IPCSA Roll Call July 29, 2025    2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Substance Use and Domestic Violence – A Closer Look for Probation Officers
This specialized training will explore the intersection of substance use and domestic violence, with a focus on how these issues impact the individuals under community supervision. Learn to identify key risk factors, understand the unique challenges faced by survivors, and apply trauma-informed strategies to support rehabilitation and safety planning.

Presenter: Heather Byrd, ICDVP, CRSS

Adult Domestic Violence Counselor and Certified Recovery Support Specialist at Freedom House in Princeton, IL

Heather began her journey with Freedom House in 2021, serving as an advocate for survivors of domestic violence. In 2022, she earned her certification as an Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional and transitioned into a Counseling role. Heather is also a Certified Recovery Support Specialist, dedicated to supporting individuals facing challenges related to both substance use and mental health. Her experience includes facilitating community-based recovery support groups, working directly with incarcerated individuals in the local county jail, and advancing harm reduction initiatives. In addition to her professional work, Heather serves on the Board of Directors for The Perfectly Flawed Foundation, a local organization focused on harm reduction. She brings a deep personal perspective to her work as a person with lived experience in substance use dependence and mental health recovery.

IPCSA Policy Regarding Virtual, COPE Approved Trainings

To receive training credit for virtual, COPE approved IPCSA sponsored trainings, each participant’s display name must contain their first name, last name and county of employment. 

In those rare occasions where individual display names are not possible due to lack of equipment or department resources, multiple participants may use a single computer; however, a supervisor/CMO/Director must email association1969@ipcsa.org at least 48 hours PRIOR to the start of the training to provide a list of those individuals who will be on camera.   The list shall contain the following information for each participant:

• First and last name
• Email address
• County of Employment

On the day of the training, ALL participants *must* be visible on camera, have access to the microphone, and actively participate in the training.

Topic: IPCSA Roll Call
Time: Jul 29, 2025 02:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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