On-Site Training
The Youngest Survivors: Advocacy for Child & Youth Witnesses of Domestic Violence
Training
Event Details
Tuesday, April 12th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Wednesday, April 13th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Thursday, April 14th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
- This virtual training will be held in 3 Zoom sessions of two hours each over a three-day period.
- To receive a certificate of attendance, you must log in to the training session with the video/camera feature enabled.
- You will not be able to fully participate if you only tune in using the conference telephone line.
- GCADV can assist with audio/visual needs if necessary.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
PLEASE NOTE: Your confirmation email will be sent to the email address connected with your account on this training website, NOT to the email address you type into the registration form (unless they are the same).
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From 2017 through 2021, almost 50,000 children and youth accessed services from programs helping domestic violence victims in Georgia. These young survivors witnessed and experienced domestic violence in a variety of ways that impact their thoughts and feelings about themselves, relationships, and the world around them. Advocates that work directly with children, youth, and their caregivers are given the task to support, care, and educate, as well as facilitate activities, develop interventions, and create plans for safety. These advocates fulfill many responsibilities that are connected to children and youth feeling safer, more empowered, and less burdened by feelings of shame, blame, and guilt.
The Youngest Survivors: Advocacy for Child & Youth Witnesses of Domestic Violence training addresses the many aspects of service provision for child and youth advocacy in domestic violence program settings. In this 3-day online training, advocates will be provided with information, tools, knowledge, and strategies to use in direct practice with children, youth, and their caregivers, including:
- Strengthening advocate self-care practice
- Exploring the impact of witnessing domestic violence on child development
- Reviewing strategies to building relationships with non-offending caregivers
- Developing and creating a child-centered safety plan
- Highlighting awareness of cultural humility in your domestic violence setting
- Discussing ideas for facilitating activities, field trips, and outings
Key Audience: Child and youth advocates currently working in Georgia domestic violence shelters or community-based domestic violence service programs. This interactive training is provided by GCADV staff utilizing lecture, small group activities, role-plays, audiovisuals, and discussion. The training is an excellent opportunity for new advocates to gain understanding of domestic violence advocacy for children and youth, or for experienced advocates looking for a “refresher” on working with children and youth.
Registration: Free and open to child and youth advocates of GCADV member programs and CJCC-certified domestic violence shelters.
Continuing Education Units: This training has been approved by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for continuing education hours for state-certified domestic violence programs.
Deadline for registration is: April 8, 2022
If you have any questions, please contact Gabrielle Green, Director of the GCADV Child & Youth Project, at ggreen@gcadv.org
Event Date(s): 04/12/2022
Event Time(s): 10:00 AM
Credits: 6 Hours
Location
Virtual on Zoom