Register for this event

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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.  

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Date & Time

Event Date(s): 09/22/2026 - 09/24/2026

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

Credits: 20 Hours

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Location

Fairfield Inn & Suites
1755 Browns Bridge Road
Gainsville, GA 30501

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Speaker Information

This interactive training is provided by GCADV staff utilizing lecture, small group activities, role-plays, audiovisuals, and exciting discussion. Jennifer Lyon, Director of Training and Capacity Building (jlyon@gcadv.org)

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Intended Audience

New Frontline advocates and leadership working in state certified domestic violence shelters and other community-based agencies serving survivors of domestic violence.

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Registration Cancellation Policy

If you cannot attend once your registration has been approved, please contact Karla Russell krussell@gcadv.org or Jennifer Lyon jlyon@gcadv.org to allow someone on the waitlist to take the spot.

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Hotel Stipend

GCADV has an extremely 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 roundtrip) to attend the training. 

Apply Early: Stipends will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis to the approved registrants that meet the above travel distance requirements. You are encouraged to apply early since stipends are extremely limited.

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.