Core Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Advocacy Course – Virtual

Audience: KCSDV Member Program Advocates & Staff only

Sponsored by:

Training Description:

This course is intended to be an introductory course for community-based domestic violence and sexual assault advocates who are new to the field. Advocates who have not attended a Domestic Violence Advocacy Course and/or Sexual Assault Advocacy Course within the past 5 years are encouraged to attend.

This training consists of three parts. Part 1 and Part 2 must be completed before attending Part 3.

Part 1: Online Modules

• Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Modules: Each module consists of an online training (about one-hour each), additional readings, and post-test. Available at: https://www.kcsdv.org/advocate-area/core-sexual-and-domestic-violence-advocacy-course/

Online Modules must be completed prior to Live Virtual Training.

Part 2: Live Virtual Core Advocacy Training Introduction

Review Technology set up and Virtual Advocacy Course FAQ
Monday, April 19, 2021 ● 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Required to attend one only. Zoom meeting and password will be made available to approved registrants. 

Part 3: Live Virtual Training

Date & Time: 
Day 1: Tuesday, April 20, 2020
10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lunch 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Day 2: Tuesday, April 27, 2021
10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lunch 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Day 3: Tuesday, May 4, 2021
10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lunch 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Day 4: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lunch 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Presenter:
Shelly Newman
KCSDV Statewide Training Project Coordinator and Trainer

Registration Deadline:
April 13, 2021

Register early. Space is limited!

How to Register:

To register, Create an account and login, then select the number of people you want to register and click “Register Now.”

We welcome people of all abilities. For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please select your needs on the online registration form or contact Shelly Newman. Requests should be made at least 14 business days prior to the event.

Questions:
Shelly Newman, trainingteam@kcsdv.org

The Zoom meeting link information will be provided to all registrants prior to the event.

Virtual Training Technical Requirements

Webcam: While we are unable to meet in-person, use of a webcam is required for the most effective interactive experience.

• Zoom Platform: We recommend that you have the most current version of the Zoom client on your computer. If you already have Zoom loaded, please be sure you have updated to the newest version that was released recently, which is 5.2.0 If you don’t have Zoom on your device, you can download the “Zoom Client for Meetings” from this page (for your computer or mobile device).
• Chrome: The Connect site works best with the Google Chrome browser. You can use another web browser, but some features may not work as well. You can download the Chrome Browser from this page.

This grant project is supported by the State General Fund for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault as administered by the Kansas Governor’s Grants Program. The opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication, program, or exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of the Kansas Governor.

Total Training Hours: 40.0 – This includes (1) Online Modules, (2) Live Virtual Training Advocacy Course Introduction, and (3) Live Virtual Training Sessions.