WCADVSA PROJECTS: Rural Project

 Legal Assistance to Victims | Rural Project | SADV Project

The Rural Project’s goal is to empower and foster seamless support on behalf of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their families. This is accomplished through providing trainings and workshops to community domestic violence and sexual assault programs and community systems.

Rural Project staff and other WCADVSA staff have a wide range of skills and expertise to meet the specific needs of your program. The Rural Project staff is trained to facilitate workshops individually or as a team. Free on-site support is available in the following areas:
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program Directors

  • New Directors training
  • Administrative training (new and seasoned directors)

    Staff Advocates
  • Basic and advanced training
  • Peer support groups

    Volunteers
  • Recruitment and retention
  • Basic and advanced training

    Board of Directors
  • Individual board member responsibilities
  • Legal responsibilities of boards
  • Personnel policies review
  • By-law reviewProgram Assistance
  • Shelter and program assessments
  • Fill in for director, staff, volunteers
  • Client services and support groups
  • Focus groups

    Systems Training/Prevention Education
  • Coordinated Community Response training/facilitation
  • Schools; children’s issues
  • Prosecutor, judicial system
  • Mental health and health care workers
  • Clergy
  • Social Services

    Technology
  • Computer and software training
  • Email and internet use
  • Database/statistics
  • Audio visual equipment
  • Safe use of technology for staff and clients.

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