Training Tools

This discussion explores your organization’s mission and how it is supported by the work you do.

This resource, ARC Reflections, was devel­oped by the Casey Foun­da­tion which is a nine-ses­sion pro­gram that child wel­fare agen­cies can use to train fos­ter par­ents to bet­ter care for chil­dren who have had trau­mat­ic experiences

This toolkit teaches twelve skills necessary for effective communication: The Win/Win Approach, The Creative Response, Empathy, Appropriate Assertiveness, Co-operative Power, Managing Emotions, Willingness to Resolve, Mapping the Conflict, and more.

Teaching scenarios used in this self-paced online course are designed for use in groups and classes of all kinds.

This webinar provides an introduction to TBI, explores the intersection of TBI and domestic violence, and outlines some of the possible effects of TBI on domestic violence survivors.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provides this guidance to federal, state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officers. This public guidance primarily concerns law enforcement certifications for U nonimmigrant status, also known as U visas. The U visa is an immigration benefit that can be sought by victims of certain crimes who are currently assisting or have previously assisted law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of a crime, or who are likely to be helpful in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity.

This set 3 of training videos specific to elder abuse response address 1) community corrections professionals, 2) judges and court personnel, and 3) law enforcement. Other video packages available here include “In Their Own Words” and “Financial Abuse Specialist Team Video.”

"This toolkit is meant to provide transitional housing providers with easy access to information and resources to enhance services to survivors. The information provided here addresses frequently asked questions, common challenges, best practices, templates for adaptation, and resources for additional information and assistance."

This PowerPoint presentation discusses basic information on intimate partner violence in LGBT relationships. It defines common terms and phrases, provides information on both domestic and sexual violence in LGBT relationships and communities, and breaks down similarities and differences between LGBT and straight individuals who experience IPV.

This short document defines dating violence and discusses some basic do’s and don’ts for working with teen survivors of dating violence.

This resource includes an interactive, multimedia learning module and discussion guide introducing practitioners to the science of early childhood development, toxic stress, executive function, resilience, and mental health.

This online toolkit provides training materials and other resources to educate officers about the dynamics and impact of officer-involved domestic violence and human trafficking.