Please see below for training topics and descriptions. Registration and dates will be released when available.
To request a training in your community or program, please complete the online Training Request Form.
This is a five-day, 40-hour comprehensive sexual violence advocacy training. This core training examines the dynamics and sociocultural context of sexual violence, healthy sexuality, and the facets of sexual assault response statewide. Participants will learn the foundations of sexual assault advocacy, including tone, rapport building, and crisis intervention, as well as professional ethics, privileged communication, and the traumatic impact of sexual assault. This training also covers advanced advocacy strategies rooted in the neurobiology of trauma and considering the complex needs and intersectional identities of survivors of sexual violence, including but not limited to LGBTQ+ survivors, immigrant survivors, and survivors with disabilities. March 18- March 22, 2019 – Phoenix, AZ May 20 – May 24, 2019 – Phoenix, AZ August 12 – August 16 – Phoenix, AZ
This is a five-day, 40-hour interactive, basic Domestic Violence training. This training will include topics such as: teen dating violence, safety planning, the effects of domestic violence on children, legal issues, dynamics of power and oppression, advocacy, empowerment, crisis intervention and self-care. This training is designed for professionals working with people and communities impacted by domestic violence including staff and advocates of domestic violence shelters, social workers, health care providers, faith based leaders, sexual assault nurse examiners, child welfare providers, law enforcement, attorneys, officers of the court, offender treatment providers and others who interact with survivors, people who abuse or children exposed to domestic violence. February 25 – March 1, 2019 – Tucson, AZ April 22 – April 26, 2019 – Phoenix, AZ
IN-PERSON TRAININGS
Sexual and Domestic Violence Collaborative Department Trainings & Workshops:
This 1-day workshop is a collaboration with Ability 360 and the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence. We will discuss disability history and culture, practical language, and etiquette skills that will help professionals provide better interaction and promote client empowerment and independence. This training will examine the dynamics of sexual and domestic violence, specifically as it relates to survivors with disabilities and how victim service providers can develop culturally responsive services. Attendees will learn how to better serve survivors in this community in order to increase safety and improve their advocacy experience.
This four-hour workshop will provide best practices for working with male survivors of sexual and domestic violence. We will discuss the dynamics of male victimization and the impact of stereotypes and masculinity expectations on male survivors. This training will examine the traumatic effects of sexual assault, unique barriers to reporting for men, and recommendations to facilitate a male-centered healing process.
This four-hour workshop will provide current best practices for serving LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence. It will explore different identities within the community, institutional barriers that prevent LGBTQ+ survivors from reporting and seeking services, and how to develop culturally responsive, affirming services within victim service programs. This workshop is appropriate for advocates, law enforcement, healthcare providers, and others working with LGBTQ+ sexual and domestic violence survivors.
This 4-hour training will provide an overview of teen sexual and domestic violence. We will examine the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence involving teens, as well as explore safety issues, and how to advocate for teen victim/survivors. We will explore teen dating and healthy relationships. We will focus on best practices for intervention, advocacy, and education response. Participants will gain tools for working with teen domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in ways that convey belief, build trust, and mitigate trauma.
This four-hour workshop will examine the various opportunities and challenges of serving immigrant, refugee, or asylum-seeking survivors of sexual and domestic violence. It will explore the diversity in immigrant experiences and resultant barriers to accessing services along with best practices in working with immigrant survivors. It will also analyze the differences in trauma effects, legal and immigration relief options, recent immigration law changes, and service provider obligations. This workshop is intended for advocates, law enforcement, immigration attorneys, and others working with immigrant or refugee communities.
Sexual Violence Response Department Trainings & Workshops:
This three-hour training will examine the sociocultural context of sexual violence and victim blame. We will explore the links between objectification and sexualization of violence in the media, and how this contributes to rape myth acceptance, victim blame, and sexual assault. Participants will gain an understanding of the negative effects of blame on sexual assault survivors, and develop strategies to interrupt victim blame and promote positive cultural change surrounding sexual violence.
This three-hour training will provide an overview of sexual assault perpetration, including characteristics and types of people who cause sexual harm, risk factors for perpetration and recidivism, and current trends related to prevention, intervention, and treatment with people who have committed sexual violence.
Domestic Violence Response Department Trainings & Workshops:
In this training, we will discuss what it means to safety plan with our clients. We will discuss what safety should look like and why it’s critical for victim/survivors, through the use of traditional and technology planning. Also, we will discuss what technology is used by perpetrators and how our clients can stay safe while not giving up their technology.
Reproductive coercion is an emerging concept which has myriad implications for those who work with survivors of abuse and survivors themselves. This training will define reproductive coercion, look at reproductive justice, and discuss the various tactics perpetrators use to control their partner’s reproductive health and autonomy. Also, we will outline ways that service providers can effectively screen for, and respond to, signs of reproductive coercion.
This training will provide attendees a deeper look into trauma responses in young children and how service providers can support children who have been victimized or have witnessed domestic or sexual violence. It will include discussion and research on attachment, risk and protective factors, resilience, and neurobiological effects of trauma on developing minds. This training will also explore best practices when working with young children and parents to support children’s healing and ensure program readiness.
During this 3-hour training, we will shift focus from victim to domestic violence perpetrators. This training will provide an overview of domestic violence perpetration, including characteristics and types of people who cause harm, risk factors for perpetration, current trends related to prevention, intervention, and treatment.
WEBINARS
Sexual Violence Response Department Webinars:
Domestic Violence Response Department Webinars:
Many questions surround the topic of taxes, especially regarding undocumented workers. Join us for this webinar where we will discuss the myths around taxes and undocumented workers, how an undocumented person can file income taxes, and how an undocumented survivor of violence may benefit from filing income taxes.
This five-part webinar series will feature the Allstate Foundation’s Moving Ahead Through Financial Management train-the-trainer curriculum, a comprehensive package of tools and information designed to empower survivors to understand and manage their finances. Register for the webinar series here. Attendees can register once for the whole series and are encouraged to attend each week’s webinar as the material builds on the previous week’s. Mondays below from 9am-10:30am:
Advocates will strengthen their financial capabilities to better assist survivors in moving from short-term safety to long-term security and financial independence. Only participants who complete all five webinars will receive a certificate of completion for the series.
For more information: ruby@acesdv.org.
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April 1
The monthly webinar series for 2019 will cover a wide range of topics that will inform advocates about the various legal concerns that often are present when working with survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Join us as we invite experts from around the state to discuss the diverse challenges and barriers survivors often face. Also to help advocates better understand the legal system. Topics have ranged from sexual harassment laws to advanced look into orders of protection. For more information contact Nora Espino at Nora@acesdv.org April 19th Sexual Violence: Criminal Law and the Court Process May 17th Serving Victims’ of Sexual Violence in Later Life June 21st Youth and Teen Victimization July 19th Divorce and Legal Decision Making (custody) August 16th Serving Victims’ of Sexual Violence in Later Life September 20th Technology Safety and Legal Nuances
