IN 2024, GNESA WILL BE DOING A HYBRID OF IN-PERSON TRAININGS AND ONLINE/VIRTUAL TRAININGS.
AS THE CURRENT HEALTH CRISIS IS CONSTANTLY CHANGING, GNESA WILL FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND WILL MAKE CHANGES TO TRAINING IF/WHEN NECCESSARY.
PLEASE CONTACT GNESA WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
Welcome to GNESA's training page! We are currently working on scheduling trainings for advocates.If you do not see the training you are interested in below, please check back for updated training information. Once future training dates are set, further training information and registration links will be posted here on our website:
Upcoming Trainings
Multidisciplinary Teams - Response to Sexual Assault - ADVOCATES
Sexual Assault Response Teams are a multipdisciplinary team that provides specialized immediate response to victims of recent sexual assault by implementing a comprehensive, sensitive, coordinated system of intervention and care for sexual assault victims. The team typically includes victim advocates, health care personnel, law enforcement representatives, and prosecutors. This training will include classroom discussion on advanced advocacy topics and participation as an advocate in mock forensic medical exams and mock law enforcement interviews.
Dates: September 16 - September 20, 2024
Times: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Georgia Public Safety Training Center, 1000 Indian Springs Drive, Forsyth, GA 31029
Presenter: Dottie Stafford
There is no cost to participate in the training but accommodations will NOT be covered.
Each participant must cover the cost of hotel accommodation or mileage.
There are 15 slots available for advocates who wish to participate.
Click the LINK to register for the training.
If you are having trouble with registration, did not receive an email confirming your registration, or have additional questions, please contact Dottie Stafford at 478-719-8808 or 478-444-3424 or by email at dstafford@gnesa.org.
4 Day Sexual Assault Advocacy Training - ONLINE
This FOUR day training will provide new sexual assault advocates and other participants with knowledge, skills, and abilities to address: what is sexual assault advocacy, realities of sexual assault, impact of sexual assault, procedures in common advocacy situations, recovery education and skills training, and compassion fatigue/self-care.
Dates: October 22 - October 25, 2024 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Presenter: Dottie Stafford
Click the LINK to register for the training.
You will receive a DropBox link with materials for the training closer to the date of the class.
If you are having trouble with registration or did not receive an email confirming your registration or have questions, please call Dottie at 478-719-8808 or contact through email at dstafford@gnesa.org.
Additional trainings coming soon!
If you are enterested in hosting a training in your area or for special training requests, please contact GNESA.
Thank you for your interest.