Event Details

This in person 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. 

 Please be sure you can meet this time commitment before registering for this training. To receive a certificate of complettion, you must attend all 3 days of training in person.  

Date & Time

Event Date(s): 12/02/2025 - 12/04/2025

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

Credits: 20 Hours

Contact Person

Jennifer Lyon - Director of Training and Capacity Building jlyon@gcadv.org

Location

GCADV Office - 2295 Parklake Drive #130, Atlanta GA 30345

Speaker Information

Jennifer Lyon, GCADV Director of Training and Capacity Building

Intended Audience

The training is an excellent opportunity for new advocates to gain a thorough understanding of domestic violence advocacy.

Registration Cancellation Policy

Please contact Jennifer Lyon jlyon@gcadv.org or Karla Russell krussell@gcadv.org, if you cannot attend after your registration has been approved, so that someone on the waiting list can access the training.

Hotel Stipend

Hotel Stipend: GCADV has a very limited number of double room ( two to a room) 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 staff members that meet the above travel distance requirements. You are encouraged to apply early since stipends are limited.

 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 hotel reservations for stipend awardees and notify you of your confirmation number and reservation details. If you wish to reserve rooms in addition to your stipend, please contact GCADV for hotel information. 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 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.