Core Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Advocacy Course

Audience: KCSDV member program advocates and staff

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 must be completed before attending Part 3. Part 2 is optional.

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. Modules are available at: https://www.kcsdv.org/advocate-area/core-sexual-and-domestic-violence-advocacy-course/

Online Modules will be made available to approved registrants and must be completed prior to the in-person training. You are encouraged to begin the online modules as soon as possible to allow sufficient time to complete Part 1 prior to attending the in-person training.

Part 2: OPTIONAL Live Virtual Core Advocacy Training Introduction and FAQ

Tuesday, November 7, 2023 
12:00-1:00 p.m.

Select HERE to register for Part 2. Attendance is optional.

Follow the registration link for the Zoom meeting. The Join Zoom link and the password will be provided to approved registrants. 

Part 3: In-Person Training

Dates & Times: 

Day 1: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Day 2: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Day 3: Thursday, November 16, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Day 4: Friday, November 17, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location:

Kansas Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence (KCSDV)
The Joyce Grover Training Center
634 SW Harrison
Topeka, KS 66603

Presenters:

This course will be taught by various KCSDV faculty and staff.

Registration:

Fee: no cost

Registration Deadline: Friday, November 3, 2023

How to Register:

To register, Create an account and login, then select the number of people you want to register and click “Register Now.” Register early. Space is limited! If you need assistance registering, contact trainingteam@kcsdv.org.

Lodging:

KCSDV did not reserve a room block at a particular hotel for the Fall Core Advocacy Course. Member programs who will be sending advocates to participate in the Core Advocacy Course and are in need of overnight accommodations are welcome to book their rooms at any hotel in Topeka. For your convenience, below is a list of four Topeka hotels that provide a discounted government rate for non-profit organizations:

Accessibility:

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 trainingteam@kcsdv.org or call 785-232-9784. Request should be made at least 14 business days prior to the training.

Questions:

Training Team
Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence
trainingteam@kcsdv.org
785-232-9784

Sponsored by:

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

This includes (1) Online Modules, (2) Live Virtual Training Advocacy Course Introduction, and (3) In-Person Training Sessions.