Community Training
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40-Hour Domestic Violence Training
Turning Point Domestic Violence Services is an approved and certified training cite by the Illinois Domestic Violence Professionals Board and a part of the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence. We have been a part of the McHenry County Community as the only comprehensive domestic violence agency since 1981.
The purpose of the Illinois 40-hour Hour Domestic Violence 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
- Safety Planning, Risk Assessment
- Teen Dating Violence
- Introduction & Basics into Partner Abuse Intervention Strategies
- Mental Health & Self Care
- Cultural Competency (LGBTQIA+, religion, other populations)
- Interactive Discussions
- Plus more!
This 40 Hour training is offered hybrid. 20 hours will be online through the ICADV(Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence), 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.
Cost: $375 (Upon payment and registration, you will be emailed instructions on how to proceed with the online portion)
When: 9 am - 5:30 pm each day
2026 Dates:
Location: Woodstock, IL
Questions: Please contact Elissa Crowley at 815-338-8081 or [email protected]
20-Hour PAIP Facilitator Training
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. This training is required to be held in person for all 20 Hours.
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: TBD
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 Hour
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 ILCDVP-certified site.
- Complete 150 direct service hours within 2 years of exam application date, following ILCDVP 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]
