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Requirements for New Jersey's domestic violence specialist certification process
To be eligible for Domestic Violence Certification in New Jersey, applicants must show proof of:
One hundred and eighty hours of domestic violence specific education as specified in the following core curriculum areas are required:
Basic Knowledge 6 Legal 12 Intervention Skills 24 Issues of Race & Culture 12 Values & Attitudes toward Violence 12 Restructuring towards a Non-Violent Family 6 Confidentiality & Counseling Ethics 9 Community Resources & Networking 3 Prevention 6 Domestic Violence in Special Populations 6 Group Counseling Skills 24 Substance Abuse 12 Mental Health 6 Sexual Abuse 12 Gender Issues & Empowerment 12 Community Organizing 6
Twelve core curriculum hours will be earned for required visits to each of the following sites: a Domestic Violence Shelter; a Courthouse; an Al-Anon Meeting; and an AA meeting.
A Personal Statement and agreement to adhere to NJADVP's Philosophical Principals and Code of Ethics, are also required.
One thousand hours of direct service experience with domestic violence clients, which includes 180 hours of supervised direct service in 14 specific task areas:
Hotline 10 Intake 10 Crisis Intervention 10 Assessment 10 Referral 5 Legal Information 10 Reporting & Record Keeping 5 Education & Prevention 5 Case Management/Service Provision 20 Individual Counseling 30 Group Counseling 30 Family Counseling 20 Substance Abuse Assessment 5 Advocacy/Networking/Community Organizing 10 The total fee for the DVS credential is $250.00. Reduced fee requests are included in the packet. To receive an application packet for Domestic Violence Specialist Certification, contact NJADVP at:
NJADVP -
c/o NJCBW
1670 Whitehorse Hamilton Sq. Rd,
Trenton, NJ 08690-3541There is a five dollar charge for the packet to cover postage and handling, which will be applied to your application fee.
Click here for the Certification Application (PDF).
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