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Event Details

 This training is designed to provide new advocates and domestic violence program staff the basic principles of working with victims of domestic violence.  A variety of topics are addressed including:

• Dynamics of domestic violence

• Barriers faced by victims

• Cultural humility

• Lethality indicators

• Safety planning

• Crisis intervention and crisis line work

• Advocacy foundations such as empowerment, ethics and confidentiality

This interactive training is provided by GCADV staff utilizing lecture, small group activities, role-plays, audiovisuals, and exciting discussion. The training is an excellent opportunity for new advocates to gain a thorough understanding of domestic violence advocacy or for experienced advocates looking for a “refresher” on core knowledge and skills.  

Event Date(s): 09/16/2025

Event Time(s): 09:00 AM

Credits: 20 Hours

Location

Red Bud Blossom Family Justice Center
277 Fairground Street SE
Marietta, GA 30060

Hotel Stipend

GCADV has a very limited number of hotel stipends available to offset overnight lodging costs to attend this training. The stipend recipient(s) must be a full-time or part-time staff member of a GCADV member organization or state-certified family violence shelter and travel more than 120 miles one-way (240 roundtrip) to attend the training. 

Apply Early: Stipends will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis to the approved registrants that meet the above travel distance requirements. You are encouraged to apply early since stipends are extremely limited.

Hotel stipends are awarded on the condition that the registered person(s) attends the entire training. If stipend recipients do not attend the entire training, GCADV may invoice your program for the hotel costs.

To apply for a hotel stipend, please email krussell@gcadv.org and include the following information:

1. Your organization name 

2. Estimated round trip mileage to attend the training 

3. Names of individuals attending/staying overnight 

4. Number of hotel nights requested 

5. Number of hotel rooms requested 

6. If you require an accessible room or any other special accommodations.

Registration Information

To apply for a hotel stipend, please check this box AND email Jennifer Lyon - Director of Training and Capacity Building jlyon@gcadv.org and include the following information:

  1. Your organization name
  2. Estimated round trip mileage to attend the training
  3. Names of individuals attending/staying overnight
  4. Number of hotel nights requested
  5. Number of hotel rooms requested
  6. If you require an accessible room or any other special accommodations.

GCADV is pleased to provide accessibility accommodations, including American Sign Language interpreters, assistive listening devices, alternative formats of printed materials, and captioning upon request from persons who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or are living with disabilities. Some accommodations require advance notice to ensure adequate time to prepare. If you need accessibility accommodations, please submit your request below at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the event. For more information please contact us.

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