Domestic Violence Advocacy Training
This 30-hour training series complies with Department of Public Health (DPH) requirements for domestic violence advocates in Massachusetts. It is ideal for social service providers, health care professionals, law enforcement, faith leaders and all interested in working to end domestic violence.
Date and Time
Monday Oct 21, 2019 Monday Nov 4, 2019
All Sessions 9am – 4pm
Session 1 (Monday 10/21)
History & Context of Domestic Violence
What is Domestic Abuse and What are the Types
The Cycle of Abuse
Session 2 (Wednesday 10/23)
Understanding the Abuser
Barriers to Leaving
Working with Marginalized & Underserved Populations
Session 3 (Monday 10/28)
Trauma Informed Responses to Domestic Violence
Impact of Violence on Children
Counseling Skills & Safety Planning
Session 4 (Wednesday (10/30)
Risk Assessment
Police Response to Domestic Violence
Working with Survivors with Mental Health Issues
Working with Survivors with Substance Use Issues
Session 5 (Monday 11/4)
Legal Issues
Role Plays
Secondary Traumatic Stress & Self-Care
Location
Boston Technology Park North
110 Haverhill Road
Building C, Suite 220
Amesbury, MA 01913
Fees/Admission
Cost: $75 per session, or $300 for all five sessions
Link to register for any session here.
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Contact Information
Heather Wiles
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