Educational programs are available for pre-school through adult and professional audiences. Except for a few corporate trainings, all programs are free. Annually, we average over 17,000 community education contacts in Upper Fairfield and Lower Litchfield counties.
Our curricula are designed to reach these goals:
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Reduce the risk of victimization
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Prevent perpetration of abuse
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Build personal and environmental factors that protect an individual from ever developing the vulnerability to become a victim or perpetrator of abuse (primary prevention)
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Address the societal roots of violence, and
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For professionals, insure sensitive response to victims, increase collaboration with the community safety net of victim services, and reduce service provider vicarious traumatization
All community educators are certified domestic violence and sexual assault counselors in accordance with CGS 52-146k. This gives our programs the added benefits, when necessary, of responding immediately to individual participants who are victims and facilitating a smooth transition for continuing services at our agency.
