Three Days of Fun Filled Training Experiences in Richmond!

The Action Alliance Domestic Violence Training For Trainers is happening
in April. It won't come again for at least 2 years, so register now.

The attachment has training and registration information.

If you have any questions, please contact our Training Coordinator,
Kathy Pierce at 434.979.9002 or training@....

Kathy Pierce
Training Institute Coordinator
VSDVAA
434.979.9002 (phone)
434.979.9003 (fax)
www.vsdvalliance.org

Domestic Violence Training For Trainers
April 15th-17th, 2009
Action Alliance Training Center
Richmond, VA

Training Description
This 3-day training is designed to build the skills of those who deliver
training on the issues of domestic violence as part of their jobs. The training
teaches participants to train on the key elements to an effective community
response to domestic violence and introduces a variety of training techniques.
In the course of this training, we will cover
• Public speaking tips
• Creative training techniques
• Working with difficult audiences
• Increasing learning retention
• How adults learn
• Assessing the audience
• Audiovisual equipment: how to use it
• Key elements of an effective response to domestic violence: 1) identifying
domestic violence, 2) risk assessment, 3) safety planning, 4) laws, and 5)
resources.

Please note: this training addresses not only how to train, but also many of the
issues associated with domestic violence. It is our intention that participants
feel supported while striving to become more effective trainers about the many
difficult issues concerning domestic violence.

Who should attend

Intended Audience: Victim advocates and other professionals who conduct
trainings on domestic violence in their communities. This training is limited to
25 participants. All participants must commit to attend the training in its
entirety. Hotel accommodation information in the Richmond area will be provided
upon registration.

Registration information

$150 for members; $200 for non-members (If you would like to become a member of
VSDVAA, you may do so through our website at www.vsdvalliance.org or by
e-mailing members@...).

If you need help registering, or have any questions, please contact Kathy Pierce
at 434.979.9002 or training@....

You will be responsible for making your own hotel accommodations and some meals
will be on your own. After you register, we will provide you with information on
local hotels and which meals you will be responsible for.