Check out GCADV’s events highlighted in purple and the events that Georgia Domestic Violence programs are hosting in blue in the calendar below. More information about each event can be found by hovering over or clicking on the event titles.
To access full details and to register visit https://training.gcadv.org/
Training// Children Exposed to Domestic Violence: Best Practices for Clinical Therapists
Holiday Inn Macon North 3953 River Place Drive, Macon, GA, United StatesChildren who witness violence in their homes are seeing, hearing and experiencing domestic violence in a variety of ways that impact the way they understand themselves, their families and the environment around them. Children exposed to domestic violence in Georgia are in need of clinical support, services and care from clinical therapists that can help […]
Renew You!
Kennesaw State University Room 300 3333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw, GA, United StatesJoin to receive education & resources, as a survivor, family or advocate, who has experienced domestic violence. Legal Process Education Self Defense Demonstration Complimentary Clothing Closet Counseling
Author and Artist Domestic Violence Panel Event: You are the Resource
Decatur Library Auditorium 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA, United StatesAuthor panel and performance with moderator Lynn Hesse. Book signings and light bites to follow. Donations and book sales to benefit GCADV. Reserve your seat here: https://tinyurl.com/youaretheresource Join us for a informative conversation at the Decatur Library Auditorium. Line up for the evening’s conversation will include: Lynn Hesse | Moderator, Author Wende Ballew | Executive Director […]
Training// Webinar: Safety Planning for Everyone: Basic Tips to Safety Planning with Survivors for the Non-Advocate
Leaving an abusive relationship is often the most dangerous time for a victim of domestic violence, and often victims will go to multiple people in their support network for help before ever seeking out assistance from a trained domestic violence advocate. While safety planning with a trained advocate is an essential part of the advocacy […]
Training// Domestic Violence: What Every Front-line Advocate Should Know
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta - Northlake 4156 Lavista Rd, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThis three day training is designed to provide new advocates and domestic violence program staff the basic principles of working with victims of domestic violence. A variety of topics are addressed including: Dynamics of domestic violence Barriers faced by victims Cultural competency Lethality indicators Safety planning Crisis intervention and crisis line work Advocacy foundations such […]