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The 2012 Training Institute Catalog is now available. To propose a new workshop, please download the form.
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July | August | September | October | November | December
JANUARY
January Workshop: Friday, January 27th, 2012 10 AM - 3 PM
Title: Reproductive Health and Domestic Violence: The Issue of Pregnancy in Intimate Partner Violence
Trainer: Kendell Nash, Kentucky Health Justice Network
Description: This workshop will provide an overview of how reproductive health plays a role in addressing the needs and circumstances of domestic violence victims/ survivors, with a special focus on pregnancy in the context of a relationship with a violent intimate partner. (Materials and CEUs are included in registration)
Registration: $40.00
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FEBRUARY
Friday, February 24th, 2012 9 AM - Noon
Title: Strategies for Addressing Domestic Violence
Trainer: LeTonia Jones, MSW and Meg Savage, JD
Description: This workshop will provide participants with knowledge about the nature and extent of domestic violence. Content will include: the effects of domestic violence on adults and children who witness, lethality and risk assessments, resources and referrals, reporting requirements, legal options for protection and strategies for safety planning, screening for domestic violence and model protocols for addressing domestic violence.
*This workshop meets the legislative mandate (KRS 194A.540) that will satisfy the three (3) hour training course requirement as directed in subsection (3) and outlined in subsection (2) of the mandate.
(Materials and CEUs are included in registration) Registration: $40.00
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MARCH
March Workshop: Friday, March 23rd, 2012 9 AM - 3 PM
Title: The Visibility of Violence and Abuse in an Online World
Trainer: KDVA Staff
Description: This workshop will identify and discuss some of the common forms of violence and abuse that currently occur online, from sexting to cyberbullying to cyberstalking. Participants will discuss how violence can occur online, how to identify violence online, and options for prevention and safety.
(Materials and CEUs are included in registration)
Registration: $40.00
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APRIL
April Workshop: April 20th, 2012 (April 13, 2012)
Title: DV and Faith Workshop
Trainer: Carrie Hunter
Description: Faith has been a tool to control and oppress. It has also been a source of healing and hope for survivors of domestic violence. This workshop is designed to look critically at the role of faith in the lives of survivors and help advocates learn how to engage churches.
Registration: $40.00
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MAY
May 17th- 18th, 2012 (May 11th, 2012) 10 AM-5 PM each day
Title: SOAR Training – SSI/ SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery: Assisting People Applying for SSI/SSDI Disability Benefits
Trainer: Andrea Miller
Description: This workshop is an an in-depth, step-by-step explanation of the SSI/SSDI application and disability determination process and provides strategies for working with homeless persons with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders – only a fraction of this population receives the benefits to which they are entitled. Participants will received practical application tools, release-of-information samples, sample reports, letters, assessment forms, SSA forms with explanations.
Registration: $75.00
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JUNE
June 22nd, 2012 (June 15th, 2012)
Title: Introduction to Hate Crimes
Trainers: Eddie Farrey
Description: Hate crimes are committed against a person because of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender or disability. This workshop will focus on hate crime victims who are selected because of their gender or disability. Participants will be provided information about the definition of hate crimes, the types of offenders, and how a community can respond to a hate crime.
Registration: $40.00
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JULY
July 27th, 2012 (July 20th, 2012) 9 AM- 4 PM
Title: The Landscape of Substance Abuse in Kentucky
Trainers: Van Ingram, Office of Drug Control Policy, Dr. Carmella Yates, & Tonya Jernigan, Chrysallis House
Description: This workshop will provide participants with knowledge about the nature and extent of drug issues in Kentucky. Presenters will discuss the impact of HB 463, the recovery process, the use of prescription and synthetic drugs, trends in substances and their use as well as opportunities for collaboration. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss region-specific challenges.
Registration: $40.00
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AUGUST
August 24th, 2011 (August 17th, 2011) 10 AM-3 PM
Title: Gay Affirmative Practice: Strategies for Increasing Cultural Competence with GLBTIQ Clients
Trainer: Carrie Hunter, StartNow Counseling
Description: Are you finding yourself working with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersexual and questioning clients? How comfortable are you when working with this underserved population. Are you aware of what your code of ethics has to say about this? Attendees will explore these questions and leave with ideas and plans for better serving their GLBTIQ clients.
Registration: $40.00
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SEPTEMBER
September 6th - 7st, 2012 (September 1st, 2012) 10 AM- 5 PM each day
Title: Building Economic Advocacy Strategies
Trainer: Vickie Johnson, Andrea Miller, Beth Workman
Description: This workshop will prepare advocates to provide economic and financial education to women who have experienced intimated partner violence. This two-day training opportunity emphasizes safety considerations for battered women who are struggling with financial/economic issues and gives facilitators practical, empowering financial education and advocacy tools.
Registration: $75.00
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OCTOBER
October 26th, 2012 (October 19th, 2012) 9 AM-12 Noon
Title: Strategies for Addressing Domestic Violence Trainers: Lisa Gabbard and Meg Savage, JD
Description: This workshop will provide participants with knowledge about the nature and extent of domestic violence. Content will include: the effects of domestic violence on adults and children who witness, lethality and risk assessments, resources and referrals, reporting requirements, legal options for protection and strategies for safety planning, screening for domestic violence and model protocols for addressing domestic violence.
*This workshop meets the legislative mandate (KRS 194A.540) that will satisfy the three (3) hour training course requirement as directed in subsection (3) and outlined in subsection (2) of the mandate.
Registration: $40.00
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