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Event Details

This training addresses various aspects of service provision for child and youth advocacy in domestic violence settings. In this one-day training, advocates will be provided with information, tools, knowledge and strategies to use in direct practice with children, youth and caregivers. Topics include:

  • Strengthening advocate self-care practice
  • Exploring the impact of witnessing domestic violence on child development
  • Reviewing strategies to building relationships with non-offending caregivers
  • Developing and creating child-centered safety plans
  • Highlighting awareness of cultural humility
  • Discussing ideas for faciliating activities and outings
  • Assessing access to community resources

This training is designed to help support advocates of children and youth currently working in Georgia domestic violence shelters or community-based domestic violence service programs. 

This training is pending approval by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council administering office for the STOP Formula Grant Program. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the trainers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council or the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

Event Date(s): 09/27/2019

Event Time(s): 09:00 AM

Credits: 6 Hours

Location

Henry County Tax Commissioner's Office
140 Henry Parkway
McDonough, GA 30253

Hotel Stipend

GCADV has a 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 round trip) to attend the training.

 

Apply Early: You are encouraged to apply early, as stipends will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis to the staff members that meet the above travel distance requirements.

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 reservations on behalf of attendees who have been awarded the stipend.  Please do not contact the hotel directly to make a reservation - you will be provided with confirmation of your hotel reservation prior to the training.

 

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 mgoodloe@gcadv.org and include the following information:

  • 1.    Your organization name
  • 2.    Names of individuals attending/staying overnight
  • 3.    Number of hotel nights requested
  • 4.    Number of hotel rooms requested
  • 5.    Estimated round trip mileage to attend the training

If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Goodloe at 404-209-0280, ext. 27 or mgoodloe@gcadv.org

Registration Information

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To apply for a hotel stipend, please check this box AND email Michelle Goodloe 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.

GCADV is pleased to provide accessibility accommodations, including American Sign Language interpreters, assistive listening devices, alternative formats of printed materials, and captioning upon request from persons who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or are living with disabilities. Some accommodations require advance notice to ensure adequate time to prepare. If you need accessibility accommodations, please submit your request below at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the event. For more information please contact us.