21-Hour Power and Control Training
Working With Men who Batter

This Training is targeted specifically for those individuals who:

• Work with Clients who Batter
• Work with families impacted by Family Violence (victims)
• Are interested in becoming a state approved facilitator and/or certified assessor.
• Facilitators/certified assessors seeking to refresh their perspective and receive annual continuing education contact training hours.

What to expect from this training:

• Gain knowledge of the latest statues, Laws and policies effecting both victims and perpetrators of Domestic Violence.
• Gain awareness of the Cultural/Historical perspective of Domestic Violence and the dynamics of Power and Control.
• Gain Understanding and accountability measures in the role of the facilitator with regard to Victim Contact and Safety Planning. The importance of referring victims to a certified Domestic Violence Center for intervention. Understanding collaboration.
• Lethality Assessment – stalking, substance abuse, and mental health.
• Gather additional material on the effects Domestic Violence on children.
• Recognize The need to understand diversity and how to become more cultural competent & modified interventions to reach special populations – elderly, disabled, language barriers, and people of color, gay/lesbian, and juveniles.
• Understand how to utilize the Power and Control Wheels, and effective use curriculum , enhance you facilitator skills within the group setting.

Approved by the Florida Department of Children & Families, Office of Domestic Violence Programs for BIP Facilitator/Assessor Training

Upcoming Training Schedule