You may register for one training or both. Please note that the Basic Sexual Violence Training does contain material from the Basic Domestic Violence Training session so it is recommended to take both but you don’t have to. Please dress comfortably as these are long trainings. We will break for lunch and attendees will be responsible for their own lunch.

You may register for one or both trainings at check out.

THIS TRAINING WILL BE HELD IN FARMVILLE, Moton Museum, 900 Griffin Blvd, Farmville, 23901

Basic Domestic Violence Advocacy Training

Participants will be able to identify and define domestic and intimate partner violence; learn the building blocks for a trauma informed response and broaden their understanding of risk assessment and safety planning. Participants will also learn about resources in VA for supporting survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence.

This training will be held on November 2 from 9:00 – 4:00 with a required Zoom follow up training on November 8 from 10:00 – 11:30 am. The zoom link will be sent to you after registration.

Basic Sexual Violence Advocacy Training

This training is designed for advocates in their first year of work in the field of Sexual Violence Advocacy. Participants will learn how to recognize sexual violence, it’s root causes and its impact on individuals and communities; they will learn about the Cultural Context that supports sexual violence and an advocate’s role in changing that culture. Participants will also learn about the building blocks for a healing centered approach to sexual violence and be able to identify resources in VA for an effective response.

This training will be held on November 3 from 9:00 – 4:00 with a required Zoom follow up training on November 9 from 10:00 – 11:30 am. The zoom link will be sent to you after registration