Domestic Violence: Understanding The Victim/Survivor

Join your colleagues at this energizing workshop, which is approved for 5.5 Social Work Credits .
 
(Space is limited and pre-registration is required.  
Registration includes a light breakfast and lunch)
 
Come and get a deeper understanding of the victim’s experience and behavior. Using a psycho-educational approach, participants are provided more time to thoroughly discuss response and counseling strategies. 
Additional  theories of domestic violence are explored (e.g. : Mental Illness, Loss of Control, Learned Helplessness, etc.).  Plus, participants will look at the Violence Against Women’s Act (Vawa) and the importance of Cultural Competence when working with victim/survivors.
 
(This session is part of the  Intimate Partner Violence Advocate (Ipva) Certification Program - a five-part series that is endorsed by New Jersey Division on Women (DOW) Up to 22 CEU's can be earned by attaining this certification)
 
After attending this workshop, participants will be able to: *
•    Identify the types of abuse and state at least two theories related to domestic violence •    Define the emotional and behavioral impact abuse has on a victim •    Understand the meaning of empowerment to a victim •    List important information every victim needs •    Formulate a safety plan •    Identify resources for support
  
(* Important:  Domestic Violence 101 is a pre-requisite for this class.  All five classes are required for the Ipva Certificate.)
 
Who should attend?
School administrators, faculty, staff, day-care staff, childcare workers, social workers, nurses and anyone working in family services.
 
About Your Presenters:
This workshop is presented by Allison Bressler, Ma and Gloria Sgrizzi, Co-Founders of A Partnership for Change (Apfc), a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Please visit www.APartnershipforChange.org for more information about their work.
 
Program Agenda:
Registration & Breakfast Networking:   9:30 am -10:00 am
Workshop, Morning Session:               10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Lunch Break: