Best Practices When Serving African-American/Black Survivors of Intimate Partner ViolenceThis two day IN PERSON training is designed to expand the knowledge of experienced and new advocates who provide domestic violence services to survivors from the African-American/Black community. 1st day 9:00am-4:00pm Through this interactive, think outside the box training, participants will explore the topics below and strengthen their creative advocacy lens. Utilizing lecture, small group activities, audiovisuals, and exciting discussion, this workshop will provide participants with a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore the unique intricacies of working with survivors from marginalized and underserved communities. Topics addressed will include: This training is an excellent opportunity for experienced and new advocates to gain a thorough understanding of the dynamics of serving this community. It will also provide a new perspective on delivering program services. This project is supported by Subgrant No. C50-8-001 administered by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime or the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. 05/13/2025 09:00 AM - 05/14/2025 04:00 PM |
Safety Planning Essentials Series Session 4: Survivors Who StayThere a many reasons survivors may be forced to or choose to stay or return to an abusive partner. Safety planning with a survivor who is currently living with an abusive partner is a critical skill for domestic violence advocates. Advocates often focus safety planning efforts when survivors are actively leaving or have left the abusive partner and miss the practical ways safety planning could help mitigate future harm for survivors who stay. This virtual training is the fourth in our 2025 Safety Planning Essentials Series where we will learn, discuss, and practice our safety planning skills around five potentially challenging survivor situations. Done in a "lunch and learn" style with a 60 minute presentation, no camera or microphone required, followed by an optional 30 minutes at the end for group discussion, scenarios, and role plays. Register for the upcoming sessions, every 4th Wednesday through June, 2025: · Session 5: Survivors With Pets 05/28/2025 12:00 PM |
Domestic Violence: What Every Front-line Advocate Should KnowThis 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. 06/09/2025 09:00 AM - 06/16/2025 11:59 AM |
Safety Planning Essentials Series Session 5: Survivors With PetsUp to 48% of survivors say they delay leaving a dangerous situation due to not being able to ensure their pets would be safe as well. Including pets in our safety planning increases the likelyhood that a survivor will be able to leave. As advocates, are we aware of the needs and resources availalble for survivors with diffrent types of pets? GCADV is excited to welcome and learn from the experts at Ahimsa House, a GA nonprofit dedicated to helping human and animals experiencing domestic violence reach safety together, as our guest trainer for this important session. This virtual training is the final in our 2025 Safety Planning Essentials Series where we will learn, discuss, and practice our safety planning skills around five potentially challenging survivor situations. Done in a "lunch and learn" style with a 60 minute presentation, no camera or microphone required, followed by an optional 30 minutes at the end for group discussion, scenarios, and role plays.
06/25/2025 12:00 PM |
Domestic Violence: What Every Front-line Advocate Should KnowThis 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. 09/16/2025 09:00 AM - 09/18/2025 05:00 PM |
Domestic Violence: What Every Front-line Advocate Should KnowThis 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. 12/02/2025 09:00 AM - 12/04/2025 05:00 PM |