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Training for Change: Empowering Communities Through Education

At Victims’ Intervention Program (VIP), we believe that education is a powerful tool for prevention, healing, and community transformation. Our interactive and trauma-informed trainings are designed to raise awareness, build skills, and equip individuals and organizations with the tools they need to recognize, respond to, and prevent abuse, violence, and exploitation.

Whether you’re a professional, educator, parent, student, or community member, our wide range of training topics—from child abuse recognition and human trafficking to teen dating violence and trauma-informed workplaces—can be tailored to meet your unique needs.

Explore our menu of trainings and join us in creating safer, more informed, and more compassionate communities.

All About VIP

General overview of VIP’s services and programing.

Length of Training: 30 or 60 minutes

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Recognizing & Responding to Child Abuse

Focuses on recognizing the signs of child abuse, including physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect. Participants will learn how to identify indicators of abuse at

various stages of development and the importance of listening and creating a safe space for children.

Length of Training: 30min or 60 min

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Mandated Reporting

State required training on reporting child abuse to PA State ChildLine.

Length of Training: 3 hours

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Adverse Childhood Experiences

Overview of ACES and the long term consequences of witnessing domestic violence can have on children.

Length of Training: 60 minutes

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Everyone Knows a Victim

Provides essential knowledge on the dynamics of domestic violence, including its impact on survivors and common barriers they face. Also available as an interactive simulation.

Length of Training: 60 minutes base training, 90 minutes interactive simulation

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Human Worth

Equips participants with the knowledge to identify the signs of human trafficking, recognize it’s various forms and how to connect victims with resources.

Length of Training: 60 minutes

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Aging with Respect

In-depth look at the various forms of elder abuse and neglect, including physical, emotional, financial, and neglectful behaviors, and how to help this vulnerable population.

Length of Training: 60 minutes

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Addressing Teen Dating Violence & Helping Teens Heal

This training focuses on raising awareness about teen dating violence (TDV) and equipping participants with the tools to identify, support, and intervene in cases of TDV. It covers the signs and types of abuse—physical, emotional, psychological, and digital—and discusses the impact of TDV on young people’s well-being.

Length of Training: 60 minutes

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Respect at Work

Helping to create a safe and healthy atmosphere in the work place. Recognizing sexual harassments and how to stop it.

Length of Training: 60- 120 minutes

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Stalking: Recognizing the Difference Between Love and Obsession

An inside look into the crime of stalking about recognizing the signs. Explores ways to safety plan with stalking victims and connecting them with helpful resources.

Length of Training: 60 Minutes

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Understanding Sexual Violence and Empowering Survivors (2 parts)

A look into the different types of sexual violence and their long-lasting effects on victims. Also addresses how participants could be active allies to survivors of

sexual violence and equip them with the skills to work closely with this specific population.

Length of Training: 60 minutes each part

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Safe Spaces: Building a Trauma-Informed Workplace for Emotional Well-Being

Explores the principles of a trauma-informed workplace and how leaders can foster an environment where employees feel emotionally safe and supported.

Length of Training: 60 Minutes

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Green Flag Relationships (COMING SOON!)

Helping participants recognize healthy behaviors in relationships.

Length of Training: 30 or 60 minutes

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Intimate Partner Violence in Later Life (IPVILL)

Domestic violence doesn’t stop as a victim ages. It just looks different.

Length of Training: 60 minutes

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Hidden Struggles: Addressing Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in LGBTQ+ Communities

Delves into the unique and complex experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals facing domestic violence and sexual assault. It explores the intersection of gender, sexuality, and abuse, highlighting the specific challenges LGBTQ+ survivors encounter, such as discrimination, lack of support, and fear of being outed.

Length of Training: 60 minutes

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Power of Pop Culture: How Media Shapes Young Minds on Relationships and Gender

Examines the influence of TV shows, movies, and music on young people’s perceptions of healthy relationships and gender roles. Participants will explore how media often reinforces harmful stereotypes, unrealistic expectations, and toxic relationship dynamics, shaping attitudes toward love, respect, and gender identity.

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Understanding the Link Between Substance Use and Healing

Explores the connection between substance use and trauma, helping participants understand how past traumatic experiences can contribute to substance abuse. It covers the impact of trauma on mental health, behavior, and coping mechanisms, and provides strategies for supporting individuals in recovery.

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Contact Chelsea @ 570-296-4357 or via email at VIP@vipempowers.org.

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