DATA

Domestic Abuse Training & Assistance (DATA) is a FREE professional development program designed for Student Assistance Counselors (SACs), school Social Workers, Counselors and Health Education teachers.

What will you get out of DATA?

Recognize the warning signs of dating abuse and of exposure to DV at home.

Identify strategies to identify, approach and support teens.

Understand the components of a safety plan.

Learn how to properly document incidents on campus.

Identify policies and protocols that increase victim safety and hold abusers accountable.

Identify age-appropriate resource and referral information for support.

Class Dates & Times

Fall 2025 dates now available.
Classes are added throughout the year.

Registration is REQUIRED!
To reserve your spot, email us at DATA@apartnershipforchange.org.
Please include your title and the name of your school.

12

Nov

Teen Dating Abuse

Webinar

16

Dec

Effects of Domestic Violence on Children

Webinar

8

Jan

Title IX

Webinar

14

Jan

DATA Q&A

Webinar

Class Descriptions

1. Teen Dating Abuse

Define the types and warning signs of abuse
Identify strategies to safely approach and support teens
Learn how to properly document incidents on campus
Better understand risk and confidentiality issues
Learn about safety planning and resources for support

2. Children and Teens Exposed to Domestic Violence at Home

Learn about the effects of exposure on children and teens
Understand the consequences of exposure
Identify the risks to children, teens and the non-offending parent
Enhance intervention techniques
Learn about safety planning, documentation, and resources

3. Domestic Violence 101

Learn about adult victimization
Types of abuse
What prevents a victim from leaving
Warning signs
Learn about safety planning, resources and more!

4. Title IX: Info and Q&A – Presented by experts from Title IX Solutions.

Learn how Title IX regulations apply to incidents of sexual abuse on campus.
Understand how to respond to reports of sexual abuse under Title IX.
Enhance your knowledge on the stages of the Title IX grievance process.
Learn about the risks associated with failing to comply with Title IX regulations at your school.

5. DATA Q&A

For past DATA participants, we invite you to bring any questions you would like Allison Bressler to answer. Questions can be about any current or past situations you have encountered at school that include teen dating abuse, working with students exposed to DV at home, providing support to a parent in an abusive situation, policy insight, safety planning and resources.

Participant Feedback

"The training was very informative, the real-life examples were helpful in driving the information home."

"Information was presented clearly. The use of anecdotes and examples of what to say or not say was very helpful. I can't believe I haven't had a course like this earlier in my career."

"I really learned a lot from this course. All the types of info shared, lecture, video etc. was very helpful in understanding different types of abuse. Thank you!"

"This webinar was extremely helpful. A great reminder of what I am doing right and where I as a counselor and a district, can do better."

"The webinar was informative from start to finish and has provided me with meaningful information that will help me support my students and my own children someday."

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Location:

All classes offered via Zoom webinar.

CEUs:

Teen Dating Abuse- 8232024-3
Effects of DV on Children & Teens Exposed- 8302024-2
Domestic Violence 101- 8232024-2

CE Approval Collaborative Period: September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2026.

NJ social workers will receive four (4.5) general continuing education hours for each course.

Attendees must complete the entire class, and the evaluation, and sign the attendance sheet in order to receive credits.