This web-based training is being offered in place of the previously scheduled in-person module. The training is one of 5 modules comprising the Coalition’s Fundamentals of Advocacy Training Institute and counts toward the 40 hours of foundational training required of all direct-service staff employed within Nebraska’s network of sexual and domestic violence victim service programs.

THIS TRAINING IS ONLY OPEN TO STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS FROM NETWORK PROGRAMS AND TRIBAL PROGRAMS.

LOCATION:
The link to the Zoom meeting will be provided upon registration.

REGISTRATION FEE:
There is no cost to attend this training.

REGISTRATION OPENS: April 6, 2020
REGISTRATION CLOSES: April 24, 2020

TRAINING SUMMARY & OBJECTIVES:
This module will focus on working with children/youth and families who have been impacted by domestic violence. We will explore an advocates’ role in working with children and youth as secondary victims; discuss how trauma presents in children and youth; and explore ways to support and empower parents and strengthen parent-child relationships.

At the end of this training, participants should be able to:
1. Describe what the experience of domestic violence might encompass for children, youth, and non-abusive parents, and how those experiences vary.
2. Discuss the potential traumatic effects of domestic violence on children, parent/survivors, and on their relationships with each other.
3. Identify risk and resiliency factors that could impact how children and youth respond to and heal from traumatic events.
4. Describe what may be observed as trauma-related responses in children and youth and how responses by vary based on developmental level.
5. Identify, describe, and model trauma-informed and resiliency-based advocacy interventions for supporting non-abusive parents.

PREREQUISITES:
Participants must have viewed the pre-recorded webinar Basics of Trauma-Informed Care prior to attending this module. This 60-minute webinar can be viewed at https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/6103620341881905416.

PRE-WORK:
Participants will be required to complete approximately one hour of pre-work prior to attending this module. Pre-work will be sent out at least one week prior to the training.