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VTCs
are not training; they are informal, facilitated discussions among
grantees. Audience participation is welcomed, encouraged and essential
for rich discussions. Registration is required. Dial: 1.512.225.3170, enter code: 887766#. All calls occur 4:00 – 5:15 pm Eastern Time
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Thurs., March 25
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The thinking and practice of supervised visitation and safe exchange practices have dramatically shifted since the inception of the Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program in 2002. Communities across the country have come together to explore better ways to provide visitation and exchange services that centralize safety for both battered women and their children.
Please join us for an informal, facilitated discussion that is designed to explore the shifting perspectives and practices in center services.
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AUDIO CONFERENCE TRAINING
Monthly training sessions that are available over the phone. ACTs are an easy, cost-efficient way to receive training from your home or office. Registration is required. All calls are from 3:00—4:15 p.m. Central Time
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Feb. 11, 18 & 25
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Strengthening Staff Skills: Engaging with Men, Women and Children in Supervised Visitation Centers |
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Developing and sustaining a visitation center that is fair, respectful and promotes safety for children and their mothers who are battered women is an important goal, but this can be easier said than done! It requires staff that can encourage and support a problem-solving, safety-oriented partnership with children, mothers and fathers. And even the most experienced among us can be challenged by the skills required to be engaged with families in this way. Please join us for this audio conference training series to explore skill development in areas that commonly present dilemmas for Center staff.
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Part 1; De-escalation and Conflict Management
Pt 1 binder
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Part 2; Listening and Engaging in Dialogue
Pt 2 Bio and Outline
Pt 2 PowerPoint
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Part 3; Decision-making in Supervised Visitation Centers
Pt 3 binder
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Pre-registration for the series is required. Completing the registration form will register you for the entire series.
Registration
Publicity
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Recordings of past audio conferences are available for listening to on-line or downloading on our Event Recordings page. |
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INSTITUTES
Large groups of grantees and national experts gather for training on a range of topics. |
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SAVE THE DATE! |
March 3-4, 2010
Hollywood Beach, FL (changed location)
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The Practice of Orientation in Supervised Visitation Centers |
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The first interactions by visitation center staff with program participants are powerful moments; they set the stage for the weeks, months, or years ahead when the family will be using the center. This institute will examine how the practice of orientation at a center can be done in ways to help the center:
- Build a foundation for safety
- Develop respectful and fair relationships
- Recognize and meet families' unique needs
Who should attend
This institute is open to all Supervised Visitation grantees and their project partners. Practitioners both new and experienced are encouraged to attend. This Institute will be a hands-on practice based institute. Communities are encouraged to bring a team that provide both direct service as well as support essential training and critical thinking to further your local efforts in centralizing safety for both adult and child victims into everyday practice.
Registration information
No registration fee. Space is limited. Register early!
Please do not make travel arrangements until you receive registration confirmation. All allowable travel expenses can be covered with your OVW training funds. You must make and pay for your travel and hotel arrangements after you have received confirmation of registration. You are not registered until you receive a confirmation.
For more information, contact Beth McNamara, Praxis International:
p 651.699.8000 x16 e visitationta@praxisinternational.org
Please note; registration is nearly full and a wait list will be available for those
registration forms received once registration has reached
capacity.
Registration
Download publicity (please note change of location)
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GRANTEE ROUNDTABLES
Grantee roundtables bring together skilled facilitators, trainers and practitioners, knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of supervised visitation and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, for lengthy, thoughtful discussions to explore key issues, advance current thinking, and develop innovative practices for supervised visitation centers.
Watch for future sessions! |
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