Event Details

 

 This 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
2nd 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:
• Shifting: The effects of historical trauma and IPV
• Barriers faced by survivors due to historical trauma
• Cultural Competency vs. Cultural Humility
• A collective evaluation of our advocacy
• Historical trauma and help seeking behaviors
• Creativity and the connection to Trauma Informed care (TIC) services

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.

Date & Time

Event Date(s): 05/13/2025 - 05/14/2025

Event Time(s): 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Credits: 8 Hours

Contact Person

Leo Williams

Location

GCADV Office
2295 Parklake Drive NE
Suite #130
Atlanta, GA 30345