WIT provides community education programs, trainings and technical assistance, in the Philadelphia region, to help the community understand the links between domestic violence, substance abuse, child abuse and community violence. Click here for a complete description of each program (PDF). WIT can work to help your group develop knowledge and skills on the following topics, or we can design a program to meet your unique needs:

Domestic Violence 101

This workshop introduces the definition and dynamics of domestic violence, as well as the four types of abusive behaviors that survivors of domestic violence often face. This interactive workshop session includes discussion about the prevalence of abusive relationships, obstacles to leaving, warnings signs, how to talk with someone who may be in an abusive relationship, as well as what local resources are available.

Teen Dating Violence

Between 20 and 45% of all middle and high school students have experienced some form of physical, sexual, emotional or economic abuse by a dating partner. Please see more about what WIT is doing in the community by clicking here.

Domestic Violence Screening in a Health Care Setting (RADAR)

In addition to the basic information presented in the DV101 workshop, this workshop provides health care professionals with a greater understanding of the importance of routine, culturally sensitive domestic violence screening. This workshop is appropriate for all health care professionals and students.

Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse

In this workshop, we introduce the basic of domestic violence and then turn our focus to the linkage between domestic violence and substance abuse. We examine the dynamics of a woman in recovery, in the midst of an active addiction or dealing with the repercussions of her partner’s addiction in the context of an abusive relationship; as well as safety planning around addiction issues. This workshop can be geared toward all audiences, though it can be particularly relevant for patients or staff at substance abuse treatment facilities.

Domestic Violence and Children

Researchers have long been aware of the link between domestic violence and child abuse. Even if children are witnesses to acts of violence and not the intended targets, they can be affected in the same ways as children who are physically and sexually abused. In this workshop, we examine the ways in which children who witness domestic violence are affected, and what risk factors these children face.

Women’s Anti-Violence Education Program

The WAVE program teaches practical, supportive, empowering safety, assertiveness and self-defense skills to women, girls and others targets for gender-based assault. Please see more about this program by clicking here.

If you are interested in learning more or scheduling training, please contact Debasri Ghosh at 215-564-5301 x122 or click here to email.