DVSAS training coming up

Domestic violence and sexual assault are important but difficult issues to face. The non-profit agency, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) will be facilitating a series of trainings to help broaden community awareness and to help people prepare for careers working with survivors of abuse or volunteering to assist with crisis line work. You as a community member can broaden your scope and sensitivity to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault by investing some time at our two-level training.

Classes will begin on January 27 and go until March 4, 2013. There will be two 6-hour classes, on January 27 (brown bag lunch) and March 3 (potluck lunch). The rest of the classes will be from 6:00-9:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The training will be at Skagit Valley College, Friday Harbor Campus. To register or get more information call Patty at 378-8680, Monday-Thursday 10-5.

If you are interested in:

• personal awareness
• assisting us with fundraising
• working in the business office
• being a safe home provider
• joining the board

– you can participate in the one-day, level one training. This will be 6 hours held Sunday, January 27, 1:00-7:00pm.

If you are contemplating:

• a career in working with survivors of abuse
• or want to volunteer for crisis line work

– then you will need to complete the level two, 42-hour mandated training. This training will be completed in a series of classes spread over 12 weeks.

All attendees will receive a certificate of completion. This is Washington State approved DV/SA core training.

Our training is especially designed for service providers, legal and medical personnel, educators, businesses, high school and college students and community members.

Please join us in learning how you can help the community; your students, employees; clients and their families create a safer and happier environment. Seating is limited; call soon to register and reserve your space,  378-8680.

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