Description of Training:
This two-part training will provide domestic violence advocates and victim services programs with best practices for engaging and collaborating with faith-based organizations. Part one of the training will focus on the benefits of, and strategies for, engaging faith communities in efforts to strengthen and improve the system of care, safety, and support for survivors of domestic violence and their children and hold perpetrators of violence accountable. Part two will review strategies for engagement and provide an opportunity for questions and answers and coaching. The information in this training is intended to help domestic violence programs successfully collaborate with faith-based organizations and develop a shared vision of supporting survivors of domestic violence and their children, promoting healthy relationships, and ending domestic violence in families.
Presenter: Ghia Kelly is a faith leader, visionary, and social justice advocate. She has a passion for empowering individuals and helping them reach their maximum potential both naturally and spiritually. Ghia is the Founder & CEO of The Gift of Truth Inc., a faith-based organization and ministry that seeks to create opportunities and safe spaces for individuals to learn, heal, and grow. She advocated on behalf of survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their children for nearly a decade at the community and state coalition levels. Ghia is also a certified life coach, trainer and public speaker with expertise in several areas such as violence against women, mental and emotional health, racial equity, and spiritual identity and purpose. Ghia holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Management, a master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, and she is currently pursuing her doctorate in Transformational Leadership. Ghia is an ordained Elder and has dedicated her life to empowering women, advocating against injustice, and ministering to the whole person- body, soul, and spirit
Location: Virtual
Dates: Part 1: February 23, 2021
Part 2: March 2, 2021
Both trainings will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Webinar link and password will be emailed the day before the training to all people who have registered. To register, please click on the registration button above.
Cost: There is no cost for this training.
Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to attend, please notify Tricia Everetts as soon as possible. Contact information is below.