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 trainings are based on best and promising practices that are grounded in a trauma-informed approach in response to domestic violence. 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.
Through our Training Institute:
We are pleased to be providing opportunities for online as well as in person training. The Institute offers a series of live webinars and video conferences, which are detailed within this catalog. In addition, we will be providing several pre-recorded webinars for your viewing on such topics as safety planning, healthcare screening, understanding disability benefits for a victim/survivor and how to prepare a victim/survivor to testify in court. At any time, you can log on to our website at www.ctcadv.org for a menu of upcoming trainings and webinars.
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 victim/survivors and offenders with whom you interact. We look forward to working with you.
Linda Blozie Director of Training and Prevention 1
290 newly certified domestic counselors have been prepared to begin their careers assisting victims, survivors and children impacted by domestic violence 3,500 law enforcement officials have been trained on the Lethality Assessment Program making Connecticut the first state in the country to have all municipal, campus and state police departments prepared to evaluate a victim’s personal safety risks 620 teachers, school counselors, social workers and psychologists have been trained to facilitate evidence based violence prevention curricula such as Safe Dates and Shifting Boundaries 730 court based personnel including family counselors, bail commissioners, adult and juvenile probation officers and CSSD contracted service providers are better equipped to respond to the complicated nuances of domestic violence Over 400 campus personnel who make up Campus Response Teams or are resident advisors, prevention specialists, victim response centers and Title IX investigators more fully understand their responsibilities per CGS §14-11 and are ready to train other campus personnel and students on Bringing In The Bystander to keep their institutions safer from intimate partner violence
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, non-emergency cancellations prevent others from attending the training.
If We Have to Cancel In case of inclement weather, please call us at 860.282.7899 after 7:00 a.m. When possible, staff will attempt to inform you the day before a scheduled training of possible cancellation. If cancelled, you will be notified of the rescheduled date. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, a refund will be issued.
These trainings give me good tools and ways of framing domestic violence that I had never thought of, it filled in the gaps for me.� 2
PUBLIC TRAININGS Bed Bugs: Identification, Management, and the Associated Psychological Effects Bed bugs can be a significant health problem as they can cause a variety of physical, psychological and health consequences. Bed bug infestations and bites can also cause psychological distress resulting in sleeplessness, increased nervousness and anxiety. This training will provide an overview of bed bugs including history, identification, habitat, and life cycle. An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach as a means of controlling bed bugs will be discussed. Also, learn about the psychological effects associated with bed bugs and how to effectively communicate with staff and residents to reduce the social stigma and minimize any additional trauma as a result of bed bugs. Presenter: Dr. Gale E. Ridge, Scientist Department of Entomology CT Agricultural Experiment Station
Youth Mental Health First Aid Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth MHFA is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders and eating disorders. Presenter: Cathy Sisco, MPH Wheeler Clinic
Exploring Diversity and Inclusion Through Self-Awareness Exploring Diversity and Inclusion through Self-Awareness is an opportunity to both deepen and challenge traditional notions of diversity and inclusion by first exploring your own self-awareness on these subjects. Using an experiential training program, we will identify why these issues are important to our work, explore diversity as a relational experience, and identify ways to find the courage to brave these topics as a lifetime commitment while in relationships with others. Attendees will be asked to participate in activities such as mindfulness, meditation and journaling. Presenters: Natacha Kerelejza, LCSW Wendy Mota Kasongo, MS, CCADV
This training is free of charge but you must be registered to attend.
This training is free of charge but you must be registered to attend. Your attendance at both sessions is mandatory.
This pilot training is free of charge but you must be registered to attend.
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 10:00 am– 1:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 9:00am– 4:00 pm AND Wednesday, April 18, 2018 9:00 am-12:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
Friday, April 13, 2018 10:00 am– 4:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
4
CAMPUS TRAININGS Understanding the Legal Response to Intimate Partner Violence on Campus
Healthcare Screening for Intimate Partner Violence on Campus Intimate partner violence is associated with significant health problems such as anxiety, depression, sexually transmitted infections, serious injury, and substance use, all of which have long-term physical and emotional repercussions. The impact of a controlling and abusive relationship is challenging for any victim/survivor. This training will educate campus healthcare responders about the risks associated with intimate partner violence, recommend screening tools to identify individuals at risk, and support the process for referring to intimate partner violence providers for follow up care.
Whenever a student experiences intimate partner abuse or violence, they have the opportunity to go through the judicial hearing process on campus. Additionally, there are opportunities for adjudication outside the campus environment. This training will provide its attendees with an overview of the criminal justice response to intimate partner violence including the involvement of law enforcement, the Lethality Assessment Program and prosecution of someone who is arrested for intimate partner violence. Civil court remedies for victim/survivors will also be presented.
Presenter: Jillian Gilchrest, MSW CCADV
This training is only available to college and university campus personnel.
Presenters: Sergeant Lisa Hamilton Eastern CT State University
Tuesday, March 27, 2018 10:00 am– 12:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
Detective Cynthia Torres Southern CT State University Linda Blozie, CCADV This training is only available to CSCU college and university campus personnel.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!! Addressing intimate partner violence in healthcare settings is important!
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Snow Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018 10:00 am– 1:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
5
You provide a safe and nurturing environment You have relationships with students and provide information they can trust You can help connect your student’s current health issue to the abusive relationship she or he may be in.
CAMPUS TRAININGS Preventing and Responding to Intimate Partner Violence on Campus This training is an overview on intimate partner violence and stalking in relation to college campuses. This training is des igned for college and university personnel including but not limited to Title IX Coordinators, Campus Resource Team members, Judicial Hearing Boards, counseling and health services, student affairs, law enforcement, public safety and residential life. Participants will receive information on : The definitions, warning signs and progression of intimate partner violence and stalking How intimate partner violence and/or stalking impacts victims, whether students or employees Best practices for responding to a victim of intimate partner violence or stalking Safety planning On and off campus resources for a victim of intimate partner violence or stalking Presenter: Linda Blozie, CCADV This training is only available to CSCU campus personnel . To register, click the training in the region in which you would like to attend.
Central Region Friday, March 2, 2018 9:00 am– 12:00 pm Central Connecticut State University 1615 Stanley Street New Britain, CT 06050
Southern Region Wednesday, March 14, 2018 10:00 am– 1:00 pm Housatonic Community College 900 Lafayette Blvd Bridgeport, CT 06604
6
Eastern Region Tuesday, April 10, 2018 10:00 am– 1:00 pm Eastern Connecticut State University 83 Windham Street Willimantic, CT 06226
LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAININGS Lethality Assessment Program: Train the Trainer
Mental Health First Aid for Law Enforcement
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 shelter, counseling, advocacy and support services of domestic violence agencies.
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.
At this training, you will learn about: The Lethality Assessment Program for First Responders and Domestic Violence Advocates The domestic violence lethality screening tool How to conduct a lethality screen for first responders How to initiate the protocol for high danger screens Best practices for the lethality assessment program Those completing this training will be certified as Lethality Assessment Program trainers and can provide training to first responders at their respective law enforcement agencies and domestic violence organizations. Presenters: Daniel Cargill, CCADV Katherine Verano, Safe Futures
Lunch will not be provided. There will be a break for lunch. Click on the training you wish to attend. Winter Training Tuesday, February 27, 2018 9:30 am– 4:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
Spring Training Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Presenter: Pam Mautte, MS, MCHES, CPP-R Greater Valley Substance Abuse Action Council
Lunch will not be provided. There will be a break for lunch. Thursday, March 15, 2018 8:30 am– 4:30 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
9:30 am– 4:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109 7
SPANISH Entrenamiento de Entrenadores: La Intersección de la Violencia Doméstica, Salud Mental y Trauma en Familias Latinas y sus Niños Este taller de 2 dias, es un entrenamiento de entredores titulado “La Intersección de la Violencia Doméstica, Salud Mental y Trauma en Familias Latinas y sus Niños.” Este taller interactivo proveerá estrategias útiles para proveedores de servicios en el área de trauma , salud mental y violencia doméstica. Con un enfoque en familias Latinas que experimentan estos retos, los participantes podrán aumentar su capacidad profesional para intervenir en una forma culturalmente relevante. Enfatizando la i mportancia de la colaboración entre sistemas, este taller expondrá a los participantes a conceptos y temas como servicios basados en trauma, salud mental, violencia doméstica, planificación de seguridad y acceso a recursos comunitarios. Objetivos: Desarrollar una clara comprensión de trauma, salud mental y violencia doméstica y sus intersecciones Explorar estrategias de intervención culturalmente relevantes para trabajar con familias Latinas Revisar servicios y guías básicas sobre trauma, salud mental y violencia doméstica Familiarizarse con recursos disponibles en Connecticut Presentadores: Paloma Bayona, NAMI CT Wendy Mota Kasongo, MS, CCADV Rocio Chang-Angulo, Psy.D, UCONN Center for Trauma Recovery Costo por participante: $60.00 que incluye manual de entrenadores, materiales y USB con videos.
Este es un taller de dos días y los asistentes deben comprometerse a asistir a dos días. No se servirá almuerzo. Habrá un corto receso.
Jueves, el 1 de Febrero y Viernes, el 2 de Febrero 2018 10:00 am– 4:00pm La Oficina de CCADV 912 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109 8
MEMBER ORGANIZATION TRAININGS Understanding Batterer Intervention Programs
Conflict Resolution Tools for Domestic Violence Shelter Staff
Batterer intervention programming (BIP) is a common sanction when a family violence arrest has occurred and the primary goal of a these programs is to stop violent and abusive behaviors. Batterer intervention programs can also play an important role in a coordinated community response to domestic violence by emphasizing the importance of victim safety and offender accountability. This training will review the different types of batterer intervention programs operating throughout Connecticut.
For those fleeing an abusive partner, finding a safe and supportive refuge for themselves and their children is critically important. Sharing living space with others is difficult under the best of circumstances and conflicts are inevitable, but group living is particularly challenging when sharing communal space with strangers who are living in real fear, are unsure of the future, and are recovering from the trauma of domestic violence. This training will equip advocates to better identify, understand and respond to the many challenges associated with communal living.
Presenters: Joseph DiTunno Judicial Branch, CSSD
Presenter: Linda Blozie, CCADV
Derrick Gordon, PhD. Yale Child Studies Center Gail Wiggins The Center for Family Justice
Wednesday, January 10, 2018 10:00 am – 1:00 pm ITBD (CSSD Training Academy) 185 Main Street New Britain, CT 06050
Wednesday, January 24, 2018 Snow Date: Thursday, January 25, 2018 10:00 am – 1:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109 9
“I really enjoyed all aspects of the training. I can now take the tools I have learned and incorporate them into my everyday work.”
MEMBER ORGANIZATION TRAININGS Harm Reduction, Overdose Prevention and the Use of Narcan
New Staff and Volunteer Orientation
Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies that reduce the negative consequences of drug use and improve the quality of a client's life. The harm reduction approach incorporates a spectrum of strategies which include safer and managed use, as well as abstinence. This approach helps providers effectively meet their clients where they're at. This training will provide an introduction to the concept of harm reduction, outline its history, and discuss how it parallels victim defined advocacy.
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:
Through this training, the principles of harm reduction will be presented along with an understanding of addiction, the stigma of addiction, treatment, overdose prevention and the use of Narcan. Participants who attend this training will also participate in activities designed to assist them in exploring attitudes and beliefs about harm reduction and develop practical skills and interventions that can be used in their work with individuals who use substances. Presenter: Shawn Lang AIDS Connecticut
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
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.
To register, click the training date that you would like to attend. Friday, February 23, 2018 9:00 am– 11:00 am CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
Presenters: Linda Blozie, CCADV Penni Micca, Interval House
Friday, March 2, 2018
Tuesday and Wednesday, March 20 and 21, 2018 9:30 am – 4:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
11:00 am– 1:00 Pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 10
MEMBER ORGANIZATION TRAININGS When Words Fail, Music Speaks Music gives us a voice when we are at a loss for words. It gives us hope in times of darkness, power in times of vulnerability, and can help us relish our joy and celebrate our growth. Music has strong connections to our memory recall and to emotional processing in our brain. The use of music and music therapy can assist survivors of domestic violence in processing and moving past the events that have shaped (but do not define) them. In this workshop, advocates and therapists who work with survivors of domestic violence will learn how to use music to help their clients process their emotions, engage in self-care, and relate to their children as they grow. Music as a self-care strategy for individuals who work with this population will also be explored. Training Objectives:
Participants will learn how music is processed in the brain and its relation to crisis and trauma.
Participants will identify music-based strategies they can utilize with survivors of domestic violence and when they need to refer to a music therapist.
Participants will identify music-based strategies they can use for their own self-care.
Presenter: Emily Pope, MT-BC, Infinity Music Therapy Services
To register, click the training date that you would like to attend.
Friday, March 23, 2018
Thursday, March 29, 2018
9:00 am– 1:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
9:00 am– 1:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
MEMBER ORGANIZATION TRAININGS Day of Advocacy Staples The Day of Advocacy Staples is a multifaceted training designed to bring awareness of other programs and services offered to support victims of domestic violence outside of the array of services offered through a domestic violence agency. Through this training you will learn about your obligations to report child abuse and neglect and the processes for applying for:
Victim compensation through the Office of Victim Services Crime victim notification through SAVIN Witness protection through the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney A safe and confidential address through the Connecticut Safe at Home Program
Lunch will not be provided. There will be a break for lunch.
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 9:30 am – 4:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
Case Management Using a Comprehensive Advocacy Approach
Serving Transgender and Non-Binary Victims of Domestic Violence
This training will address the relationship between an advocate and a victim/survivor which is a partnership based on advocacy and collaboration. While safety is always the primary goal, this cooperative relationship will often address housing, employment, education, life skills, children’s needs and any other aspirations held by the victim/survivor. Participants will be provided with case management tools that use a comprehensive advocacy approach, focusing on identifying a victim/survivor’s strengths to help them reach their goals.
Despite the fact that people who identify as transgender or non-binary experience violence at alarming rates, there are still significant gaps in services for these survivors of domestic violence. This training will provide meaningful information to support advocates seeking to provide accessible, sensitive, and relevant services that are inclusive to survivors of all genders. It will also include resources that explain the importance of pronouns and outline some key concepts and terms relating to gender identity and expression.
At this training, participants will: Learn engagement strategies Discuss ways to develop goals with a survivor that are clear, succinct, and attainable Identify tools to help build motivation for change
Presenter: Wendy Mota Kasongo, MS CCADV Linda Blozie, CCADV
Presenters: Geralyn O'Neil-Wild, CCADV Linda Blozie, CCADV Wednesday, May 16, 2018 10:00 am– 1:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
Thursday, May 17, 2018 10:00 am– 1:00 pm CCADV Office 912 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM In an effort to even better serve our member agencies, CCADV has added both live and recorded webinars to our training package.
Recorded Webinars Recorded webinars are only available to our member agencies. To view these webinars, log on to the Members Only section of the CCADV website at www.ctcadv.org.
In creating these new components, our aim is:  To provide training in a way that is accessible to advocates and other interested parties, twenty four hours a day, seven days a week so that trainees can create their own learning plan and set their own pace for learning  To reduce the time that training participants are travelling and spending time in a classroom setting
Preparing a Victim for a Court Hearing This webinar will be posted April 2018. There are often no witnesses in domestic violence situations, so a victim/survivor may have to go to court and testify. Testifying in court can be frightening and intimidating for them. This webinar will review the process of preparing them to testify in a court hearing.
Live Webinars Custody, Visitation and Domestic Violence February 23, 2018 1:00 pm
Presenters: Attorney Nuala Droney, Robinson and Cole Attorney Daniel Brody
Incidents of domestic violence don't just impact custody determinations. They also impact visitation arrangements as well. Through this webinar, participants will learn about the legal process of custody and visitation when domestic violence is present in the relationship.
Domestic Violence, TFA and SNAP This webinar will be posted June 2018. This webinar will discuss the Temporary Family Assistance Program (TFA), the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the application procedures for each program.
Presenter: Attorney Enelsa Diaz, Greater Hartford Legal Aid Child Support and Enforcement April 18, 2018 1:00 pm
Presenter: Attorney Lucy Potter, Greater Hartford Legal Aid
Toolkits
Child support can be a great benefit for victim/survivors, but being involved in this system also comes with some risk. Victims and survivors of domestic violence are often reluctant to request child support in fear of retaliation . Join us to learn about how victim/survivors can maximize their benefits while minimizing their risks.
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Toolkit February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, which is a national effort to raise awareness and protect teens from violence. This toolkit contains information about teen dating violence as well as resources and materials for anyone who is interested in participating in teen dating violence awareness month.
Presenter: Attorney Pamela Davis, Domestic Violence Crisis Center 12
CCADV MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
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