ACTV-3 Certification Process

Becoming a Facilitator

Group facilitators deliver the ACTV curriculum within community corrections and agency settings, working directly with court-mandated domestic violence offenders to promote therapeutic change and reduce violent behaviors.

Pathway to becoming a certified ACTV-3 facilitator:

  • Complete ACTV facilitator training Parts 1 & 2

  • Facilitate one full ACTV group (24 sessions) with weekly coaching

  • Complete quarterly follow-up coaching during either your second or third group facilitation cycle (24 lessons), with ongoing coaching and consultation

  • Attend at least two facilitator quarterly refresher sessions with the ACTV team

  • Receive annual curriculum updates and continuing education opportunities

Becoming a Coach

ACTV coaches train professionals who are interested in becoming ACTV facilitators and provide ongoing support through supervision and consultation. Through our train-the-trainer model, a representative from your agency can become an ACTV coach, enabling your organization to train and support additional ACTV facilitators internally.

Pathway to becoming a certified ACTV-3 coach:

  • Facilitate a minimum of three ACTV groups

  • Complete all ACTV Facilitator certification requirements

  • Shadow and assist with an ACTV facilitator training

  • Observe and learn alongside an ACTV Master Coach for a minimum of 24 sessions

  • Stay connected with the ACTV team for ongoing consultation, resources, and continuing education

  • Participation may occur virtually or in person when available

Train-the-Trainer Model

To maintain sustainability and affordability, individuals who are trained and become certified in ACTV-3 can provide training to other facilitators.

ACTV-3 Certified Facilitators

ACTV-3 Training Program

The ACTV-3 Training Program equips organizations with the tools and skills needed to effectively implement the ACTV curriculum within their agency. This comprehensive training combines interactive instruction with ongoing learning opportunities to support application in community-based settings. Trainings can be tailored to meet your organization’s needs and are available either in person or virtually, making participation accessible regardless of location and agency size.

  • Achieving Change Through Value-Based Behavior (ACTV) is an effective, evidence-based curriculum for court-mandated individuals following a domestic violence conviction. ACTV increases the intrinsic motivation to change, and reduces recidivism across the board.

  • Part I introduces the therapeutic model that ACTV is based on - Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT). Participants will learn how to apply ACT skills with their clients.

    Part II offers training on how to implement the ACTV curriculum.

  • Trainees will earn professional training hours for completing Part I. Completing Part I of the ACTV training does not obligate your agency to implement ACTV.

    Completing Parts I and II is required to become a certified ACTV facilitator. If you are interested in becoming a certified ACTV facilitator/implementing ACTV at your agency, please contact us directly.

  • ACTV training requires a total of 22 hours prior to implementing the program in your organization. Our team can accommodate your agency’s needs, providing training over the course of days or weeks, and offered virtually or in-person.

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