Intimate Violence Crisis Response

This course will provide the student with an understanding and knowledge of the specialized areas of Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence and the content required of anyone who wishes to understand, work, or volunteer within these fields. Specific topics addressed will be rape trauma syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, cycle of violence, the impact to survivors and their families, same-sex violence, confidentiality, mandated reporting to the Department of Children and Family Services, and interventions to support the healing process. This course consists of the equivalent of the two mandatory 40-hour trainings combined into one 60-hour training. These mandatory trainings are required prior to working directly with victims of either sexual assault or domestic violence. Upon completion of this course, students will earn certifications toward volunteering or working in the Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence, and related fields--Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional (ICDVP) and Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Certification (ICASA). This course is intended for students and practitioners in any field, as well as community members from all walks of life.