Domestic Violence (DV) Workshops
This 20-hour training symposium will give you a comprehensive understanding of the foundations and dynamics of domestic violence. Classes include The Effects of DV on Women, DV and Special Populations, The Effects of DV on Children, Perpetrator Treatment, De-escalation and Conflict Resolution Skills, Trauma and Vicarious Trauma, and the Legal Systems Response to DV. The classes are spread out over five days, typically in one calendar month. Please visit the link above for the upcoming training agenda.

Fee for the general public: $25 (covers all five classes).

Homelessness Training
This 3-hour workshop will explore the myths and realities of homelessness; give you local, regional and national stats on homelessness; and discuss ways in which you can help make a difference in reducing homelessness in your community. Please see the link above for the 2009 Volunteer Training Schedule including dates and times of the next Homelessness Training.

Fee for the general public: $15

At-Risk Youth Training
This 6-hour training is divided into two 3-hour classes. The first class focuses on Child Abuse and Neglect, and the second class explores Runaway and Throwaway Youth. The classes are interactive, and look at foundations and dynamics of At-Risk Youth, statistics, and ways in which we can reduce the incidents of child abuse and neglect, and runaway youth. Please see the link above for the 2009 Volunteer Training Schedule including dates and times of the next At-Risk Youth Training.

Fee for the general public: $15