Domestic Violence Trainings

Domestic Violence 101 is our signature training. Attendees typically include domestic violence advocates, nonprofit organizations, community organizations/groups, and service providers. 

Domestic Violence 101 provides an overview of the dynamics and prevalence of domestic violence and provides attendees with effective advocacy skills & tools.

Topics covered during the training include:

• History & Culture of Domestic Violence
• Dynamics of Abuse
• Empowerment Advocacy
• Statistics
• Why Victims Stay
• Signs of Abuse
• Safety Planning For Friends and Family
• Resources

This training provides the faith community with tools to assist victims by providing spiritual and emotional support, as well as resources, to help deal with the devastating effects of domestic violence. Ideal for churches and organizations wanting to bring an awareness about the issues of domestic violence to their staff or leadership groups.

• Domestic Violence 101: An Overview
• Impact of Domestic Violence
• Why and How Faith Communities Should Respond
• Speaking to a Victim
• The Offender in Your Congregation
• Discuss the ways that faith functions as both a roadblock and a resource in ending domestic violence
• Examine specific biblical texts that have been used as roadblocks and resources

Training includes:

• Certificate of Completion
• Half day of intensive training (3-4 hours)
• Training materials/handbook

Approximately 1 in 10 high school students has been purposefully hit, slapped or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend. The ultimate goal is to stop dating violence before it starts. Strategies that promote healthy relationships are vital. During the preteen and teen years, young people are learning skills they need to form positive relationships with others. This is an ideal time to promote healthy relationships and prevent patterns of dating violence that can last into adulthood.   

This training is designed to share the scope and impact of Dating Violence on youth and a practical model designed to teach adults who serve youth specific strategies and techniques to combat teen dating violence.   

The Training:

• Defining Healthy Relationships
• What is Dating Violence?
• Types of Dating Abuse
• Warning Signs
• Consequences of Dating Violence
• The Power of Intervention 
• The Power of Prevention
• And more...