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This session introduces the foundational steps domestic violence programs can take before a disaster occurs. Participants will explore organizational risk, emergency policies, communication, supplies, facilities, financial readiness, partnerships, and staff preparedness, with an emphasis on building flexible systems that support survivor safety and service continuity.
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to:
  • Identify key organizational and community risks that may affect disaster response.
  • Describe core elements of disaster-ready policies, communication systems, staffing plans, and emergency resources.
  • Apply survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and confidentiality-focused principles to preparedness planning.
  • Identify tools and appendices within Ready to Respond that can support agency planning and training.

Date & Time

Event Date(s): 09/11/2026 - 09/11/2026

Event Time(s): 10:00 AM

Credits: 2 Hours

Contact Person

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

Location

Zoom

Speaker Information

Jennifer Thomas, LMSW Jenny Aszman, LMSW

Intended Audience

This series is designed for Georgia domestic violence program staff involved in organizational preparedness, operations, survivor services, or emergency decision-making. Programs are encouraged to identify a small disaster response team and, when possible, have those staff attend all three webinars. Teams may include leadership, shelter or program operations, survivor services, finance, communications, facilities, or other staff who may play a role during a disaster. Attending as a team can help programs begin clarifying responsibilities, identifying gaps, and strengthening their disaster response plans and systems.