New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Training Project NYSCADV offers a comprehensive Training Project which is funded by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The primary goal of the project is to increase the capacity of the over one hundred licensed and approved domestic violence programs in New York State. NYSCADV trainings are developed to provide attendees the tools to lead in their communities, hone advocacy skills, collaborate effectively to improve coordination of services to survivors of domestic violence, build cultural competency within an anti-oppression framework, and privilege survivor safety and offender accountability. The (VAWA) supported NYSCADV Trainings assist in the ongoing effort to strengthen the services of all New York State Domestic Violence Programs. The training curriculum is comprised of four distinct series to best accommodate the varying degrees of professional experience held by domestic violence service providers. Below is an abbreviated list NYSCADV's VAWA Trainings that will be held throughout 2009. Please check our NYSCADV Trainings page as training dates approach they will become avialable through online registration. You may also wish to download the NYSCADV 2009 Training Outline in Pdf format. NYSCADV 2009 "Basic Series" Trainings The BASIC SERIES trainings are meant to provide foundational knowledge about basic domestic violence advocacy. These trainings are meant for domestic violence advocates who have five or less years of experience working in the Domestic Violence Movement and/or are new to their current position*. Below is an overview of the basic series trainings scheduled for 2009:. Principles for Practice, Principles for Social Change: A Comprehensive Domestic Violence Training (2 days) May 5-6, 2009 ~ Albany November 9-10, 2009 ~ Rochester Information Really Is Power: Sorting Out Advocacy Dilemmas Over Confidentiality, Collaboration and Collusion February 10, 2009 ~ NYSCADV Offices Family, Criminal, and Integrated Domestic Violence Courts (2 days) September 15-16, 2009 ~ White Plains Doing Public Policy: Honing Skills for Everyday Advocacy November 5, 2009 ~ Albany Advancing Community Collaboration through Systems Advocacy December 2, 2009 ~ Albany * Attendees are asked to gauge their own level of knowledge and experience and choose relevant training opportunities accordingly. Years of experience suggestions for the "basic" and "advanced" series are meant to help attendees choose the trainings that best reflect their experience level; however, please attend the trainings that best suit your needs. NYSCADV 2009 "Advanced Series" Trainings The ADVANCED SERIES trainings are meant to provide more in-depth knowledge about advanced domestic violence advocacy. These trainings are meant for domestic violence advocates who have five or more years in the Domestic Violence Movement, and/or have already attended the NYSCADV Basic Trainings*.Below is an overview of the advanced series trainings scheduled for 2009:. Organizing for Social Change July 28, 2009 ~ Rockland Family Shelter Planning for Safety in a Tech-Filled World August 2009 ~ New York City Principles of Prevention May 21, 2009 ~ Buffalo Conducting and Consuming Social Research June 18, 2009 ~ Lake George * Attendees are asked to gauge their own level of knowledge and experience and choose relevant training opportunities accordingly. Years of experience suggestions for the "basic" and "advanced" series are meant to help attendees choose the trainings that best reflect their experience level; however, please attend the trainings that best suit your needs. NYSCADV 2009 "Program Development Series" Trainings The PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SERIES trainings are meant for management and decision makers of Domestic Violence programs who seek to gain practical training about organizational development*.Below is an overview of the Program Development series trainings scheduled for 2009: Fund Development: Grant Writing January 21, 2009 ~ Webinar Fund Development: Finding Funding April 2009 ~ Webinar Supervision Techniques August 2009 ~ New York City Director's Retreat: Human Resource Issues April 2009 ~ Long Island * Attendees are asked to gauge their own level of knowledge and experience and choose relevant training opportunities accordingly. Years of experience suggestions for the "basic" and "advanced" series are meant to help attendees choose the trainings that best reflect their experience level; however, please attend the trainings that best suit your needs. NYSCADV 2009 "Enhancing Advocacy Series" Trainings The ENHANCING ADVOCACY SERIES trainings are meant to provide in-depth skills building about basic domestic violence advocacy. These trainings are meant for domestic violence advocates who seek to delve deeper into the basics of domestic violence advocacy. The trainings' informal format provides the space for advocates to share ideas and advocacy techniques*.Below is an overview of the Enhancing Advocacy Series trainings scheduled for 2009: Safety Planning January 22, 2009 ~ NYSCADV Offices, Albany Counseling and Facilitating Support Groups March 3, 2009 ~ NYSCADV Offices, Albany Vicarious Trauma and Self Care April 3, 2009 ~ NYSCADV Offices, Albany * Attendees are asked to gauge their own level of knowledge and experience and choose relevant training opportunities accordingly. Years of experience suggestions for the "basic" and "advanced" series are meant to help attendees choose the trainings that best reflect their experience level; however, please attend the trainings that best suit your needs. NYSCADV continues to increase these collaborative efforts with domestic violence programs and systems, and continues to expand upon its yearly training curriculum. For more information, please contact NYSCADV's Training & Membership Services Associate at (518) 482-5465. For further information regarding the VAWA Training project, please contact the Coalition at 518-482-5465.