Thank you for your interest in wanting to gain more knowledge working with individuals who have been affected by gender-based violence.
This 70-hour training is a requirement for ALL victim services staff, volunteers and interns that are going to be working directly with survivors. This training session is PCADV and PCAR approved and grants Confidentiality Privilege to those that complete the training and work/volunteer/intern at a local center under the supervision of PCADV and PCAR. This privilege allows protected communications between a survivor and an advocate.
If you are interested in other opportunities besides direct services, see our other opportunities here.
Upcoming Trainings
January, March, June, & September, 2023
Please note these times may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
YWCA York is York County’s sole provider of comprehensive services to those impacted by violence in our community, with expertise in working with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Our trainers are both educators and service providers working with survivors. Our services include:
- 24/7 Confidential Hotline
- Emergency Shelter
- Individual Counseling
- Support Groups
- Legal Advocacy
- Medical Advocacy & Accompaniment
- Community Outreach and Education
- Intro to DV/SA/HT
- Trauma Informed Care
- Values & Oppression
- Cultural Competence
- Confidentiality & Privilege
- Ethics & Principals in Advocacy
- Impact of Violence on Children
- Skill Development
- Functioning within Systems
- Local Center Information & Services
This is a 70-hour training utilizing both in-class sessions and online modules for anyone who is employed by a victim service provider, interns, and direct service volunteer.
Advocate Training will be held four times a year on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (9:00am-4:00pm) during the first 2 weeks of the following months: January, March, June & September.
If we need to reschedule Advocate training for any reason, the training will be scheduled for the following month during the first 2 weeks of the month.
You will be notified 1 week prior if the training needs to be rescheduled.
FREE for Staff/Volunteers & Interns!
*This training is a requirement for ALL our victim services staff, volunteers and interns that are going to be working directly with survivors. This training session is PCADV and PCAR approved and grants Confidentiality Privilege to those that complete the training and work/volunteer/intern at a local center under the supervision of PCADV and PCAR. This privilege allows protected communications between a survivor and an advocate. Training must all be completed before direct service work can begin.
If you have questions, please reach out to:
Joanie Wolf
Professional Development & Training Specialist
YWCA York
jwolf@ywcayork.org