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 2024 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.

24
Sep

Teen Dating Abuse

Webinar

  • September 24, 2024, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
17
Oct

Children Exposed to Domestic Violence at Home

Webinar

  • October 17, 2024, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Title IX Information and Q&A (Presented by Title IX Solutions)

Webinar [Please note different start time]

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20
Nov

Teen Dating Abuse

Webinar

  • November 20, 2024, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
17
Dec

Children Exposed to Domestic Violence at Home

Webinar

  • December 17, 2024, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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. 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.

More Information

Location:

All classes are currently provided as webinars unless otherwise noted.

We anticipate offering an in-person class in Clark, NJ in the coming months.

Keep checking this site for more information.

CEUs:
Teen Dating Abuse (Approval #201004-1621A) and Children & Teens Exposed to Domestic Violence (Approval #201004-1129A), provided by APFC are approved for continuing education by the New Jersey Social Work Continuing Education Approval Collaborative, which is administered by NASW-NJ.

CE Approval Collaborative Period: September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2022.

NJ social workers will receive four (4) 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.