Statewide Trainings

Bi-annual Advocacy Training

I am delighted to invite you to our bi-annual Advocacy Training here at AWARE. The dates and times are below. We hope that you will set these times aside and plan to join us. I believe you will benefit in surprising ways from our training.

The training is in two parts. Part 1 is for those interested in learning more about domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and our services at AWARE, as well as information about the agencies that partner with AWARE in Juneau. Often we don’t recognize when or how to support those who need it the most. And what are the causes and the relief we can find from the systemic damage done to our community members? In Part 1, participants learn the history of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse and the foundations of personal and societal changes that heal this chronic damage.

Part 2 is for those who have taken Part 1 and who fulfill an interview at AWARE as a pre-requisite. Often people from other sister agencies or potential AWARE staff members, as well as those in professions or volunteer positions that require a deeper, working knowledge of the services offered around domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse situations. Part 2 we practice writing protective orders and safety plans. We learn about advocacy in crisis intervention.

These trainings are eye opening, intense, informative and empowering. It's a great way to be with one another in the depth of AWARE’s mission of non-violent, anti-judgemental empowerment of women and support of children. Each presenter in the training reveals the valuable experiences she has accumulated in her related field and the vast and rare wisdom that comes with it.

I hope that you can take the time for your own empowerment and the empowerment of our friends, family and community members to immerse yourself in this valuable training. There is a $25 fee to cover the cost of the manual and other materials for the training.

Please register by Sept. 5. Contact Kathryn at AWARE, 586-6623 or kathrynt@awareak.org.

Thank you for considering bringing your talents and spirit to this powerful training of support, prevention and upliftment.

Kathryn

Part 1 (open to the Public)

Thursday September 11 th 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Saturday September 13 9:00 am – 4 pm

Sunday September 14 th 9:00 am – 3 pm

Monday September 15 th 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Thursday September 18th 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Saturday September 20 th 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

Part 2 (by interview, for staff, volunteers of AWARE and interested public)

Saturday September 27 9 am – 4 pm

Sunday September 28 9 am – 4 pm

Monday September 29 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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