Upcoming Trainings

Advanced Advocacy Training Series

GCADV is pleased to announce our 2023 Advanced Advocacy Training Series*. This training series will apply a trauma-informed, survivor-centered lens to some of the more challenging aspects of advocacy. Sessions will be held the 3rd Thursday of each month and will include a 1-hour presentation** followed by an optional 30 minutes for practice, discussion, scenarios, and role plays***. Registration will remain open throughout the series. Advocates may choose which sessions to attend – attendance of all sessions is not required to participate.

Schedule of Session Topics:

• March 16: Goal setting with survivors

• April 20: Outward-facing advocacy vs. survivor emotional support

• May 18: Supporting survivors as parents

• June 15: Addressing substance abuse and addiction

• July 20: Navigating mental health

• August 17: Time limits, terminations, and evictions

• September 21: Mandated reporting 

*Attendees only need to register once for the series; credits will be applied to the attendee certificate as individual sessions are completed. Each session is a stand-alone session and attendance is optional. 

**The first hour presentation portion of the session will be recorded and made available to those who have registered for the series.

***The last 30 minutes of each session is optional and will be highly interactive. Attendance of this part of the session will require access to both camera and microphone.

06/15/2023 10:00 AM - 09/21/2023 11:30 AM

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Domestic Violence: What Every Front-line Advocate Should Know

 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.  

08/15/2023 09:00 AM - 08/17/2023 05:00 PM

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Domestic Violence: What Every Front-line Advocate Should Know

 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.  

12/04/2023 09:00 AM - 12/11/2023 11:59 AM

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