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It is important to understand how power and control tactics may be different for persons with disabilities. Planning for safety must address these differences. This training covers: Definitions & types of disabilities​ Ableism 101​ Population-specific coercive control tactics & barriers​ Safety planning definition, considerations, & role plays​ Best practice recommendations For more information and to […]

How does your organization provide services, resources, and support to domestic violence survivors from immigrant or refugee populations? Do you have practices in place to meet the needs of survivors with limited English proficiency? This course provides guidance and examples to make your services accessible to all survivors: Overview of domestic violence in the immigrant and refugee […]

Caring Communities Day, one of Kansas City’s biggest celebrations of community connection, support, and togetherness, returns on Saturday, September 12! What began in 2022 as a celebration of resilience and gratitude following the pandemic has grown into a vibrant annual event that brings thousands of neighbors, families, organizations, and community leaders together in the heart of […]

Description: Human trafficking is a crime involving the exploitation of someone through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purposes of compelled labor or a commercial sex act. One of the most common relationship types that victims of trafficking have with their trafficker is that of an inmate partner relationship. This training provides:  An overview of definitions related to trafficking which are […]

Define reproductive coercion and how to assess Describe the impact of domestic violence on reproductive health outcomes Examine strategies advocates can use to respond to those experiencing reproductive coercion For more information and to register: https://rosebrooks.org/trainings/reproductive-coercion/

Description: Supporting those who have experienced trauma often takes a personal toll on the helper. Drawing on the work of Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, this half-day course provides practical approaches to self-care: Define secondary trauma and its relationship to compassion fatigue and burnout Identify the impacts of trauma exposure and how to recognize its effects Examine Trauma Stewardship […]

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. This training is FREE, but you must register at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/keJfrtdrTh.

In 2016, there were 44,074 incidents of domestic violence in Missouri reported by law enforcement, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol with the highest amount of 8,572 incidents in Jackson County. Because of the high prevalence of domestic violence in Kansas City, it is imperative for the community at-large to: Learn what actions are […]