This training explores the root causes of domestic violence; beliefs about healthy relationships; risk factors and risk assessment; safety planning; legal advocacy; advocacy for parents on behalf of children; domestic violence laws in Virginia; confidentiality and safe recordkeeping; creating a multicultural environment; systems advocacy.
Location: Richmond
Time: 9am-4pm
Cost: $45 (includes lunch and all participant materials). Discounts available for Action Alliance members.
Action Alliance Basic Advocacy and Continuing Advocacy Trainings are designed for advocates working with people who have experienced/are experiencing sexual and/or domestic violence and are conducted by members of the Action Alliance Training Institute Faculty and Staff. While these series are designed for staff and volunteers of Sexual and Domestic Violence Agencies (SDVA), the content will be helpful to allied professionals including healthcare providers, therapists/counselors, homeless services, faith communities, social workers, victim/witness assistance staff, and more.
Offered by the Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance. Visit www.vsdvalliance.org or call 804.337.0335 for more information.
Register here at Action Alliance website.
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