Outreach / Training

There are a myriad of factors that contribute to the dynamics that perpetuate domestic violence. Project Safeguard, in our efforts to eradicate domestic violence, collects data, conducts research, and analyzes information on all components related to domestic violence:

• From the number of women who experience violence;
• To the community response;
• To the effects on children;
• To available services;
• To the cost for employers.

The resulting picture from these sources is an informative and frightening collection of reality that we use to develop training and community outreach presentations.

Training Sessions and Workshops

Project Safeguard training sessions are utilized by:

• Law enforcement agencies;
• City and district attorney's offices;
• Court administrators;
• Victim advocates;
• Perpetrator treatment providers; and
• Community Groups: Designed to help individuals identify if a friend or family member may be involved in a toxic relationship and how to help.
• Employers

The focus of these sessions is on the dynamics of domestic violence:

• What individuals might see when attending to an incident;
• How the immediate impression may or may not truly reflect the facts of the situation.
• We help responders learn to recognize the predominant aggressor and to assess the dangers of the relationship as a whole.
• We help them realize that asking the question, "Why doesn't she just leave?" is not appropriate. The real question is "Why does he continue to abuse her?"

Knowing how to appropriately "step up" to assist an abused woman is an empowering act of courage.

Employment Workshop: "Domestic Violence in the Workplace"

This workshop is designed to assist employers and their employees in recognizing signs of abuse. Project Safeguard provides information and ideas to minimize loss and liability.

Our workshops can be tailored for any age group, any size employer audience, and we provide resource information and ideas for safety planning.

For more information or to schedule a presentation please call us at 303-863-7416 or email director@projectsafeguard.net or fundraiser@projectsafeguard.net.