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Getting started
This welcome video will give you a brief introduction to this training website & its contents, and also review the expectations and requirements for receiving a certificate of completion. Please start here, and watch the video in full, before proceeding with any of the training content.
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Training Sessions & Resources
Click on the headers for each week below to go to the training videos & resources. The individual session titles are listed for your reference.
Section 1 - Intro to Domestic Violence
CPAF Overview & History of the Movement
Domestic Violence 101
Domestic Violence Myths
Domestic Violence in Ethnic Communities
Trauma-Informed Care
Section 2 - Cultural & Institutional Considerations
Cultural Competence & Humility
Racism, Violence, and Oppression
Criminal Justice/Law
Immigration Law
Accessing Social Services
Section 3 - Family & Community Considerations
Impact of Abuse on Children
Civil/Family Law
Teen Sexual Assault & Dating Violence
Community Collaborations
section 4 - Responding to Domestic Violence
Role of the Advocate
Child Welfare & Ethical Reporting
Confidentiality & Ethics
Vicarious Trauma & Self-Care
section 5 - Introduction to Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault 101
Child & Teen Sexual Assault
Human Trafficking
Sexual Assault in Special Populations
Overview of the SART Exam
Section 6 - Responding to Sexual Assault
Law Enforcement Response to Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault Prevention: Community Accountability
Sexual Assault Prevention: Healthy Sexuality
CPAF Training Binder
Section 1: Introduction to Domestic Violence
CPAF Overview & History of the Movement
Please start with the video and then proceed with the links provided.
Domestic Violence 101
Please start with the video and then proceed with the links provided.
Domestic Violence Myths
Please start with the video and then proceed to the linked activities and resources.
Domestic Violence in Ethnic Communities
Please start with the video and then proceed through the links as prompted.
Trauma-Informed Care
Section 2: Cultural & Institutional Considerations
Cultural Competence & Humility
Racism, Violence, and Oppression
Please start with the video and then proceed to the links as prompted.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement
Please start with the video and then proceed to the linked readings & activities.
Immigration Law
Accessing Social Services
Section 3 - Community & Family Considerations
Civil and Family Law
Please watch the video and then complete the reflection.
Impact of Abuse on Children
Please watch the video and then read through the info-graphics for more information.
Community Collaborations
Please watch the video and then proceed through the links in order.
Teen Sexual Assault & Dating Violence
Please start with the video and then read through the info-graphics for more information.
Section 4 - Responding to Domestic Violence
Role of the Advocate
Child Welfare & Ethical Reporting
Please watch the video and then proceed to the links.
Confidentiality and Ethics
Please watch the video and then proceed to the links.
Vicarious Trauma & Self Care
Please start with the recorded presentation and follow the video links as prompted by the presenter.