Healthy Families, Healthy Nations

Domestic Violence Training

for Professionals and Service Providers

Theme – Improving Our Communities – Understanding Violence

The training session will create awareness for professionals and service providers on:

# the role of domestic violence as an isolated individual occurrence and a symptom of a larger societal problem

# how the cycle of abuse impacts on the whole family and community at large

# early warning signs of family violence

# exploring avenues for culturally sensitive prevention before and after

# helping to eliminate ostracism of victims who are forced to leave in crisis

# promoting understanding of service provider contributions to the holistic prevention model

- to increase and promote understanding of occupational roles, responsibilities as well as on-the-job policies, procedures and practices for responding to situations involving domestic violence

- to generate discussion on improving organizational practices

# identifying services available on individual First Nation community basis

# fostering and supporting interagency networking within the area First Nation communities and organizations

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Space is limited.

If you are interested in attending one of three training sessions or require more information please contact Clara at Equay-wuk.