Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs, Home of the Duluth Model

Training Schedule and Information

NEW! - Creating a Process of Change for Men Who Batter - Comprehensive Three-Day Training, Fathers Focus
September 15-17, 2010 Duluth, MN Hotel and logistical information Register now

NEW! - Leading Groups for Women Who Use Violence
October 14-15, 2010 Duluth, MN Hotel and logistical information Register now

In Our Best Interest - Working with Battered Women
November 15-16, 2010 Indianapolis, IN Hotel and logistical information Register now

Creating a Process of Change for Men Who Batter - Comprehensive Three-Day Training
November 17-19, 2010 Indianapolis, IN Hotel and logistical information Register now

Customized Trainings
Contact us for more information at 866-417-6111, option 1.

DULUTH TRAININGS

" A colleague and I attended one of your Duluth trainings and we can't say enough about all the great things surrounding the training—the training itself, the beautiful and comfortable hotel, the great breakfast at the hotel, the close walking proximity of the lodging to the training center, the boardwalk along the water, and the close proximity to the great food and restaurant establishments. The whole trip was exceptional. "

Comment from training participant

Duluth trainings are sponsored and hosted by Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs (DAIP) and led by DAIP's expert trainers. Please read below for information on logistics. If you have further questions, please contact Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs' National Training Project staff at 1-866-417-6111, option 1.

Trainings location
The Duluth trainings are held at our training facility at 202 East Superior Street, Duluth, Minnesota. The building is a short scenic walk from the hotel. Dress is casual. The training room can be cool so you may want to bring a sweater or light jacket.

Schedule
Registration begins at 8:30 AM the first day of each training. Training days are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The last day of each training begins at 8:30 AM and ends at 3:30 PM (11:00 AM for 2.5 day-trainings) to accommodate flight schedules. As training content builds on itself throughout the course of the training, it is recommended that you arrange your accommodations and travel to ensure your participation in the full training. Certificates of completion will not be provided to participants who do not complete the full training. We provide snacks, coffee, tea, etc. Lunch will be on your own at one of many nearby restaurants.

Hotel

Please make your own hotel reservation. We reserve a block of hotel rooms at the special rate of $79+tax at the Inn on Lake Superior. The hotel provides free shuttle service to and from the Duluth airport as well as between the hotel and the training site. It is also an easily-walkable seven blocks from the training site, either through town or along the scenic Lakewalk. The hotel serves a deluxe complimentary breakfast. To register online, see below. Or call 1-888-668-4352 and ask for a room in the DAIP block. If you are making a hotel registration within 30 days of a training and are told that the hotel is full, please call us at 866-417-6111, option 1 so we can assist you with other hotel options at the Inn's sister properties.

To register for your room online, click here and enter the correct Group ID and Password for the correct dates below:

Date Group ID Password

August 23-24 2974 37000516

August 26-27 3094 37000516

September 15-17 2975 37000516

October 14-15 3239 37000516

Travel

Depending on your travel plans and budget, you may wish to fly into the Duluth International Airport or the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is approximately 2.5 hours south of Duluth. For more information about shuttle service between Minneapolis and Duluth see www.skylineshuttle.com. For car rental from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, please see www.mspairport.com.

Things to do in Duluth

The city of Duluth is located on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior. With its access to countless outdoor activities and its vibrant downtown district, Duluth is a great place to visit and a popular tourist destination. See www.visitduluth.com for more information on things to do in the area. For a photo tour, see www.duluthchamber.com/visit/phototour.htm

CONFIRMATIONS, CANCELLATIONS AND FEES

Training fees

3-day trainings = $500

2.5-day trainings = $425

2-day trainings = $325

Confirmations

Please make your travel arrangements AFTER you have received your confirmation, which will be faxed or emailed to you approximately 2-3 days after we have received your registration and payment.

Cancellation policy

Refunds (minus a $75 service charge) will only be granted for cancellations received two weeks prior to the training.

Grantees

There are a limited number of free spaces per training for OVW Community-Defined Solutions grantees (formerly Arrest grantees). When registering for a training, please submit your grant number and we will notify you if there are no longer spaces available. Should all the spaces be filled, you are also able to use the grant monies to pay the registration fee.

INDIANAPOLIS TRAININGS

The Indianapolis trainings are conducted by our Indiana training staff of the Center for Nonviolence, Ft. Wayne, IN. You may contact the Center for Nonviolence at 1-888-627-8186 for inquiries related to the training content or Indianapolis logistics. For registration questions, please contact Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs' National Training Project staff at 1-866-417-6111, option 1.

Training location

The trainings will be held at Central Indiana Community Foundation, 615 N. Alabama, Suite 119, Indianapolis, IN, within the English Foundation Building. Transportation to the training site will be on your own, but carpooling will be coordinated on the first day of the training. The building has a free parking lot on the corner of Alabama and North streets, directly south of the building. Dress is casual.

Schedule

Registration begins at 8:00 AM on the first day of training. Training days will be from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM each day. As training content builds on itself throughout the course of the training, it is recommended that you arrange your accommodations and travel to ensure your participation in the full training. Certificates of completion will not be provided to participants who do not complete the full training. We provide snacks, coffee, tea, etc. Lunch will be on your own at nearby restaurants or may be ordered in.

Hotels
Please make your own hotel reservation. The Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel, 31 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis is offering a special rate of $109+tax for training participants. Parking is $23/day. Rooms at that rate are first come, first served and based on availability. To reserve a room, call 1-888-627-8168 and ask for the Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs special rate. The hotel is located downtown, approximately 8 blocks from the training site.

Air Travel
The Indianapolis International Airport is approximately 13 miles from the hotel and the training facility. For transportation options from the airport to downtown, please click here. IndyGo's Green Line Downtown and Airport Express route provides non-stop service from the airport to convenient locations near major downtown hotels. Cost is $7 per trip. Airport shuttles to downtown cost approximately $35 per trip.

Driving Directions to the Training Site

From the North

Take I-65 South to the Meridian/Pennsylvania Street exit
Turn south (right) on Meridian St. to North Street
Turn east (left) on North Street
Cross Pennsylvania and Delaware Streets
The English Foundation Building is at the next intersection at the corner of Alabama and North Streets

-Or-
Take I-69 South to I-465 South to I-70 West to I-65 North
Take the Meridian/Pennsylvania Street exit
Turn south (left) on Pennsylvania St. to North Street
Turn east (left) on North Street
Cross Pennsylvania and Delaware Streets
The English Foundation Building is at the next intersection at the corner of Alabama and North Streets

From the South

Take I-70 West to the McCarty Street exit
McCarty Street becomes Meridian Street
Continue North on Meridian Street past monument approximately 2 miles to North Street
Turn right (east) on North Street
Go two blocks to Alabama Street
The English Foundation Building is on northeast corner of North and Alabama Streets

-Or-
Take I-65 North to the Market Street exit
Go west (left) at the bottom of the ramp
Continue going west on Market Street until Delaware Street
Turn north (right) on Delaware
Continue on Delaware until you get to North Street
Turn east (right) on North Street
The English Foundation Building is at the next intersection at the corner of Alabama and North Streets

From the East

Take I-70 West to I-65 North to the Meridian/Pennsylvania Street exit
Turn south (left) on Pennsylvania St. to North Street
Turn east (left) on North Street
Cross Pennsylvania and Delaware Streets
The English Foundation Building is at the next intersection at the corner of Alabama and North Streets

From the West

Take I-70 East to the West St. exit
Go north (left) on West St to New York St
Turn east (right) on New York Street until Delaware St
Turn north (left) on Delaware until you get to North Street
Turn east (right) on North Street
The English Foundation Building is at the next intersection at the corner of Alabama and North Street

Things to do in Indianapolis

For more information on things to do in the Indianapolis area during your stay, please check out the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association and Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. websites.