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Step One Training: Exploring the Dynamics of Gender-Based Violence
Join Us on Sunday, November 16th for Step One Training
10:00AM – 2:00PM | 9770 Patuxent Woods Dr., Suite 100, Columbia, MD.
Incorporated in 1978, HopeWorks of Howard County is a private nonprofit agency. Our mission is to support and advocate for people in Howard County affected by sexual and intimate partner violence and to engage the community in creating the change required for violence prevention. HopeWorks’ services include crisis shelter, clinical counseling, advocacy, legal resources, survivor wellbeing, wellness and support programs, prevention education for adults and youth, training for professionals, community self-care & social justice programs and volunteer opportunities.
Community members, volunteer applicants, parents and partners are invited to join us for this interactive, in-person workshop centered on both understanding the root causes of violence and the ways communities can create the change required for violence prevention.
This free training is required for volunteer candidates and open to the public.
To Register, Click Here!
This workshop will include:
- an overview of domestic violence
- an overview of teen dating violence
- an overview of sexual violence
- an exploration of the root causes of violence
- an introduction to HopeWorks’ services and programs
- information on volunteering opportunities





