Training for Community Partners
Training and Capacity Building Options for Community Partners
STAND! for Families Free of Violence is a catalyst for breaking the multigenerational cycle of violence by promoting safe and strong relationships and rebuilding lives. We know that we cannot accomplish our mission without strong partnerships throughout Contra Costa. To this end, we offer several training and capacity building options for our community partners.
Email our Training and Volunteers Manager for more information at volunteer@standffov.org
* if STAND! is in contract with a Community Partner this fee may be waived or modified.
DV 101 & Introduction to STAND!
Informational Presentation
45-60 minute interactive presentation provided by trained volunteers or STAND!’s Trainer. Audience will learn about:
- Dynamics of IPV,
- Scope and prevalence,
- Cycle of violence,
- Tactics of abuse,
- Barriers to leaving,
- Impact on victim, child, family and community,
- STAND! Services and programs
DV 102 & Referral Partnership with STAND!
Informational Presentation
45-90 minute interactive presentation provided by STAND!’s Trainer. Audience will learn about:
- Dynamics of IPV,Scope and prevalence,
- Cycle of violence,
- Tactics of abuse,
- Barriers to leaving,
- Impact on victim, child, family and community,
- STAND! Services and programs,
- Approach and philosophy to working with survivors,
- Program parameters,
- Referral pathways
Capacity Building Presentation
Dependent on STAND! capacity/availability
90 minute interactive presentation provided by STAND!’s Trainer and/or Program Staff. The requesting community partner is seeking a specific learning goal regarding the intersection of IPV and their work. Ex. Best practices when working with IPV Survivors who are also experiencing homelessness. Based on the request, STAND! will modify the “DV 102 & Referral Partnership” presentation to include specific interventions, and information to help build staff skills and knowledge.
Capacity Building Training
Dependent on STAND! capacity/availabilty
A series of trainings provided by STAND! staff. In collaboration with the requesting community partner STAND! will recommend the number of sessions, and create a custom training curriculum to meet the specific learning goals.