Serving individuals and families affected
by domestic violence and sexual assault.
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PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS
The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center can provide trainings for professionals and communities on a variety of topics regarding domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.
Stop the Cycle: Domestic Violence 101:
Domestic violence is an issue that affects all of us, whether directly or indirectly. Professionals and community members who are informed about DV can help to make a difference for victims and their families. During this session, participants will learn about the dynamics of domestic violence, the cycle of violence, common characteristics of abusers, and information about how to best respond to victims of abuse and help them access appropriate services.
Understanding Sexual Assault:
The impact of Sexual Assault on victims and the community is profound and far reaching. In the U.S., 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men experience attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. The presentation will cover the definition of sexual assault, dynamics, myths, and facts of sexual assault, as well as relevant RI laws. Participants will learn about common survivor reactions as well as credibility challenges faced by victims and prosecutors after a disclosure of sexual assault.
Children who Witness Domestic Violence:
Children who witness domestic violence are at serious risk for long-term physical and mental health problems and may also be at greater risk of being violent in their future relationships. This presentation includes an overview of domestic violence, the impact of trauma on youth, and helps participants to understand the factors that lead to resilience in children.
Dating in a Digital Age:
Teen Dating Violence is a prevalent problem among youth, affecting 26% of girls and 15% of boys. Not all abuse occurs in person; some happens online. This includes behaviors such as online stalking, sharing explicit images, bullying on social media, and checking in on a partner and their messages and texts. In this session, participants will learn signs of online dating violence, types of abuse and tips for responding to online abuse.
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault in the LGBTQ+ Community:
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault occur in LGBTQ+ relationships as commonly as they do in heterosexual relationships, but it can be difficult for those who identify as LGBTQ+ to seek adequate help for these issues. Training topics covered include common language related to the LGBTQ+ community, oppression of LGBTQ+ individuals and barriers to getting help LGBTQ+ victims, and action steps for creating an LGBTQ+ friendly environment for victims.
Identifying and Responding to Child Sexual Abuse:
1 in 10 children will experience sexual abuse before they turn 18. It is essential that all adults know how to recognize signs of abuse and respond to children’s disclosures. Topics include defining child sexual abuse, the nature and frequency of abuse, facts/myths, signs/symptoms of child abuse, CSEC (child trafficking), overview of Children’s Advocacy Centers and how to respond to a disclosure or suspected abuse.
Introduction to Human Trafficking:
The identification of human trafficking victims is crucial to ensure that these victims receive the appropriate supports and services. Training topics covered in this session include defining human trafficking, the nature and frequency of trafficking, recognizing indicators of trafficking, types of control tactics used by traffickers and challenges that victims face in trying to leave a trafficker.
Keeping Youth Safe Online:
The internet can ease communication with friends and family and can be a fun place to socialize; however, it is a place where unsafe people and situations are found. In this session, participants will learn about safe posting, sexting and the related legal and social risks, and gain knowledge and understanding of online predators and grooming to reduce dangers to youth online.
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We have a room available at our community agency.
Please call us at
(401) 738-9700
to book the space.