40 Hour Core Advocacy Training
February 7 - 9, 2023
Core Advocacy Training - Three day (24 hr) Zoom Meeting in combination with
16.25 hrs of OVC-TTac Training
**NOTE: You must attend all 3 sessions to attain Certificate of Completion**
Click here to begin the required OVC TTAC 16.25 hours
About This Event
The Core Advocacy is a supplemental training for fundamental skills and knowledge training for advocates of domestic violence victims/survivors in New Mexico, supported by the Children Youth and Families Department. It is designed for new advocates but open to all.
The goals of the training are to leave participants with an understanding of:
The history of the domestic violence movement and theories of violence in intimate relationships, including the disproportionate amount of violence met on women by men;
The dynamics of domestic violence and tactics of abuse;
Trauma in the lives of victims and their children, and how it impacts behavior and functioning;
Secondary trauma and its effects in the lives of advocates;
The legal context of domestic abuse, including state and federal statutes, protection orders, civil and criminal justice systems, and jurisdiction on tribal lands;
An introduction to different cultural groups in New Mexico and the varying degrees of danger face by each;
Challenges and resources for immigrant victims of abuse;
The links between substance abuse and domestic violence;
Specific challenges faced by members of the LGBTQ community;
Child abuse and mandatory reporting;
The role and ethical guidelines of advocacy;
The importance of community partners and a coordinated response;
and Skills in:
Listening and connecting with clients;
Using a trauma lens to view difficult behaviors;
Crisis response, danger assessment, and safety planning in a variety of contexts;
Welcoming all people, including people with disabilities, deaf and hard of hearing clients, and clients with limited English proficiency,
Maintaining confidentiality and interacting with law enforcement;
De-escalating conflict;
Practicing cultural competency;
Valuing and practicing self-care.
Core Advocacy Training Schedule:
Tuesday Feb 7th, 2023
Day 1:
8:00 am- 12:00 pm Ida Aguirre, NMCADV
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Shana Aldahl, NMCADV
Wednesday Feb 8th, 2023
Day 2:
8:30 am – 9:00 am NMCADV & Staff Introductions
5 min break
9:05 am -10:05 am - Enlace Comunitario
5 min break
10:10 am-11:10 am - CSVANW
5 minute break
11:15 am staff 12:15 am - The Arc NM
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch
1:15 pm- 2:15 pm - TGRCNM
5 min break
2:20 pm - 3:20 pm - NMCSAP
5 min break
3:25 pm - 4:25 pm Children's Advocacy Training
Thursday Feb 9th, 2023
Day 3:
8:00 am 9:00 Battering Intervention Programs
5 min break
9:05- 12:00 pm Brian Serna/Emily Everhart
12:00 -1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Brian Serna/Emily Everhart
Accessibility
NMCADV is working on creating trainings that are accessible to everyone. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions please call 505-903-2570 or email training@nmcadv.org in advance of your participation. Zoom webinar will have Closed Captioning.