Training Highlights:

• Thought-provoking discussions on societal responses to violence against women, the meaning of cultural competence and considerations for working with underserved communities;
• Opportunities to enhance collaboration between child welfare professionals and domestic violence and sexual assault program advocates;
• Demonstrations on how to work with a batterer, including interviewing techniques, questions to ask and case plan expectations;
• Training on the new Domestic Violence Desk Reference Manual for child welfare professionals;
• Skill-building activities, including working a child welfare case where domestic violence has been identified; and
• Information on how to support the safety of a survivor who has experienced sexual violence or stalking in the context of domestic violence.

Presenters:

• Melinda Kline
  Domestic Violence Child Welfare Specialist
  Kansas Dept. of SRS
  Children and Family Services
• Kathy Ray
  Child Welfare Projects Team Leader
  KCSDV
• Serena Wecker
  Child Welfare Collaboration Coordinator
  KCSDV

Questions:

SRS Staff and Provider Staff:
Melinda Kline
melinda.kline@srs.ks.gov

KCSDV Member Program Advocates:
Kathy Ray
785-232-9784 ext. 313
kray@kcsdv.org



Training Brochure

Training Schedule:

9:00 am – 4:00 pm each day
Lunch is on your own.

Dates/Locations: (Please choose one)

• July 28-29, 2009
  Garden City SRS Service Center
  1710 Palace Drive, Garden City
• August 18-19, 2009
  Wichita SRS Regional office
  230 E. William, Wichita
• September 15-16, 2009
  Overland Park SRS Service Center
  8915 Lenexa Drive, Overland Park
• September 29-30, 2009
  Topeka SRS Service Center
  500 SW Van Buren, Topeka
• October 6-7, 2009
  Parsons SRS Service Center
  300 N. 17th Street, Parsons
• October 28-29
  El Dorado SRS Service Center
  410 N. Haverhill, El Dorado

To Register:

SRS Staff – Register through the Student Center (Pathlore) at:
www.srskansas.org/CFS/cfptraining/register.htm

Child Welfare Case Management Provider Staff – Register by e-mailing: CFSTraining@srs.ks.gov.
Please include the following information in your email:

• Class name, location and date
• Name (first, middle initial, last)
• Agency street address, including zip code
• Phone number
• Supervisor’s name, e-mail and phone
• Any accommodations needed

KCSDV member program advocates – Complete the registration form below and submit. You will receive an email confirmation of your registration.

Safe and Together:
Advanced Strategies for Working with Families Experiencing Sexual and Domestic Violence

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Attendance:

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July 28-29 - Garden City
August 18-19 - Wichita
September 15-16 - Overland Park
September 29-30 - Topeka
October 6-7 - Parsons
October 28-29 - El Dorado

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