On-Site Training
Supporting Survivor Safety During the Holidays
Training
Holidays bring unique challenges, heightened risks, and increased stress for survivors of domestic violence. Navigating physical and emotional safety related to family gatherings, financial pressures, custody exchanges, and more make holiday-specific safety planning an essential skill for advocates and other support professionals working with survivors of domestic violence.
By the end of the training participants will:
- Identify comon holiday-related risks and stressors experienced by survivors
- Recognize how abusive partners may use the holidays as a tool for coercive control
- Develop holiday-specific safety plans
- Explore other programmatic ways to support survivors during the holidays
Date & Time
Event Date(s): 10/19/2026 - 10/19/2026
Event Time(s): 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Credits: 1.5 Hours
Contact Person
Jennifer Lyon - Director of Training and Capacity Building jlyon@gcadv.orgLocation
VIRTUAL VIA Zoom
Speaker Information
Jennifer Lyon, M.S. M.Div. GCADV Director of Training and Capacity Building
Intended Audience
Advocates and staff of Georgia's domestic violence programs and shelters as well as any other professional who interacts with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.