Rule 105-3-.11. Requirements of Commission-Approved Training

Rule 105-3-.11. Requirements of Commission-Approved Training

1. (1) Approval of Training. The Commission shall approve all training used to fulfill FVIP facilitators' training requirements for initial certification and recertification.

2. (2) Training Application Process. To be considered for approval to offer FVIP training, the following items shall be submitted to the Commission using the process designated in the Commission-created application. Applications must be received more than forty-five (45) calendar days before the first scheduled training.

   1. (a) A completed and signed training proposal application form with all requested attachments;
   2. (b) A detailed training agenda including a description of the training, learning objectives, the training's duration and number of parts/sessions, and training structure format (i.e., lecture, case study, interactive learning elements);
   3. (c) A statement of the qualifications, biography, or curriculum vitae of the potential trainers and two (2) references or recorded samples that attest to the trainer's ability and experience;
   4. (d) A training evaluation to be distributed to the training participants that meets the requirements outlined in the training application. Results must be made available to the Commission upon request;
3. (3) Application Fees. An application fee outlined in the application must be submitted with the application for approval. If no fee is being charged to training attendees, the applicant may request a fee waiver.
4. (4) Observation Agreement. All approved trainers must agree to allow Commission staff, its agents, and/or victim liaisons to observe and monitor the training at no cost.
5. (5) Approval. The Commission will approve training at its discretion, based on the training content and approval criteria detailed in the training application. Approval shall last for one (1) year from the date of written confirmation of approval from Commission, or the date of the purchase order for the training, whichever is later. Dates for approved training must be provided to the Commission no less than ninety (90) calendar days of the training.
6. (6) Advertisement Disclaimer. Training s approved by the Commission shall prominently display the following statement on their promotional material: "This training was approved by the Georgia Commission on Family Violence for __ training hours for FVIP Facilitators and/or Providers. The views, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this training are those of the trainer(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Georgia Commission on Family Violence or the Department of Community Supervision."
7. (7) Documentation. A record of verified attendance must be sent to the Commission within thirty (30) calendar days following completion of the training event.
8. (8) Withdrawal of Approval. The Commission may withdraw training approval at any time at its discretion.
9. (9) Trainer Continuing Education Hours. No more than six (6) hours of the trainer's development and/or delivery of new Commission-approved training will count towards annual Facilitator continuing education.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 19-13-13(a) & (b), 19-13-14(a) & (e), 19-13-17.

History. Original Rule entitled "Requirements of Commission-Approved Training" adopted. F. Dec. 3, 2018; eff. Dec. 23, 2018.

Amended: F. Feb. 23, 2026; eff. Mar. 15, 2026.