DV 101: Understanding the Issue and Supporting Families

Description

Through a strengths-based lens, you will learn about the prevalent issue of domestic violence and how to approach the topic in your work with families. Specifically, this engaging training will provide a framework for understanding the complex topic of domestic violence and how violence impacts the child, family, and community. Recognizing that we work in a diverse community, this training will also address cultural consideration for working with domestic violence issues and what resources are available to victims, survivors, and abusers.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Better understand the complex issue of Domestic Violence and how it impacts the child, family, and community
• Identify potential warning signs of domestic abuse
• Understand the obstacles people face when trying to leave an abusive relationship
• Practice techniques to approach the topic of domestic violence with families
• Learn about the impact of violence on children

Who should Participate?

This training is applicable to everyone.

Presenter

Andrea P. Diaz A. - As the Training and Prevention Manager, Andrea advocates and supports youth through education. She loves being in the community and working towards creating safer spaces for youth to navigate by offering outreach, information, and collaboration. Andrea is passionate about working with women and youth and learning how to best build support for and around them.

FAQs

Is there a fee for this training?

Yes, $20/member and $30/non-member. We really want to promote professional development for family support providers. If you or your organization is unable to pay the registration fee, please contact Ricardo Eugenio, SFFSN Coordinator, at ricardo@sffsn.org.

Where is this training?

Virtually on zoom. Zoom information will be sent before the meeting.

How can I contact the organizer if I have any questions?

For questions, please contact Ricardo Eugenio at (415) 694-5864 or ricardo@sffsn.org.