- Overview of best practices in group dynamics, including co-facilitation
- Intervention models
**All materials included & light snacks. Lunch is on your own **
Cost: $150
Please note we have a minimum of 5 registrants. If we do not have enough registrants, you will be fully refunded, or can be put on the next round.
When: September 9th - 11th, 2025 ** REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 22nd, 2025
Location: Crystal Lake, IL
Questions: Please contact Zitlalli Roman at 815-880-8674 or [email protected]
CDVP/CPAIP Supervision Site
Turning Point offers professional supervision to external candidates pursuing the Certified Domestic Violence Professional (CDVP) credential and Certified Partner Abuse Intervention Professional (CPAIP) credential, ensuring compliance with ICDVP and IDHS standards.
Supervision Fee: $100 per session.
Eligible Candidates:
- Completed the 40-hour Domestic Violence Training (post-2004) - CDVP
- Completed the 20-hour Partner Abuse Intervention Training (post-2011) - CPAIP
- Trainings must be from a ILCDVP Certified Site
Turning Point Certified Staff Provide: A Minimum of 15 hours of supervision for every 150 hours of direct service. Methods of supervision will include, Face-to-face, video conferencing, phone, document/case review, and direct observation.
Group supervision is limited to 5 participants.
Candidate Responsibilities:
- Provide documentation of 40-hour DV training/20 Hour PAIP Training completion from an ICDVP-certified site.
- Complete 150 direct service hours within 2 years of exam application date, following ICDVP requirements.
- Attend and participate in supervision sessions as scheduled.
- Pay supervision fees directly to Turning Point.
- Understand that Turning Point is not responsible for supervisee’s clients or outcomes of services provided outside of our programs.
For more information for CDVP, please contact Julie Fanning at [email protected] , For CPAIP Zitlalli Roman at [email protected]
