V.I. DV And Sexual Assault Council To Host National Network To End Domestic Violence For Financial Empowerment Training

The V.I. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Council (DSVAC) has announced that it will host the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) for a training on the “Moving Ahead through Financial Empowerment Curriculum” from July 9th – 10th, 2019. This curriculum tool kit is designed to help community leaders assist survivors of domestic violence move from short-term safety to long-term security by specifically addressing financial and economic needs and challenges, according to the release.

DVSAC described the training as an unprecedented opportunity for those that directly and indirectly interface with victims of domestic violence, including government officials, school system staff, nonprofit organizations, faith-based leaders and many other community leaders and advocates to learn how they can directly help survivors of domestic violence in the territory. The training will be facilitated by Kim Pentico, NNEDV director of economic justice programs.

The Moving Ahead through Financial Empowerment Curriculum was developed by The Allstate Foundation in partnership with the National Network to End Domestic Violence, and has been academically validated by Rutgers University. Each participant will receive a copy of the “Moving Ahead” training curriculum, the release said. The cost for the training is $30, however, interested participants can become a member of DVSAC for $25 and this training will be free of charge. Continued training is also available for an additional $25 fee. Refreshments will be provided by our sponsor, Speedy Redemption.

To register for this event, and for more information regarding other events being hosted by DVSAC, visit www.vidvsac.eventbrite.com.

The training dates are as follows:

• Tuesday, July 9, 2019 St. Thomas VI Small Business Development Center 8000 Nisky Center 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
• Wednesday, July 10, 2019 St. Croix VI Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Council Office 4100 Sion Farm Shopping Center, Christiansted 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

To RSVP visit www.vidvsac.eventbrite.com. Media contact information: Kalyn Fahie Program Liaison Virgin Islands Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Council (DVSAC) 9180 Estate Thomas – Unit K 2005 St. Thomas, VI 00802 Tel. (340) 774-0144 Cell 313-642-7505 [email protected] or [email protected]