This two-day professional development conference will provide training to seasoned and new professionals who are in contact with victims and survivors of domestic violence. This conference is suitable for Educators, Law Enforcement, Community Leaders, Religious Leaders, Social Service Professionals, and Volunteers who work with and support victims of domestic violence.

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Workshops:
Tough Guise: Societal Views of Masculinity and Its Impact on the Culture of Violence This Can't Be Love: Battling Tee Violence Domestic Violence Beyond the Basics: Professionalism and the Role of Self-Reflection The Effect of Financial Control: Teaching Money Legal Issues, the Role of Law Enforcement and Emerging Issues Domestic Violence in the Workplace Domestic Violence and the Aging Population Workinkg with Men Who Batter: The Partner Abuse Intervention Program Domestic Violence 101 for Beginners Women in Recovery: Alcohol, Drugs and Domestic Violence Management Skills for Survivors of Domestic Violence Medical Health Systems and the Physical Symptoms of Abuse The Impact of Violence on Children

FORUM PRESENTATION:

"Let's Talk About It: Male Female Forum" an opportunity for men and women to explore the differences in communication and resolutions to address domestic violence issues.

KEYNOTE PRESENTERS:

• Liasison to Lisa Alvarez, States Attorney's Office for Domestic Violence and Sex Crimes
• Dr. Carl C. Bell, President, Community Mental Health Council

Please see 'Forms and Downloads' below for an overview of the schedule.

Extension can offer participants 12 credit hours of professional development for attending this two-day conference from:

• Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA)
• Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional Board, Inc (ICDVP)-- credits sponsored by South Suburban Family Shelter
• Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) CPDU
• Illinois Department of Professional Regulations (IDPR) - LSW, LCSW, LCP, LCPC

Attendees will receive documentation verifying their participation in the training and a certificate for requested CEU/CPDU.

Dates & Times:

Day 1 - October 27, 2009; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Day 2 - October 28, 2009; 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

NOTE: We will be accepting donations of clothing, toiletries, etc. to give to those in need who have been impacted by Domestic Violence.

Conference Location:

New Faith Baptist Church International

25 South Central Avenue

Matteson, IL 60443

Click HERE for a map of the location.

For more information contact: Alisa Nash at 773.768.7779 or nash@illinois.edu

Registration Fee: $85.00

**Registration fee includes training materials and lunch.**

Cost of 12 Continuing Education Credits: $10.00 (Payable onsite)