Community Presentations
FREE TRAININGS and PRESENTATIONS
Our Community Educators promote healthy relationships and empower community members of all ages to understand, prevent and respond effectively to forms of domestic and teen dating abuse through interactive presentations, training workshops, speeches, Q&A panels and resource fairs.
Free to all local businesses, service providers, organizations, community groups, schools, and colleges—in-person or virtually.
Presentation Topics
These interactive presentations are recommended for all community members, professional organizations, businesses, community organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, non-profits, and volunteers. Learn more about our presentation topics below.
All presentations can be customized to fit your needs, virtually or in person.
Dynamics of Domestic Abuse
Sometimes referred to as “DV 101,” this presentation takes participants through an extensive understanding of how abuse works and how to respond to it. Learn about the characteristics of abuse, different forms of abuse, the cycle of abuse, why people stay in abusive relationships, the effects if witnessing domestic abuse on children, warning signs, the importance of safety planning, and how to report and respond to abuse.
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Questions Answered:
- Why do people abuse others?
- What are the different types of abuse?
- Why would someone stay?
- What are the warning signs?
- What are the impacts on children who witness abuse?
- What can I do to help myself or survivors?
Digital Media and Abuse
In this presentation we discuss how modern-day technology and social media have increased access to people and information. However, it has also created unintended consequences. We aim to foster awareness so that youth can identify emotions and set healthy boundaries. We will discuss:
- Ease of access to a wealth of information including porn and other sexual content.
- The dangers and legal ramifications of sexting.
- The dangers of social media.
Questions Answered:
- Is access to violent sexual content normalizing violence against women?
- Are women being objectivized through TV, music, social media and easy access to porn?
- What types of abusive behaviors do teens experience through social media?
Balanced Life and Support Systems
In this workshop, we focus on building a balanced life and strengthening different support systems. We will discuss various aspects of a person’s life that can impact their overall well-being, such as: physical health, personal relationships, career and education, finances, personal growth, recreation, social connections, family, among others. Our Balanced Life tool will help participants better understand their unique needs and how to find balance when feeling stuck.
Duration: 60 minutes
Questions Answered:
- Why are you feeling out of balance?
- Which healthy boundaries do you need to set in your relationships?
- What areas of your life feel nourished and which could use more attention?
- What are your unique needs?
Childhood Domestic Abuse: Impact on Kids
Children who grow up witnessing domestic abuse experience what we call “childhood domestic abuse.” In this presentation, we facilitate discussions on the dynamics of domestic abuse, the negative effects of short- and long-term effects on children who witness abuse in their homes, risk factors, and ways that adults who work with children can help. This presentation is recommended for parents, school administrators, teachers, counselors, youth ministers, parents, anyone working with teens, and teens themselves.
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Teen Relationships and Dating Abuse
This is our introductory presentation for adults wishing to learn about teen relationships, dating abuse, and what teens are saying about these problems. Learn about the forms of dating abuse, the cycle of abuse, why teens stay in abusive relationships, the effects of abuse on teens, warning signs, how to break up safely, and how to report and respond to abuse. This presentation is recommended for parents, school administrators, teachers, counselors, youth ministers, parents, and anyone working with teens.
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Attachment Styles, Narcissism, and Their Role in Healthy Relationships and Intimate Partner Violence
This presentation examines attachment theory, the characteristics of various attachment styles, and how these patterns influence emotional regulation and relational dynamics. It also differentiates between insecure attachment and narcissistic traits. Special attention will be given to how both attachment issues and narcissistic behaviors can increase vulnerability to abuse and contribute to patterns of intimate partner violence. Participants will gain insight into fostering secure attachments and identifying patterns that may hinder emotional connection and explore pathways to healthier relationships.
In addition to presentations, we offer other types of programs, including a basic, agency overview, group activities, simulations, webinars, Q&A panels, and media interviews. We also deliver targeted talks to specific audiences, such as first responders and clinicians, business people, school staff and faith leaders.
HDNBC Agency Overview
We’d love to come and give a talk about how Hope’s Door New Beginning Center supports survivors with an overview of our agency’s history, mission, and free services for survivors of domestic abuse and their children in our community. This presentation can easily be extended to include an abbreviated overview of the Dynamics of Domestic Abuse, aka “DV 101”.
Webinars
We offer free webinars to the public. Anyone can join, and we offer free CEUs to attendees. Check out our webinar schedule and upcoming topics on our Webinars page.
Audience-Specific Presentations
We offer audience-specific presentations that include all of the elements of The Dynamics of Abuse presentation (described above) with additional information relevant to the professions of each specific audience. We offer domestic abuse presentations for business leaders, faith leaders, legal professionals, first responders, healthcare workers, salon workers, health and fitness trainers, and more.
The “In Her Shoes” simulations allow groups to temporarily experience life as a person in a domestic abuse situation. Similar to the old “Choose Your Own Adventure” books, these are interactive group exercises used in a workshop setting to help us connect to the day-to-day reality of people experiencing abuse, deepen our empathy for them, and compel us to take action. Participants move, do, think, and experience the lives of people living in abusive relationships.
Host a brown bag lunch or information session at your office or ours. Learn more about the In Her Shoes interactive group activities below.
"In Her Shoes" Programs
In Her Shoes: Living with Domestic Violence
This version is the original simulation, which is great for educating a broad range of community and professional groups and can be facilitated in sessions of one to two hours.
Note: The “In Her Shoes” and “In Their Shoes” resources and descriptions were provided by the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
In her Shoes: Economic Justice Edition
This version of In Her Shoes will increase awareness of the additional struggles that impoverished, abused women face. The perspective of the abuser is also represented in the Economic Justice Edition. This edition is most useful for longer training sessions and can facilitate group discussion.
In Their Shoes: Teens and Dating Violence
In Their Shoes: Teens and Dating Violence is a training kit for any group of adults who work with teens. Become one of six teen characters based on the experiences of real teens who enduring sexting violations, pregnancy, homophobia, and stalking. During this simulation, you make choices about your character’s relationships and move through the scenario by reading about interactions with their dating partner, family, friends, counselors, police, and others.
Who We Serve
HDNBC proudly serves anyone impacted by domestic abuse, family violence, or teen dating abuse regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, immigration status, primary language, or sexuality.
Multigenerational families with kids (and adults) of all ages are supported. We can also provide safety for pets.