A Learning Program for NYC Child Welfare Professionals
This course consists of two 30 minute elearning modules and two 90 minute Virtual Instructor-Led sessions, which will equip participants with the skills necessary to identify intimate partner violence and engage families using a perpetrator pattern-based approach. Participants will gain knowledge and practical skills related to the assessment process, engagement of both survivors and abusive partners, documentation, and safety planning.
This course is designed for all direct service staff and supervisors in Child Protection, Prevention, and Foster Care.
Participants will:
Prior to attending this course, learners are required to have completed:
Once enrolled in the course, learners will complete:
Completion of all components is necessary to receive a Certificate of Completion. While not a prerequisite, it is recommended that learners take the Motivational Interviewing learning program offered through the ACS Workforce Institute, or an equivalent.
The New York City Administration for Children’s Services is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0402. This course is 3.0 contact hours/0.3 CEUs. CEU credit is contingent upon completion of all course components.
To register for this course, please log in to Cornerstone. For assistance or more information about the ACS Workforce Institute, please contact the Help Desk at [email protected] or call (212) 748-1898. Visit our website at www.nycacstraining.org.