Professional Certificate Program and Customized Training

The professional development certificate program supports agencies who are eager to expand their knowledge of issues surrounding interpersonal violence with the goal of cultivating a trauma informed workforce. Started in 2011, the program offers agencies the opportunity to enroll in a full 10 course certificate series or choose a selection of courses to create a tailored program to meet their individual program needs. Through the exploration of core content areas such as understanding violence, screening and assessment, diversity, ethical issues, and legal resources with the addition of specialty topics like mental health, substance use, economic empowerment, and others; participants leave the program feeling empowered to support survivors and offer trauma informed services regardless of their roles of previous experience. Our course catalogue currently includes 5 core courses and 11 electives to choose from. Most often REV collaborates with state agencies such as the New Jersey Department of Children and Families or the Administrative Office of the Courts to train a cohort of staff annually however, beginning in 2020 we expanded our contract work with community-based organizations and welcome new relationships in the non- and for-profit sectors. 

Please contact Gabrielle Gault for further information at ggault@ssw.rutgers.edu

Learn more about our in-person and online training opportunities for professionals both in the field of Violence Against Women and Children and those looking for an introduction to learning more. Our trainings are customizable and are offered both as individual courses and groupings to support the obtainment of a certificate. Email us.

Request a training via this form. 

View this write up on our work with Homeless Solutions.