Overview

We offer customized workshops and trainings designed to meet the unique needs of community groups, organizations, and professionals. Whether your goal is to deepen understanding of domestic violence, strengthen trauma-informed practices, promote healthy relationships, or enhance violence prevention efforts, we can develop a training that aligns with your audience, goals, and schedule.

Workshops can range from a one-hour presentation to a multi-session training series and can be delivered virtually or in person.

• If you work in law enforcement or are a first responder, please see here.

• If you work in a school-based setting, please see here.

Community Workshop Requests

Who We Work With

Our workshops are designed for a wide range of audiences, including:

• Community groups and neighborhood organizations

• Nonprofit and social service organizations

• Educational institutions

• Faith-based communities

• Healthcare and behavioral health professionals

• Employers and workplace teams

• Youth-serving organizations

• Any group interested in preventing violence and supporting healthy, safe communities

Training Topics

Workshops are tailored to your audience and can address a variety of topics, including:

• Domestic Violence Dynamics

• Power and Control, Coercive Control, and the Cycle of Violence

• Barriers to Leaving and Survivor Experiences

• Trauma-Informed Care and Response

• Safety Planning and Danger Assessments

• Direct Service and Crisis Intervention Skills

• Teen Dating Violence Prevention

• Healthy Relationships and Communication

• Sexual Violence, Consent, and Boundaries

• Stalking Awareness and Prevention

• Bystander Intervention

• Violence Prevention Strategies

• Working with Survivors of Violence

• Vicarious Trauma and Professional Wellness

Don't see the topic you're looking for? We are happy to work with you to develop a customized training that meets your organization's needs.

Workshop Details

• Date & Time: Flexible and scheduled based on your group's availability

• Location: Trainings can be hosted at your facility, at YWCA Evanston/North Shore, or virtually

• Format: Presentations, interactive workshops, training series, and professional development sessions

Why Partner With Us

Our trainings are grounded in evidence-informed practices, trauma-informed principles, and years of experience working directly with survivors and communities. Participants leave with practical knowledge, actionable skills, and resources they can immediately apply in their personal lives, workplaces, and communities.

Together, we can build safer, healthier communities through education, prevention, and meaningful engagement.

Request a Workshop

Interested in bringing a workshop or training to your organization? Contact us to discuss your goals, audience, and timeline. We will work with you to create a customized learning experience that meets your needs.