Community OUtreach
At Journey Center for Safety and Healing, we believe providing basic education on topics relating to domestic violence and dating violence is critical to building awareness and addressing these public health crises in our community.
Journey Center offers educational presentations on the dynamics of domestic violence, as well as agency programs, and services in a variety of venues including but not limited to: businesses, community groups, social service agencies, schools, churches, etc.
Journey Center provides resource tables at various health fairs, community forums, and other events.
Please call 216.229.2420 to inquire about community outreach or to request that a Journey Center representative attend your next event.
Journey Center tries to accommodate every request, however, we cannot guarantee availability for every request. Please understand that we may have limited staff capacity and resources.
Professional Training
Journey Center offers a wide variety of professional training workshops to the greater Cleveland area. As an agency, we provide trainers with expertise in the areas of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and other related topics.
Expanding our knowledge of these issues is critical to providing effective support, intervention, and resources to families experiencing trauma and violence.
Professional training workshops are appropriate for and beneficial to anyone who works with youth and families in any capacity
We are able to offer training at Journey Center’s administrative office or on-site at your agency
All training workshops can be modified to meet your organizational needs
Journey Center is an accredited provider of CEUs for Ohio Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists. Journey Center provider: #RCS110606 and #RTX112404.
To inquire about professional training and to receive more information on training topics, scheduling, fees, etc., please contact Carol at: ccarbary@journeyneo.org.
Journey Center Professional Training
Domestic Violence – History of the Movement to “What’s Trending”?
1-1.5 Hour Training | CEUs available
This training will look back at the history of domestic violence and the movement. We will discuss where the movement is at and where we are headed including discussing “trending” topics and phrases in the world of domestic violence.
Domestic Violence Advocacy
1.5 Hour Training | CEUs available
This training is designed for individuals to take away an understanding of what domestic violence is and is not. Attendees will know how to define domestic violence, types of abuse, and what the cycle of violence is. Attendees will know how to respond to someone who may be experiencing an unhealthy or abusive relationship.
Dynamics of Domestic Violence
1.5 Hour Training | CEUs available
This training is designed for individuals to take away an understanding of what domestic violence is and is not. Attendees will know how to define domestic violence, types of abuse, and what the cycle of violence is. Attendees will know how to respond to someone who may be experiencing an unhealthy or abusive relationship.
Safety Planning with Survivors
1.5 Hour Training | CEUs available
This training is designed for individuals and professionals to understand the importance of safety planning with those experiencing domestic violence. Attendees will know the importance of an individualized safety planning that includes safety for individuals in staying in their relationships, those who are unsure, and those that are leaving. They will know and understand safety tips and plans for multiple scenarios and situations.
Self-Care for Advocates
1.5 Hour Training | CEUs available
This training will talk about the symptoms and risk factors for burnout and vicarious trauma. We will talk about the importance of self-care and strategies for those who are working with individuals and families experiencing domestic violence including the importance of recognizing the advocates role as helpers.
Understanding Abusers
1.5 Hour Training | CEUs available
This training is designed for professionals to better understand the dynamics of male abusers through a research-based lens. By the end of this training, attendees should better understand the question, “Why does he do that?”
Understanding Victims
1.5 Hour Training | CEUs available
This training is designed for professionals to better understand the dynamics of victims of domestic violence. By the end of this training, attendees should better understand the question, “Why do victims stay?”
Working with Survivors
1.5 Hour Training | CEUs available
This training is designed for professionals to be better prepared to work with individuals and families experiencing domestic violence. At the end of the training, attendees will know what to say/not say, know what an advocate is and is not through the lens of an empowerment model, and have tools to better serve their clients.
Due to staff reductions resulting from severe funding cuts, we may not be able to provide CEU trainings at this time. Please contact Carol to discuss: ccarbary@journeyneo.org
Upcoming Webinars
DV: What’s Trending
This free training is designed for anyone who works with and supports those who are or have been impacted by abuse.
Journey Center Trainings
Click here to view Journey Center’s full training library.
Find past trainings and other education videos on Journey Center’s YouTube.
Additional Training Topics
Domestic Violence 101
Domestic Violence Advocacy
Domestic Violence for Faith Communities
Domestic Violence & Technology
Domestic Violence Dynamics & Lethality Factors
Dynamics of Abusers and Victims
Intimate Partner Stalking
Navigating the Legal System
Risk Factors for Lethal Domestic Violence
Teen Dating Violence
For additional training topics or for more information contact Carol at ccarbary@journeyneo.org.