…isabilities face higher rates of violence and abuse from intimate partners compared to people without a disability. In addition, people with disabilities may also face additional barriers and experience unique challenges while seeking support and working toward healing from abuse. This webinar will focus on the experiences of survivors with disabilities, including unique dynamics of abuse and barriers faced while seeking assistance. It will aim to…

…is training is designed to provide additional information for volunteers interested or who already represent survivors in Civil Temporary Protective Order hearings. In this training, you’ll learn the legal definitions of common types of strangulation, mechanisms of action, lethality risk, common signs and symptoms, how strangulation is prosecuted in Georgia, and tips for how to present strangulation in your case. REGISTER HERE 17043…

…Many Safe Families Office clients have a history of trauma or exposure to traumatic events—and the courthouse environment itself may present physical situations that can reactivate a trauma response. This webinar will focus on developing your understanding of trauma and its effects and your ability to use a trauma-informed lens when working with clients, with a particular focus on intimate partner abuse and the court system. REGISTER HERE 17043…

Participants will learn about several factors to consider when working with survivors with incarceration histories including barriers to re-entry, lack of trauma-informed services, and exploring the dichotomy of the victim/perpetrator of violence role. Presenters will address the prevalence and risk of additional trauma related to incarceration along with underscoring the intersectionality and influence of racism and sexism in influencing how a s…

…s training is designed to provide additional information for volunteers interested or who already represent survivors in Civil Temporary Protective Order hearings. In this training, you’ll learn the legal definitions of common types of strangulation, mechanisms of action, lethality risk, common signs and symptoms, how strangulation is prosecuted in Georgia, and tips for how to present strangulation in your case. REGISTER HERE 17043…

…Studies have shown that Black girls, women, and non-binary people are hyper-vulnerable to abuse. In order to best serve survivors of intimate partner abuse, we have to understand the societal, cultural and familial structures that impact survivors of color. This webinar provides a comprehensive review and intersectional analysis geared towards understanding how race and ethnic identities interplay in the dynamics of abuse. REGISTER HERE 17043…

…Research shows that LGBTQ+ people experience intimate partner abuse at a rate similar to heterosexual & cisgender people, but LGBTQ+ survivors often face additional barriers when working to attain safety and stability after abuse. This webinar will cover the basics of working with survivors who are LGBTQ+ and is aimed to help volunteers develop their ability to competently and sensitively represent LGBTQ+ survivors. REGISTER HERE 17043…