DV-SOS

Many social services staff encounter domestic violence victims in their work but aren’t always sure how to help them. DV-SOS offers free presentations on domestic violence to social service agencies. Your staff will emerge with practical information to safely and effectively support victims.

Details on DV-SOS:

Who can schedule a presentation? Any non-profit social service agency in NJ.
Procedure: Contact us SOS@APartnershipForChange.org and we’ll schedule a mutually convenient time for a presentation for your staff.
Location: All presentations are conducted via webinar; materials included.
Time: Presentations are two (2) hours.
Required: Your organization must guarantee that at least ten (10) staff members will attend.
Cost: Free of charge.

This year, we offer two topics to choose from:

(1) DV-101 provides information on the types and warning signs of abuse; how to support adult victims; the risks of leaving an abuser; and a review of restraining orders, VCCO (Victims of Crime Compensation Office) benefits, safety plans and resources for referral.

(2) The Effects of DV on Children includes a discussion on the emotional and behavioral impact of domestic violence on children; offers effective techniques to support children; and includes a review of local resources for children and the non-offending parent or guardian.

Additionally, APFC offers FREE short-term counseling via secure video conferencing for any DV-SOS participant who needs support. See below for more information.

Participant Feedback

"Excellent presentation, very informative I feel I am better equipped to support the community I serve in."

The Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless

"I found the presentation to be enlightening and very informative. The resources provided to enable our organization to better assist families/children experiencing domestic violence are very helpful to our mission. Thank you for sharing this valuable information."

CASA for Children of Monmouth

"Great webinar! Very informative and relatable with the families we work with. Helped provide additional understanding to the struggles that victims and survivors of domestic violence face."

Center for Family Services

"Presenter did a great job conveying the information! Great pace, tone and they interacted with everyone. Great information presented. Very useful for the work we do."

Families and Community Together

"I really appreciated and enjoyed this presentation. I learned so much and feel better equipped to work with children affected by domestic violence."

Montclair Child Development Center, Inc.

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If you’ve participated in a DV-SOS presentation and would like information on FREE & CONFIDENTIAL counseling, email us at SOS@APartnershipForChange.org. Sessions are provided via secure ZOOM meeting.