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Foundations of Safety Planning in Family Violence: Youth & Tech Abuse Focus

  • The Today Family Violence Help Centre 17724 102 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB Canada (map)

Interactive introduction to Family Violence and Safety Planning for Service Providers, with a focus on Tech Abuse and Youth considerations.

  • When: Tuesday, October 28 - 9:00am to 3:30pm

  • Where: The Today Family Violence Help Centre (17724 102 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB)

Topics Include:

  • Types of abuse, power dynamics and coercive control tactics

  • Barriers to leaving or accessing supports: the role of stigma, shame and guilt

  • When and how to use safety planning; taking a client-centred approach

  • Safety Planning vs Risk Assessments, and how they fit together

  • Safety planning as Harm Reduction: 'Safety When Staying'

  • Technology Abuse in Stalking and Tracking-considerations and resources

  • Discussion of Youth risks and challenges in safety planning

With activities, discussions, and case study built into the core of our Intro to Family Violence training, this workshop will help service providers develop their skills in Safety Planning with clients experiencing family violence. No prerequisite training or background required, it is open to anyone who is interested in getting more comfortable and familiar with this work.

Earlier Event: October 16
Family Violence Across the Lifespan Workshop (2 Day Intensive)
Later Event: November 13
Family Violence: Spotlight on Health Care Needs & Risks