We operate a shelter and offer services for women and their children whom are victims of domestic violence and/or homelessness.
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Domestic Violence Training

The Family Resource Center has various types of trainings, free of charge, to offer groups, agencies and citizens in our community.

1.  Domestic Violence, what is it ?
This is an overview of what domestic violence is and how the Family Resource Center can help. (Excellent training for groups and organizations.) (1 hr)

2.  Domestic Violence In the Workplace
This training is ideal for supervisors, floor managers, or any group of people that oversee individuals on a job site.

  • It identifies red flags to look for in an abused person and/or an abuser.
  • It covers what domestic violence is and how it affects a company when one of its employees is a victim.
  • Statistics on domestic violence in the workplace.
  • How they can help a possible victim, referrals and information. (2hrs.)
3.  Red Flags for domestic violence in children
This training is excellent for caregivers. (2hrs.)

4.  Paws-ative Protection for Pets
This training is intended to help the public become more aware of how the abuse of family pets are related to and lead into domestic violence.  (1 hr.)

Please call the Family Resource Center at 540-483-5088 for more information.

 

Franklin County Family Resource Center
PO Box 188 • Rocky Mount, VA • 540-483-5088 (TTY available)
cindytreadway@franklincountyva.org