Provider Trainings
WomenSV offers customized trainings for professionals including physicians, therapists, attorneys, court staff, teachers, technology companies, domestic violence agencies, and law enforcement officers.
Our goal is to educate providers so that they can identify and address covert abuse and coercive control when assisting survivors who may be experiencing these forms of abuse.
We understand the complex challenges faced by both survivors and the providers who support them. By customizing our courses to meet the specific needs of each service provider, we aim to create a more compassionate and informed network of support for survivors.
Examples of covert abuse and coercive control training for providers
WomenSV trains a wide range of providers, including:
Law enforcement training preview
WomenSV provides training for law enforcement officers to provide awareness of lethality risks associated with coercive control and stalking.
Therapist training preview
WomenSV teaches therapists how to recognize and support survivors dealing with covert and coercive control.
Physician training preview
WomenSV trains physicians to recognize the serious lethality risks associated with coercive control, preparing them to assist survivors of coercive control and strangulation.
Domestic violence advocate training preview
WomenSV trains domestic violence advocates and agencies to assist survivors dealing with subtle forms of abuse such as covert abuse, coercive control, stalking and technology-facilitated abuse.
Faith leader training preview
WomenSV trains faith leaders to understand the impacts of coercive control on survivors, offering a compassionate approach to support them.
Previously recorded domestic violence training videos
From Trauma to Triumph: Executive Summary Workshop Presentation at the Domestic Violence Conference
Watch as Rachel McKenzie presents "From Trauma to Triumph: Executive Summary Workshop" at the County of Santa Clara's 30th Annual Domestic Violence Conference on October 13 2023, on behalf of WomenSV. Created by Ruth Darlene, founder and Executive Director of WomenSV, the Executive Summary Workshop is a powerful tool to assist domestic violence survivors in navigating the challenging journey of summarizing their experiences in a clear and concise manner, enabling effective communication with others.
Covert Abuse and Coercive Control Training for Christian Therapists
WomenSV's Executive Director Ruth Darlene takes Christian therapists on a journey through the uncharted waters of covert abuse and coercive control. Anything in the hands of a covert abuser can become a weapon - even therapy, even Christianity. Watch out for the twisting of scripture that works to justify abuse which neither the Bible nor Jesus ever condoned. Stay 'til the end for tips to therapists on what to look for and how to support survivors of covert abuse and coercive control.
To schedule an in-depth training session, email info@womensv.org
Why is it important for providers to know about covert abuse and coercive control?
Having served over 1500 survivors in the past 13 years, we have learned that educating the providers who work with survivors is key to creating safer and more supportive communities.
Covert abuse and coercive control are subtle forms of domestic violence that can be challenging to identify, yet have devastating consequences for survivors. Sophisticated abusers often involve emotional, financial, legal, and technological abuse tactics that isolate, threaten, and control victims. These behaviors may or may not include physical or sexual abuse but can still pose a significant risk to survivors' lives.
Many individuals experiencing these types of abuse struggle to recognize and address it, while providers often lack the necessary training to identify the signs and symptoms. The repercussions of covert abuse and coercive control can include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and even thoughts of suicide. Survivors may lose their homes, careers, children, source of income, public reputation, and, tragically, sometimes even their lives.
Our trainings aim to educate professionals and systems that survivors interact with, enabling them to recognize and address these subtle forms of abuse effectively. By doing so, we build a strong, compassionate and understanding support system for survivors.
Partnerships
WomenSV has conducted training sessions for a wide range of professionals and organizations, including:
Santa Clara County (SCC): Domestic Violence Council’s Annual Domestic Violence Conference, Probation Department, Superior Court, District Attorney’s Office, SCC Psychological Association therapists, Court Systems staff, Los Altos / Mountain View Police Department, Kaiser physicians (Santa Clara and San Jose), Valley Medical Center physicians, HR and global security staff at Google and Google X (Mountain View), Oracle (Santa Clara), LogDNA/Mezmo, San Jose Christian Counseling Center, Community Health Awareness Council, St. Francis High School seniors and staff, De Anza College Nursing students, Los Altos City Council, Cupertino City Council, Bay Area Psychological Association (BAPA) Domestic Violence Advocate staff and students at AACI, CORA, and NARIKA.
Southern California: Probation Department in Orange County.
San Mateo County: Domestic Violence Council and CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse), Atherton Police Department.
Statewide: Google and judicial officers across California.
International: Google’s Global Security Teams (America, Asia, Europe), Americas Conference to End Coercive Control (ACECC), Association of Threat Assessment Professionals International Conference (ATAP).
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WomenSV is dedicated to empowering professionals who serve survivors of covert abuse and coercive control.
Our tailored trainings provide the knowledge and tools necessary to identify and address these subtle forms of domestic violence, ultimately creating a safer and more compassionate community for survivors. If you or your team are interested in scheduling a training, please contact us.
Together, we can work towards building a world where survivors are met with the understanding, support, and protection they deserve.