Family Violence Intervention Workshop

Unfortunately, family violence is an issue that is far too common. This 2-day workshop teaches concrete strategies for responding to abusive situations to those working in the helping professions.

 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will:

• Identify different types of abuse, risk factors for violent relationships, and clues and warning signs
• Describe the Cycle of Abuse and how it relates to your clients
• Demonstrate the steps involved in the violence risk assessment
• Identify community resources and effective strategies around action planning

 

Pre-requisites

None required. It is helpful if the participant has some background or basic understanding of communication skills.

 

Teaching Methods

Lecture, discussion, and role-play

 

Instructor:

All instrucors have a degree related to the helping field, experience in adult education and training, and are Certified Crisis Workers and Certified Information and Referral Specialists.

 

Where: The Baker Centre

             400 - 10025 106 Street, Edmonton (how to find us)

             

Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm both days (subject to change - please call to confirm)

 

Price

• $100.00 per person
• (sorry, no refunds after 1 week prior to the workshop)

 

Group Registration Cancellation Policy:

If you are registering 2-5 individuals, 2 weeks' notice must be given in order to obtain a refund.

 

Choose from the following dates:

Wednesday/Thursday, May 7 & 8, 2008 - CANCELLED

Tuesday/Wednesday, July 22 & 23, 2008

Wednesday/Thursday, September 10 & 11, 2008

Monday/Tuesday, November 17 & 18, 2008

Register online
or by calling 482-0198

 

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Workshops can be tailored to meet the needs of your organization. For more information, contact the Support Network’s Education and Training Program at 482-0198.

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Funding for Family Violence Intervention Training development provided by Edmonton Community Adult Learning Association (ECALA)

 

Page last updated May 5, 2008