Community
Outreach & Education
The staff at Response provides educational programs specifically designed for local community groups, including but not limited to law enforcement, school counselors, human service providers, medical personnel, and church leaders.
Programs are customized to address the specific needs of each audience. Previous topics have included:
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Response Services
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Fundamentals of Domestic Violence
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Introduction to Domestic Violence
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Effects of Domestic Violence on Children
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Introduction to Sexual Violence
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Rape Culture
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Sexual Harassment
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Youth Advocacy: Sexual Violence, Dating Violence and Healthy Relationships
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Advocacy for Adult Domestic Violence Victims/Survivors
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Elder Abuse
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Prevention Education
Call our office today at 540-459-5599 or email Becky Wood at beckyw@responseva.org
to schedule a speaker for your next event or to learn about any upcoming community education programs.
Community Outreach and Education
We believe that violence can be prevented. Our commitment lies in transforming our understanding of and approach to stopping sexual violence and intimate partner violence. By fostering partnerships and leveraging the strengths and expertise of our collaborators, we have developed effective solutions. We aim to educate, advocate, and take proactive steps to eliminate sexual and intimate partner violence.
Education and Information
Education is one of the main keys to breaking the cycles of abuse and violence. Response offers customized presentations and workshops on domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking.
Awareness
Awareness is another important key to fighting interpersonal violence. By making people more aware of these issues, they become easier to talk about and address. This helps lessen the feelings of shame and guilt that some survivors have, and can make it easier for those in need to reach out for help, support, and services.