Established in 2011, CCADV’s Training Institute is Connecticut’s leading resource for domestic violence education and training. Building on over thirty years of experience, the Institute serves to support and strengthen individuals and organizations who are working to assist those most impacted by domestic violence in Connecticut. Our range of trainings help advocates, allied professionals, governmental and human service providers to be more effective in addressing all facets of domestic violence including prevention, intervention and organizational capacity building. We are pleased to provide the current offerings for the 2017 Spring semester. This semester’s focus includes an in-depth look at the intersection of trafficking and domestic violence victims, suicide prevention, sexual abuse in intimate relationships as well as strengthening law enforcement’s response. Our trainings are based on best and promising practices that are grounded in trauma-informed advocacy, which is critical to learning new skills. As the state’s leading voice for victims of domestic violence and those organizations that serve them, we strive to ensure comprehensive training by leading experts that builds community awareness, stakeholder capacity and available resources to increase victim safety and offender accountability. It is our hope that the Training Institute will serve as a valuable resource that strengthens your understanding of domestic violence and leaves you well-positioned to meet the needs of victims and offenders with whom you interact. We look forward to working with you.
Linda Blozie Director of Training and Prevention 1
Our trainings are comprised of basic and advanced workshops to best accommodate the varying degrees of professional experience held by those who serve individuals impacted by domestic violence. All trainings are facilitated by experts in their field, both in terms of subject matter and training abilities. Through a staff of skilled facilitators, our trainings will provide you with valuable tools, techniques and resources on a wide range of issues. On average, over 90% of attendees report that they have gained knowledge. To register for a training, simply click on the training title and you will be directed to the CCADV online registration system. In addition to what you see in the catalog, we are able to provide on-site training at your request. If interested, please contact the CCADV training team at 860.282.7899 or via email at training@ctcadv.org.
cancellation policy If You Have to Cancel You may cancel your registration up to 48 hours before the event without penalty, by calling us at 860.282.7899 or via email at training@ctcadv.org. In addition, your registration may be transferred to another individual or to another training offered by CCADV. Cancellations less than 48 hours before the event or no-shows will not receive refunds. Please keep in mind that registrants who make last minute, nonemergency cancellations prevent others from attending the training.
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PUBLIC TRAININGS Mental Health First Aid
CPR and First Aid Certification
QPR Suicide Prevention
Mental Health First Aid is a two-day training designed to help advocates better understand mental health issues and how to respond appropriately. Those who take the course to certify as Mental Health First Aiders will learn a five-step action plan encompassing the skills, resources and knowledge to help an individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional, peer, social and self-help care.
This training teaches individuals to recognize and respond to emergencies. Participants will learn skills in CPR and relief from choking (foreign-body airway obstruction). Information will be presented about the signs of a heart attack, cardiac arrest, stroke and choking. The First Aid component will prepare participants to deal with common injuries. This part of the course teaches the lay person to recognize and react to situations such as low blood sugar, bleeding, broken bones and sprains, seizures, strokes, insect bites, stings, and temperature related injuries. Participants will also be certified in the use of the EpiPen.
QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Training for Suicide Prevention is a program designed to teach the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. The process follows three steps: 1) question the individual's desire or intent regarding suicide, 2) persuade the person to seek and accept help, and 3) refer the person to appropriate resources. Trainees receive a QPR booklet and wallet card as a review and local resource tool.
Training topics include:
Mental health/substance use disorders Risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems Building an understanding of their impact Common treatment modalities
Presenter: Cathy Sisco, Wheeler Clinic
Presenter: Nick Spencer National Medical Academy Fee: $55.00 per participant $25.00 per CCADV Member Agency
This training is free to attend but you must be registered. Wednesday & Thursday, January 18-19, 2017 Snow Dates: February 1-2, 2017 9:00 am– 1:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
Through this training, participants will learn: How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide The common causes of suicidal behavior The warning signs of suicide How to get help for someone in crisis Presenter: Heather Clinger, Wheeler Clinic This training is free to attend but you must be registered.
Wednesday, January 25, 2017 10:00 am– 1:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109 3
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 Snow Date: February 16, 2017 10:00 am– 1:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
PUBLIC TRAININGS How to Prepare a Winning Grant Proposal Most non-profits are always looking for funding to sustain or expand programs and services. Through a combination of discussion and practice, participants will learn the key lessons related to grant writing. Topics will include: Where and how to look for funding sources The fundamentals of writing a proposal The components of a grant application This training is designed for those new to grant writing as well as those wanting to strengthen their grant writing skills. Presenter: Linda Blozie, CCADV Fee: $40.00 Free for: CCADV Member Organizations
Trauma Informed Recommendations for Working with Children Exposed to DV Exposure to domestic violence is a potent traumatic stressor for children, often adversely affecting their physical and emotional health. However, caring adults can help children heal and thrive. This training will help guide children’s advocates in their daily work with mothers and families. These recommendations are drawn from a review of core components of evidence-based therapeutic intervention models for children exposed to domestic violence including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child and Parent Psychotherapy, and the Kid’s Club. Presenters: Rocio Chang-Angulo, Psy.D. UCONN Ctr for Trauma Recovery Kelly Annelli, CCADV
Safe Dates Safe Dates is an evidence based, multilevel program designed to reduce dating violence. Highly engaging and interactive, Safe Dates helps teens recognize the many differences between caring, supportive relationships and controlling, manipulative, or abusive dating relationships. Safe Dates can be used in middle and/or high schools with an emphasis on both prevention and intervention. Each participant will receive a copy of the Safe Dates curriculum. Presenter: Linda Blozie, CCADV This training is only available to school professionals, youth serving organizations and CCADV member agencies. Lunch will not be provided. There will be a break for lunch.
Fee: $40.00 Free for: CCADV Member Organizations Police Departments Legal Services Organizations Wednesday, February 22, 2017 Snow Date: February 23, 2017 10:00 am– 1:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 9:30 am– 1:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109 4
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 9:00 am– 3:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
PUBLIC TRAININGS Community Mapping: Meeting the Needs of All We Serve Providing meaningful access to services means that any individual, including those with Limited English Proficiency is not denied the opportunity to access and is therefore able to obtain the interventions, services, and supports necessary for their safety and well-being. But how exactly do we determine who in our community may be in need of services? Through this training, participants will be given the opportunity to: Understand the process of community mapping Identify community characteristics Engage community partners Increase meaningful referrals to other community based organizations Presenter: Wendy Mota Kasongo, MS, CCADV Fee: $40.00 Free for: CCADV Member Organizations Police Departments Legal Services Organizations Wednesday, April 19, 2017 10:00 am– 1:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
Intimate Partner Sexual Violence Sexual violence is far more prevalent in cases involving other forms of intimate partner violence than is generally recognized. Intimate partner sexual violence encompasses a continuum of behaviors ranging from sexual verbal degradation to felony-level sexual abuse and torture. Through this training participants will: 1) learn how to identify the many forms sexual violence may take, 2) understand why intimate partner sexual violence is severely traumatic to victims, sometimes physically and nearly always psychologically, 3) be able to respond to disclosures of sexual violence and 4) learn about resources available to support survivors of intimate partner sexual violence. Presenter: Jillian Gilchrist, MSW, CCADV
The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Trafficking Although domestic violence and human trafficking are distinct and different forms of victimizations, there are similarities and intersections between these types of violence. Both batterers and traffickers use power and control to dominate their victims, and the range of tactics used by traffickers closely resembles that of domestic violence perpetrators. This training will examine the intersection of domestic violence as it relates to trafficked individuals. Presenter: Jillian Gilchrist, MSW, CCADV Fee: $40.00 Free for: CCADV Member Organizations Police Departments
Fee: $40.00 Free for: CCADV Member Organizations Police Departments
Thursday, April 20, 2017 10:00 am– 1:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109 5
Thursday, May 25, 2017 10:00 am– 1:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAININGS Mental Health First Aid for Law Enforcement Mental Health First Aid is a training designed to help law enforcement better understand mental health issues and how to respond appropriately. Those who take the course to certify as Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step action plan encompassing the skills, resources and knowledge to help an individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care. Training topics include mental health and substance use disorders, various risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, building an understanding of their impact, and common treatment modalities.
Presenter: Pam Mautte, MS, MCHES, CPP-R Greater Valley Substance Abuse Action Council
Lethality Assessment Program: Train the Trainer
Understanding Domestic Violence for Campus Telecommunications Personnel
The Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) is an easy and effective way for law enforcement to 1) identify victims of domestic violence who are at risk of being seriously injured or killed by their intimate partners and 2) immediately connect them to the domestic violence service provider in their area. The goal of the LAP is to prevent domestic violence homicides, serious injury and re-assault by encouraging victims to use the support services of their local domestic violence agency. At this training, you will learn about the LAP program, the lethality screening tool, how to conduct a lethality screen for first responders, how to initiate the protocol for high danger screens and best practices for the lethality assessment program.
Oftentimes, the campus telecommunications person is the first contact when a victim of intimate partner violence calls the police for assistance. What and how a campus telecommunications person responds to the victim’s call may affect the safety of the victim. The telecommunications person is also the vital link between the victim and the responding police officers.
Presenters: Butch Hyatt, CCADV Katherine Verano, Safe Futures
Presenters: Butch Hyatt, CCADV Linda Blozie, CCADV
Lunch will not be provided. There will be a break for lunch.
Lunch will not be provided. There will be a break for lunch.
Tuesday, April 18, 2017 8:30 am– 4:30 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:30 am– 4:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109 5
Through this training, participants will learn: What information is important when responding to a call How to elicit vital information and relay it to the responding officers Recommended response procedures outlined in the Statewide Model Policy
Wednesday, June 21, 2016 9:00 am– 11:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
MEMBER ORGANIZATION TRAININGS Mindfulness and Self Care
New Staff and Volunteer Orientation
The emotional strain of working in the domestic violence field can cause burnout, staff turnover, and can impact individuals’ professional and personal lives. Mindfulness is the practice of cultivating present moment awareness by paying attention on purpose, with a sense of openness, curiosity and patience. Through this lens, we are able to tap inner resources for greater clarity, ease, compassion, and resilience. This training will explore simple opportunities to bring mindful practice into daily life, and you will learn tips and resources for continued practice.
This training is designed to prepare new advocates, interns and volunteers to work with victims of domestic violence. At this training, you will learn about:
Presenter: Miranda Chapman Copper Beech Institute
To attend this training, you must be referred by one of CCADV's member domestic violence agencies. This training is a pre-requisite for all advocates and volunteers who will be working directly with victims of domestic violence.
The Copper Beech Institute applies mindfulness practice to the most challenging issues of our day by offering retreats and trainings to ensure personal well-being, the health of the earth, and the peace of the entire human family.
Tuesday, January 24, 2016 10:00 am– 1:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109 6
The dynamics of battering Crisis intervention strategies and techniques Criminal and civil legal protections and options available to victims Information about state and community resources Sexual assault/marital rape The impact of domestic violence on children Confidentiality policies and protections
Presenters: CCADV Staff Penni Micca, Interval House Monday, February 27-Thursday, March 2, 2017 9:30 am – 4:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
MEMBER ORGANIZATION TRAININGS Principles of Primary Prevention
Day of Advocacy Staples
The Principles of Primary Prevention is designed for those individuals working to stop violence from ever happening. This training helps professionals move from the problem to the solution by teaching the fundamentals of effective violence prevention methods and incorporating the growing body of research on what works. This training is a must for anyone providing education in schools and the community.
The Day of Advocacy Staples is a multi-faceted training designed to bring awareness of other programs and services offered to support victims of domestic violence. There will be five trainings and each training will run 1-1.5 hours. Training topics are:
Attendees of this training will be able to: Distinguish primary prevention from secondary and tertiary prevention Define the 4 levels of the Socio-Ecological Model Identify programs and strategies that adhere to the primary prevention approach
Victim Compensation (9:30 - 11:00 am) Tina Bouchard, Office of Victim Services * Training is mandatory for all Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funded staff hired within the last six months. CT SAVIN Notification Program (11:00 pm– 12:00 pm) Linda Cimino, Office of Victim Services The Connecticut LeRoy Brown, Jr. and Karen Clarke Witness Protection Program (1:00- 2:00 pm) Tracey Kelly, CT Office of the Chief State’s Attorney Connecticut Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program (2:00 –3:00 pm) Attorney William Silk, CT Office of the Secretary of State Distinguishing, Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse (3:00 – 4:00 pm) CT Department of Children and Families * Training is mandatory for all staff hired within the last six months.
Presenter: Linda Blozie, CCADV
Lunch will not be provided. There will be a break for lunch.
Wednesday, March 15, 2016 10:00 am– 1:00pm CCADV office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
Thursday, March 16, 2017 9:30 am – 4:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109 7
MEMBER ORGANIZATION TRAININGS Developing a Language Access Plan
Facilitating an Effective Support Group
Having a proactive plan for meeting the language needs of survivors with LEP can help to provide meaningful access to services while increasing their options and enhancing their safety. Developing greater language access is an ongoing process. You have to start somewhere, and to fulfill your mission, your commitment to the community you serve, and your obligations, the plan needs to continue to evolve.
Facilitating effective support groups is training that will provide advocates with the essential skills for running adult support groups with ease. Learn how to bring together and facilitate support and encouragement among a group of people who share common experiences. Participants will review topics such as understanding the role of the facilitator, strengths-based ways to resolve challenging group dynamics, how to incorporate activities and ways to create consistency with both community and shelter clients.
This training will help to move your agency from having no Language Access Plan to your first written plan. Through this training, you will be provided with a Language Access Plan Template, as developed by the National Latino Network, with sample language that you can use to develop a rough draft of your plan.
At this training, participants will: Learn successful ways to prepare and begin a support group for victims of domestic violence Understand the role of the facilitator and improve their facilitation skills Learn different group stages Familiarize themselves with challenging group dynamics and strengths-based ways to address challenges
Presenter: Wendy Mota Kasongo, MS, CCADV
Presenters: Geralyn O’Neil Wild, CCADV Wendy Mota Kasongo, MS, CCADV
Tuesday, May 9, 2016 10:00 am – 3:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
Thursday, June 8, 2017 10:00 am– 1:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109 8
CCADV MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
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CCADV MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services PO Box 148 Ansonia, CT 06401 (203) 736-9944 HOTLINE (203) 736-2601 Office The Center for Family Justice 753 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 (203) 384-9559 HOTLINE (203) 334-6154 Office The Women’s Center 2 West Street Danbury, CT 06810 (203) 731-5206 HOTLINE (203) 731-5200 Office Domestic Violence Program United Services 1007 North Main Street Dayville, CT 06241 (860) 774-8648 HOTLINE (860) 774-7243 Office Network Against Domestic Abuse 139 Hazard Avenue, Building #3-9 Enfield, CT 06082 (860) 763-4542 HOTLINE (860) 763-7430 Office
Domestic Abuse Services Greenwich YWCA 259 E. Putnam Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 (203) 622-0003 HOTLINE (203) 869-6501 Office
Interval House P.O. Box 340207 Hartford, CT 06134 (860) 527-0550 HOTLINE (860) 246-9149 Office
Domestic Violence Crisis Center 16 River Street, First Floor Norwalk, CT 06850 (203) 852-1980 HOTLINE (203) 853-0418 Office
Chrysalis Center for Domestic Violence Services 14 West Main Street Meriden, CT 06451 (203) 238-1501 HOTLINE (203) 630-1638 Office
Women’s Support Services 158 Gay Street, P.O. Box 341 Sharon, CT 06069 (860) 364-1900 HOTLINE (860) 364-1080 Office
New Horizons P.O. Box 1036 Middletown, CT 06457 (860) 347-3044 HOTLINE (860) 344-9599 Office
Domestic Violence Crisis Center 777 Summer Street, Suite 400 Stamford, CT 06901 (203) 588-9096 HOTLINE (203) 588-9100 Office
Prudence Crandall Center P.O. Box 895 New Britain, CT 06050 (860) 225-6357 HOTLINE (860) 225-5187 Office
Susan B. Anthony Project 179 Water Street Torrington, CT 06790-0846 (860) 482-7133 HOTLINE (860) 489-3798 Office
The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services 127 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 (203) 789-8104 HOTLINE (203) 736-2601 Office
Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury P.O. Box 1503 Waterbury, CT 06721 (203) 575-0036 HOTLINE (203) 575-0388 Office
Safe Futures 16 Jay Street New London, CT 06320 (860) 701-6000 HOTLINE (860) 447-0366 Office 12
Domestic Violence Program United Services 132 Mansfield Avenue Willimantic, CT 06226 (860) 456-9476 HOTLINE (860) 456-9275 Office