ICADV seeks to support domestic violence programs and service providers throughout the state. Learn what types of technical assistance we offer here.
ICADV offers on- and off-site technical assistance and training to all member programs on a variety of topics including standards of service, program development, evaluation, grant writing and development, board recruitment and retention, developing policies and procedures, and much more. ICADV is also available to problem solve unique situations and train staff on emerging issues as requested.
With our prevention strategies, we start from the idea that what surrounds us, shapes us. We know from public health that our life experiences and the behaviors that we see modeled around us typically have a stronger influence on our behavior than facts and information that we have about a particular issue.
Expert legal technical assistance is provided to our program professionals and the survivors they work with every day in the form of:
ICADV receives funds from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to develop and facilitate a comprehensive training initiative for Victim Advocates and Assistants in Indiana. The project’s mission is to develop and provide a comprehensive, accessible, diverse, and affordable training series that is available to all professionals who serve victims of crime in Indiana.
The Indiana Victim Training project offers a 40+ hour basic training academy for advocates in their role for 3 or less years. The academy features both virtual and in person learning for advocates.