Domestic Violence Advocacy Training

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Name: Domestic Violence Advocacy Training
Date: October 21, 2019 - November 4, 2019
Domestic Violence Advocacy Training Flyer
Event Description:
Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center’s comprehensive training series will help you develop the knowledge and skills to appropriately assist victims and survivors of domestic violence.

This 30-hour training series complies with Department of Public Health (DPH) requirements for domestic violence advocates in Massachusetts. It is ideal for social service providers, health care professionals, law enforcement, faith leaders and all interested in working to end domestic violence.
Location:
Boston Technology Park North
110 Haverhill Road
Building C, Suite 220
Amesbury, MA 01913
Date/Time Information:
All Sessions 9am – 4pm

Session 1 (Monday 10/21)
History & Context of Domestic Violence
What is Domestic Abuse and What are the Types
The Cycle of Abuse

Session 2 (Wednesday 10/23)
Understanding the Abuser
Barriers to Leaving
Working with Marginalized & Underserved Populations

Session 3 (Monday 10/28)
Trauma Informed Responses to Domestic Violence
Impact of Violence on Children
Counseling Skills & Safety Planning

Session 4 (Wednesday (10/30)
Risk Assessment
Police Response to Domestic Violence
Working with Survivors with Mental Health Issues
Working with Survivors with Substance Use Issues

Session 5 (Monday 11/4)
Legal Issues
Role Plays
Secondary Traumatic Stress & Self-Care
Contact Information:
Heather Wiles
Fees/Admission:
Cost: $75 per session, or $300 for all five sessions
Link to register for any session here.
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