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Training FAQ
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1) Can I become a group leader after taking this training?
In Massachusetts, programs are certified
by the Department of Public Health (DPH). People are not individually
"licensed" or "certified". However, in order to work in a
certified program you must meet several DPH requirements.
First, you must take
a 24 hour batterer intervention course at a DPH designated training site.
After completing this course, you must then
observe 6 two-hour
batterer intervention groups and also speak with group leaders about
these observations. Finally, you can
apply for a job as
a batterer intervention group leaders at a certified program.
2) Should I take this course if I have a history of being abusive?
If you have been abusive, the Department
of Public Health requires that you must have been non-abusive for three
years and must have successfully completed a certified batterer
intervention program.
CLICK HERE
to contact DPH regarding guidelines for group leaders.
3) After I've taken the 3 day course, what other training can I do?
Emerge offers a variety of training
opportunities. There are
advanced trainings which address a particular advanced topic related
to issues discussed at our
3-day course. We offer
local trainings and speaking engagements (e-mail link) to various agencies and
organizations. We have out of state trainings that can be modeled after
any of our other Emerge trainings. Check out more specific training
information on our website
HERE.
4) ARE THERE ANY TRAININGS SCHEDULED FOR MY STATE/AREA?
Emerge conducts trainings throughout the
world, and is hired by governmental agencies, social service agencies,
coalitions and others. When an agency hires Emerge, they have the option
to make their training exclusive, or to allow others outside the agency
to attend. Those trainings and conferences that are open to the public
will be announced during our monthly e-mail newsletter, and we will keep our homepage updated with all upcoming trainings.
To sign up for our e-mail newsletter,
enter your e-mail address in the box at the bottom of this, or any, page
on our website.
5) HOW CAN I BRING
EMERGE TO MY STATE/AREA?
Ted German, Emerge's Director of
Training, can coordinate any size training to come to your area. Many
agencies have decided that the cost of sending individual trainees to
the Boston area for a training is not as cost effective as having Emerge
come and train the entire staff. Others decide to join with other
agencies to share costs.
To contact Ted German, call our office or
e-mail him at tedemerge@aol.com
For more information on our website about
hosting a training CLICK
HERE!
If you have questions that are not answered in this section, please
contact Ted German, Emerge Training Director |
