Mandated Domestic Abuse Training for Welfare to Work Staff

Using the CalWORKs 2.0 philosophies, along with, having an in-depth understanding of Domestic Violence can be a powerful tool in providing families with effective services. Increased Welfare-to-Work staff awareness helps to promote better understanding, trust, safety, and outcomes between providers and clients.

This course will equip case managers with comprehensive knowledge and strategies to effectively support victims of domestic abuse within the Welfare to Work program. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of ACL 23-109 changes and requirements, and be able to navigate exemptions, good cause, and necessary support mechanisms while ensuring the safety and confidentiality of individuals experiencing domestic violence.

By the end of this course, participants be able will to:

Review the spectrum of domestic violence types and dynamics
Recognize and interpret signs, behaviors, and the impact of Domestic Violence on victims and perpetrators, along with safety planning techniques
Decrease Secondary Trauma and identify one’s role in supporting victims of domestic violence
Analyze “good cause” exemptions and their application on a case-by-case basis within WTW policies
Identify and assess various methods of verification required for domestic violence situations
Explain the procedures for informing and supporting applicants/recipients experiencing domestic violence
Examine confidentiality protocols and waivers of program requirements in cases involving domestic violence
Apply guidelines for inter-county transfers and release of information between agencies

Academic Units

Section Number

234CTS989

Instruction Method

Online class

Section Notes

Fee Details: The program enrollment fee is .08 training unit per person for those utilizing their county contract. If not using a county contract, the fee is $340.00 per person. The fee for a 1-day class, and it includes soft copy materials.

Training Format: This program will be offered via remote learning using Zoom. Login information will be provided after your enrollment is processed.

Enrollment Policies

Enrollment closes 1 day before start of class.

Please notify us at least 10 business days prior to the training start date to drop a class and cancel the billing, or request a refund of fees paid, less a $30 processing fee (no exceptions). If you have questions, please contact us at (530) 757-8538 or at human@ucde.ucdavis.edu.

Substitutions can be done with a 48-hour minimum notice prior to the training start date. A 48-hour notice is needed to get all updated information processed.

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Section Schedule

Thur., May 30th, 2024, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Fees

$340

Instructors

Dom Waltower

Dom Waltower is a motivational speaker and a violence prevention advocate. His more than 25 years of experience in the field of Human Services includes roles in the domains of child welfare, probation, substance use treatment and education. A public speaker for nearly a decade, he has presented on a variety of topics including sexual assault and harassment, domestic abuse, offender engagement, father engagement, child abuse, anger and stress management, and motivation to change.

Jeremy Duvall

Jeremy Duvall, M.A., is a workforce development specialist with more than 10 years of experience in academic development and social services program coordination. Duvall is passionate about empowering staff and clients within human services departments to live their best lives. He specializes in Growth Mindset over Fixed Mindset, secondary trauma management, Cal-OAR and staff training methodologies, and he cares deeply about helping those most in need and providing staff with all the tools they need to affect positive change in the lives of those most in need.