Do you know...

• One in four women is a victim of domestic violence
• One in three teenage girls is a victim of dating abuse
• Children who grow up in a family where there is abuse of a parent are 50% more likely to be abused themselves

If you are on the front lines in social services, it is likely that many of your clients are affected by this national crisis.  Do you know how to respond?  Are you aware of the dangers and risks associated with leaving an abusive relationship? Do you know about the community resources available to help you and your clients?

DV CARES (Domestic Violence Crisis And Response Enhancement Series) is a new program that will answer these questions and more. The program was developed by A Partnership for Change (APFC), a New-Jersey based non-profit and leader in domestic violence education and prevention.

Classes are three (3) hours each (10AM to 1PM) and provide participants with practical information on how to safely and effectively help children, teens or adults who are victims of abuse.  You can take classes individually or register for the whole series. 

Dates/Topics are as follows:

May 16, 2012:  Domestic Violence "101" - An Introduction
May 30, 2012:  Domestic Violence "201" - Understanding the Victim/Survivor
June 13, 2012: The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children
June 27, 2012: Teen Dating Abuse      

TARGET AUDIENCE: Anyone who works with families in the social services system, the school system or in the healthcare field

PRESENTER: Allison Bressler, MA, Co-Founder/Co-Director of APFC. Go to www.APartnershipforChange.org for more info.

HOSTED BY:  HOPES CAP, Inc. Go to www.HOPES.org for more info.