Event Details

Registration is currently closed for this event.

This training addresses various aspects of service provision for child and youth advocacy in domestic violence settings. In this one-day training, advocates will be provided with information, tools, knowledge, and strategies to use in direct pratice with children, youth and caregivers. Topics include:

  • 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 child-centered safety plans
  • Highlighting awareness of cultural humility
  • Discussing ideas for faciliating activities and outings
  • Assessing access to community resources

This training is designed to help support advocates of children and youth currently working in Georgia domestic violence shelters or community-based domestic violence service programs. 

This training is pending approval by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council administering office for the STOP Formula Grant Program. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the trainers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council or the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

Date & Time

Event Date(s): 09/27/2019 - 09/27/2019

Event Time(s): 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Credits: 6 Hours

Contact Person

Michelle Goodloe

Location

Henry County Tax Commissioner's Office
140 Henry Parkway
McDonough, GA 30253

Speaker Information

Michelle Goodloe, LMSW is the Child & Youth Project Manager with the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence. In her role, she develops, coordinates and facilitates training opportunities, technical assistance and resources for direct service providers working with children and youth exposed to domestic violence.

Intended Audience

This training was designed for child and youth advocates currently working within a Georgia domestic violence program or community-based domestic violence service programs.

Registration Cancellation Policy

Registration is free and open to child and youth advocates of GCADV member programs and CJCC-certified domestic violence programs.

Hotel Stipend

GCADV has a 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 round trip) to attend the training.

 

Apply Early: You are encouraged to apply early, as stipends will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis to the staff members that meet the above travel distance requirements.

Approval Notification: Stipend approval confirmations will be emailed to recipients shortly after they are received and will specify the number of hotel rooms and nights approved.

Reservations: GCADV will make reservations on behalf of attendees who have been awarded the stipend.  Please do not contact the hotel directly to make a reservation - you will be provided with confirmation of your hotel reservation prior to the training.

 

Note: 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 mgoodloe@gcadv.org and include the following information:

  • 1.    Your organization name
  • 2.    Names of individuals attending/staying overnight
  • 3.    Number of hotel nights requested
  • 4.    Number of hotel rooms requested
  • 5.    Estimated round trip mileage to attend the training

If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Goodloe at 404-209-0280, ext. 27 or mgoodloe@gcadv.org