Community & School Presentations

Preventing domestic violence means everyone has to recognize the warning signs. Healthy communities are ones that do not tolerate abuse and speak out when they see it. To this end, we target five distinct groups in our efforts: Faith Organizations, Youth, General Community, First Responders, and Healthcare Providers.

The Shelter has specially trained advocates to provide school-based prevention and community education presentations on domestic violence and human trafficking. Please fill out the form below to schedule a presentation. Please note that presentations must be scheduled at least one week in advance. We look forward to meeting you and working with you! Call 239-775-3862 with any questions.

  • FAITH

    Temples, Churches, Synagogues

    The Shelter partners with houses of worship to provide literature, outreach and ways to respond to survivors of domestic violence and abuse. We provide training to end family and relationship violence.

  • YOUTH

    Schools, Daycares, After-School Programs

    The Shelter’s School-based Prevention Programs educate and empower children of all ages to understand healthy relationships and learn the facts about different types of abuse. The goal is to stop domestic violence before it even begins.

  • COMMUNITY

    Service Clubs, Businesses, Social Groups

    Our community presentations raise awareness and educate the public on The Shelter’s services and engage the community through training, events and volunteerism. Any way you help, you will be making our community safer.

  • FIRST RESPONDERS

    Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMTs

    First responders are uniquely positioned to recognize and respond to domestic violence and human trafficking. We provide training and tools to refer and gather evidence critical to the safety of survivors.

  • HEALTHCARE

    Hospital personnel, Doctors, Nursing Staff

    Healthcare professionals are an essential link in the coordinated efforts to end domestic violence and human trafficking. The Shelter provides professional training to equip healthcare providers with tools to help their patients access essential services.

SCHEDULE A SCHOOL PRESENTATION

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SCHEDULE A COMMUNITY PRESENTATION

Welcome to The Shelter’s On-line Professional Training Program. We offer continuing education for healthcare and mental health professionals, providing up-to-date courses that meet the standards of each discipline’s regulatory training. We also offer continuing education programs for salon professionals, domestic violence advocates and those in legal services, as well as individuals interested in exploring the dynamics of domestic violence.

Community Education & Training Overview

Vital to The Shelter achieving its mission is ensuring that the community is aware of the impact of domestic violence and human trafficking on our community and the life changing attributes of our programs. The Shelter seeks to create this awareness through its Community Education & Training Program. The program consists of in-house training provided to The Shelter’s staff, volunteers, and partners; external training and education geared toward individuals and groups in the community; public awareness events; and online training.

Staff, Partner, and Volunteer In-house Training

Quarterly Core Competency classes and monthly in-service trainings are provided at The Shelter for staff, volunteers, and partners.  These dynamic training classes utilize concepts of best practice and are instructed by Advocates and topic experts from the community. In the past, The Shelter has hosted in-house trainings such as: Diversity and Cultural Competency, Working with Law Enforcement, Teen Dating Violence, Non-violent Communication, Legal Services, Child Protection and much more. 

Community Education

Trainings are provided to the general public, as well as professional groups and individuals on domestic violence in order to achieve the following:

  • Represent The Shelter, its mission and vision in developing and expanding the Shelter’s reach
  • Build bridges necessary to ensure that every home is a safe home
  • Implement a comprehensive education program for those seeking to learn more about domestic violence
  • Create a seamless web of support for victims and survivors of domestic violence

Community education and professional trainings include topics such as: Domestic Violence 101, Human Trafficking, Shelter Programs and Services, Healthy Relationships, Screening and Intervention for Healthcare Workers, Violence in the Media, Domestic Violence in the Workplace, and Children and Domestic Violence.  Target audiences include churches, salons, hospitals and healthcare offices, daycares, civic groups, social groups, law enforcement, radio stations, and universities.  Additionally, The Shelter distributes public awareness materials at local health fairs, events for local partners, educational functions, and most major media events.