Domestic Violence Advocacy Certification

Trauma-informed.

Survivor-centered.

YWCA offers the 40-Hour Domestic Violence Advocacy Training to community members who are looking to become domestic violence advocates. Each certification is for 40 hours of training in advocacy for Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault. This training ensures that the needs of domestic violence Survivors have been met and served through a trauma informed, culturally responsive lens.

See below for information about our 2024 cohorts!

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YWCA DV Advocacy Cohort Model

YWCA's unique cohort model gives attendees the opportunity to network and build relationships with other passionate advocates over the course of the certification training. Interactive, high-touch and relationship-based, our cohort model provides brave space for attendees to learn and grow together.

Upcoming Cohorts ↘

Winter Cohort: February 26th, 2024 - March 27th, 2024

SOLD OUT!

Spring Cohort: April 29th, 2024 - June 4th, 2024

Summer Cohort: August 12th, 2024 - September 17th, 2024

Fall Cohort: October 14th, 2024 - November 13th, 2024

Questions?

Contact our Social Justice Department for more information and to see if becoming a Domestic Violence Advocate is right for you!

FAQs

  • The certification is 40-hours long and cost $400.

  • We would love to have you make up the missing course the next time it is offered! Email us what course you missed and we will get you registered.

  • We do not record our workshops to keep the brave space. All workshops are live and interactive with group engagement.