Gain the foundational and advanced skills required respond to intimate partner violence (IPV)

This five-course professional certificate covers skills for responding to intimate partner violence (IPV). You will gain skills that provide a foundational understanding of IPV using a trauma and violence-informed approach. This includes IPV risk assessment, IPV recognition, assessment and documentation along with client engagement, supports and advocacy.

Designed for

Our program is designed for those looking to improve their skills in recognizing and responding to Gender-Based Violence (GBV). This training is ideal for service providers such as: 

  • Mental health practitioners
  • Child and family workers
  • Probation/parole officers
  • Shelter staff
  • Child welfare workers
  • Specialized healthcare workers
  • Facilitators in programs for those who have behaved abusively
  • Private practice therapists
  • Human resource professionals
  • Academics
  • Community members

 

 

The Center for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children (CREVAWC) is proud to offer an innovative Certificate in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Practice Skills. Designed for service providers to develop skills to recognize and respond to GBV. 
 
Our capability-based courses are designed to equip you with the skills necessary to effectively address gender-based violence. Delivered in small, live-facilitated groups, the focus is on hands-on, skills-based learning. Each course is rooted in the Flourishing Practice model, a framework developed in collaboration with GBV service providers across Canada.

Whether you take a single course or pursue the full certificate, our program offers flexibility to meet your learning development needs.

Courses

Required

2 Course(s)

Required

3 Course(s)

Required