Training FAQ
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.
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.
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 view DPH guidelines for group leaders.
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 view DPH guidelines for group leaders.
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 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.
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 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.
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 its 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 email newsletter, enter your email address in the “Email signup” box at the right of this, or any, page on our website.
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 its 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 email newsletter, enter your email address in the “Email signup” box at the right of this, or any, page on our website.
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 email him directly.
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.
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 email him directly.
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.
