CCFV offers training for domestic violence victim advocates

Interested in becoming an advocate for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault? Join Crook County Family Violence (CCFV) and the Crook County Attorney’s Victim Witness Program in a training course that provides the key skills necessary to offer support.

CORE Rural Advocacy training is a free and interactive 32-hour training, says Kayleigh Gould, CCFV.

“This training is meant for anyone who would like to either work or volunteer for any domestic/sexual violence (DV/SA) agency in the State of Wyoming,” says Gould.

“In other words, all new hires and volunteers cannot have any contact with victims of DV/SA until they have taken this course.” 

The training explains the dynamics of victim and offender behavior in such cases and provides information ranging from how to assist with orders of protection to the dynamic between victims and the judicial system, as well as dozens of victim-centered advocacy skills, she says.

“Domestic and sexual violence affects all of us in various forms making this training perfect for anyone who has the desire to help others,” Gould says.

“We have thought long and hard about the ways in which we can offer this amazing training to the community while also following the guidelines for COVID-19. This training will be held at the Church of Christ in Sundance, making it the perfect place to establish well over the social distancing requirement of 6 feet and plenty of hand sanitizer.”

The training is scheduled for October 13-16. For more information or to sign up, contact Gould at 283-2415, [email protected].