Date & Time
About This Event
Join us for our summer session of Community Advocate Training!
Wednesday 8/19: 6- 9 pm at Steps' shelter (address will be provided upon registration)
Saturday 8/22: 10 am- 4 pm at Fletcher Free Library, Burlington
Sunday 8/23: 12- 6 pm at Fletcher Free Library, Burlington
Please note that this training also requires 5 hours of self guided pre-work to be completed before 8/19, for a total of 20 hours.
This introductory training will provide foundational knowledge about intimate partner violence, anti-violence work, and Steps to End Domestic Violence’s programs and services. It will give you practical tools and build skills to support those experiencing intimate partner violence in your community. During CAT, we will explore different elements of power and control-based violence and will offer discussion and education on the intersections of domestic violence and other systems of oppression. CAT also fulfills the 20-hour training requirement for Vermont’s Victim and Crisis Worker Privilege.
Community Advocate Training is for those who are planning on interning, volunteering, or working with Steps. Community members who are interested in learning more about how to support survivors are also welcome to attend. No prior experience necessary.
This training will include:
- Domestic Violence 101 presentation
- The empowerment model and how to use it when working with survivors
- Presentations and discussions from Steps staff on our programs and services
- Readings, videos, and conversation on intersectionality, systems of oppression, and the cultural context of domestic violence
- An introduction to violence prevention
- Self-care and boundaries for advocates workshop
- Introduction to trauma and trauma informed practices
We recommend a $50 donation to cover the costs of the training. Alternatively, you can choose our pay-it-forward option of $100 to help folks who would like to attend but cannot cover the fee. You can also register at no cost. If you have any questions please contact Steph at stephs@stepsvt.org.
About This Event
Join us for our summer session of Community Advocate Training!
Wednesday 8/19: 6- 9 pm at Steps' shelter (address will be provided upon registration)
Saturday 8/22: 10 am- 4 pm at Fletcher Free Library, Burlington
Sunday 8/23: 12- 6 pm at Fletcher Free Library, Burlington
Please note that this training also requires 5 hours of self guided pre-work to be completed before 8/19, for a total of 20 hours.
This introductory training will provide foundational knowledge about intimate partner violence, anti-violence work, and Steps to End Domestic Violence’s programs and services. It will give you practical tools and build skills to support those experiencing intimate partner violence in your community. During CAT, we will explore different elements of power and control-based violence and will offer discussion and education on the intersections of domestic violence and other systems of oppression. CAT also fulfills the 20-hour training requirement for Vermont’s Victim and Crisis Worker Privilege.
Community Advocate Training is for those who are planning on interning, volunteering, or working with Steps. Community members who are interested in learning more about how to support survivors are also welcome to attend. No prior experience necessary.
This training will include:
- Domestic Violence 101 presentation
- The empowerment model and how to use it when working with survivors
- Presentations and discussions from Steps staff on our programs and services
- Readings, videos, and conversation on intersectionality, systems of oppression, and the cultural context of domestic violence
- An introduction to violence prevention
- Self-care and boundaries for advocates workshop
- Introduction to trauma and trauma informed practices
We recommend a $50 donation to cover the costs of the training. Alternatively, you can choose our pay-it-forward option of $100 to help folks who would like to attend but cannot cover the fee. You can also register at no cost. If you have any questions please contact Steph at stephs@stepsvt.org.