Description

Course Description:

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and its role in protecting survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking in federally assisted housing programs. Designed for housing professionals, the course equips participants with the knowledge and practical tools needed to implement VAWA requirements accurately, consistently, and with survivor-centered sensitivity. Duration: 3 hours

Instructor:

Adam Ensalaco, Senior Trainer and Consultant, Nan McKay and Associates, Inc.

Audience

Housing professionals, including property managers, occupancy specialists, public housing supervisors, and housing authority staff.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the purpose of VAWA
• Apply VAWA definitions appropriately
• Determine eligibility for VAWA protections
• Identify required certifications and documentation
• Apply confidentiality requirements when handling VAWA-related information
• Describe public housing and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program obligations under VAWA
• Identify PHA family break-up policies under VAWA
• Describe termination of the victim for actual and imminent threat to other tenants
• Apply VAWA recordkeeping and reporting requirements
• Recognize the role of victim service providers and the value of community partnerships
• Identify fair housing and nondiscrimination obligations
  
  

Course Test: To earn CEUs, you must complete all the required coursework and earn 70% or higher on the final assessment. You may retake the assessment until you earn a passing score.

Technology and Equipment Required: To complete this course, you will need an active email address, a computer, smartphone, or tablet with a stable internet connection to access the course parts and resources.

Contact Us: If you have any technical difficulties during the course or have any other questions about the course test, please feel free to contact us via e-mail (onlinetraining@haigroup.com) or call our team at 1-800-873-0242 ext. 651. Our standard hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm EST. To expedite your support questions, please select and submit our contact us form: Contact Us

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More Information

• IACET Continuing Education Credit Hours: 0.3