Training Institute

Community Education

CFJ offers prevention education and training on topics related to the prevention and intervention of domestic violence, sexual violence and child abuse. Many of the trainings we provide are in collaboration with our community partners.

Training offerings will be updated regularly on this page.

If you have a request for prevention education or training, please contact Amanda Posila, Director of Education & Community Engagement, at aposila@centerforfamilyjustice.org or 203-334-6154.

Training and Workshops

Certification Training

CFJ offers a 40+ hour state mandated training to become a certified domestic and sexual violence advocate/counselor. For participants interested in volunteer opportunities at CFJ, this training is the first step in working directly with survivors. This training is also open to community providers who would like a comprehensive training in the field of domestic violence, sexual violence and child abuse. Upon completion, community providers will receive a certificate of completion.

Typically, this training is offered three times a year in September, June, and January. Our next training is scheduled for June 2022.

Please contact Amanda Posila at the email listed on this page to learn more.


Upcoming Date(s) and Time(s)

  • Online Certification Training
    January 9, 2024 - January 27, 2024
    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Event Details


Upcoming Date(s) and Time(s)

  • Online Certification Training
    January 9, 2024 - January 27, 2024
    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Course Description – Online Training This state mandated certification training is the first step for anyone interested in working directly with victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and child abuse in Connecticut. Out-of-state and international participants can also register for this training for professional development and a certificate of completion will be awarded (more…)

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Please call us today at 203-334-6154
Or 24/7 on a hotline:

Domestic violence: 203-384-9559
Sexual assault: 203-333-2233
Vedas (Spanish): 888-568-8332

Serving victims and raising awareness about domestic and sexual violence in Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford and Trumbull in Fairfield County