CORE ADVOCACY TRAINING

Essential Skills for Advocates Supporting Survivors of IPV

Description

Are you a new community-based advocate supporting survivors of domestic violence in New Mexico or a seasoned advocate seeking a refresher? NMCADV’s Core Advocacy Training (CAT) is tailored just for you!

This foundational, interactive training provides the essential skills and knowledge to effectively support survivors in a trauma-informed, survivor-centered way. Supported by the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD), this training is open to new advocates across New Mexico.

In this training, you will learn:

●      How to provide trauma-informed, survivor-centered advocacy.

●      Strategies to build trust and empower survivors.

●      The impact of coercive control, lethality indicators, and systemic barriers.

●      Best practices for safety planning and crisis intervention.

Join us for a two-day interactive training designed for community-based advocates in New Mexico! This foundational training, supported by the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD), equips advocates with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide trauma-informed, survivor-centered advocacy.

This training includes:

• Core principles of survivor-centered advocacy

• Understanding trauma in our clients & ourselves, coercive control, and lethality indicators

• Safety planning and effective crisis intervention

• Practical skills for working with diverse survivors and navigating systemic barriers

Disabilities

NMCADV encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please call 505-537-1514 or email training@nmcadv.org in advance of your participation.

Funding

This training is funded in part by the New Mexico Children Youth and Families Department, Domestic Violence Unit.