24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: (208) 343-7025 24-hour Rape Crisis Hotline: (208) 345-7273
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
The Women's and Children's Alliance, in partnership with Family Advocacy Center and Education Services (FACES), offers free, on-going education to the community.
All are invited to attend.
Participants gain knowledge on the dynamics of domestic and sexual abuse, and the impact of abuse on our families, our friends, and our community. This series is a must for social service professionals, law enforcement personnel, health care workers, teachers... anyone who wants to make a difference.
Knowledge is power - join us!
When: 2nd and 4th Monday of every month, 4pm to 6pm. Scroll down for the current class schedule and check back often for new topics and dates!
Dynamics of Sexual Violence
Monday, July 14th, 4pm - 6pm
Presentors: Jennifer Cochern, Clinician Development Coordinator from the WCA; Rhonda Oppelt, Clinician from the WCA
Class Description: Overview of the dynamics and effects of sexual abuse, and legal definitions of sexual crimes. Provides practical information on recognizing and responding to abuse. CEU's pending.
Law Enforcement & Domestic Violence
Monday, July 28th, 4pm - 6pm
Presentors: Tammy Parker, Victim/Witness Coordinator from the Ada County Sheriff's Dept.; TBD, Prosecuting Attorney; TBD, Detective
Class Description: Outlines law enforcement response to domestic violence including emergency response, court proceedings, role of Victim/Witness Coordinators, FACES, and others, and overview of resources for victims of crime. CEU's pending.
Men's Role in Ending Violence
Monday, August 25th, 4pm - 6pm
Thursday, August 28th, 4pm - 6pm
Presentors: Bryan Lyda and Jeff Matsushita from Men Today, Men Tomorrow, an Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence project.
Class Description: Interactive, exploratory dialogue around the construct of gender roles in society. Provides practical information on recognizing and responding to violence in our community.
To register for a class, contact Jaimie Cain, 343-3688 ext. 18 or jcain@wcaboise.org.
Check back often for new topics and dates!
Offered in partnership with Family Advocacy Center and Education Services
Note: The Advocacy Trainings are no longer being offered as part of this program. For introductory, yet comprehensive advocacy training, please utilize this free valuable resource from the Office for Victims of Crime: Victim Assistance Training Online.
To learn more about the training requirements for WCA volunteers, please contact
our Volunteer Coordinator at 343-3688 ext. 41
