The University of Maine Hutchinson Center, in partnership with New Hope for Women of Rockland, will offer a professional development training on Intimate Partner Violence, March 12 & 13 at the Hutchinson Center in Belfast.
The two-day program, from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. each day, is designed for social workers, substance abuse counselors and other mental health professionals, as well as clergy, police officers and first responders. The fee is $150 per person; $60 per University of Maine student, with need-based scholarships available. A continental breakfast and catered lunch will be provided each day.
The program, which provides 12 contact hours, will include the following topics: foundations of domestic abuse, addressing the lasting impact of domestic abuse, intervention strategies of domestic abuse and trauma-informed and culturally competent responses to domestic abuse.
By Jan. 1, 2020, an applicant for social work license renewal must demonstrate a one-time successful completion of the equivalent of 12 hours of continuing education or coursework in family and intimate partner violence.
Facilitators of the program are Nicolle Littrell, Jesse Lucas and Kelly O’Connor of New Hope for Women.
