Awareness can help prevent violence
Education gives people the tools to recognize warning signs, respond to concerns, support survivors, and create safer schools, workplaces, organizations, and communities.
ACT provides community education through professional trainings, classroom workshops, public speaking engagements, community events, and awareness initiatives.
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Learn to recognize the signs
Understand common warning signs and dynamics of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, teen dating violence, and related forms of abuse.
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Learn how to respond
Explore appropriate ways to support someone who may be experiencing violence or exploitation and connect them with resources.
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Build safer organizations
Training can help schools, workplaces, healthcare providers, service organizations, and community groups strengthen awareness and prevention.
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Promote prevention
Education can help challenge harmful behaviors, encourage healthy relationships, and increase community awareness before violence occurs.
Does any of this feel familiar?
If you recognize these patterns in your relationship, you are not alone. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Healthcare providers
Training for professionals who may encounter people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking.
Schools, colleges, and universities
Educational programs for students, educators, staff, and campus communities.
Service providers
Training for nonprofit, social-service, and community organizations.
Law enforcement and the justice system
Educational programs related to recognizing and responding to violence and exploitation.
Faith and community organizations
Programs for churches, clubs, civic organizations, and other community groups.
Mental health and media professionals
Education for mental health centers, news media, and other professionals who influence community awareness.
Important Note: Don’t see your organization listed? Contact ACT to ask about a presentation or training designed for your audience.
Support is available
ACT provides comprehensive care to anyone experiencing abuse, regardless of age, gender, race, or background.
Domestic violence
Learn about the dynamics of abuse, warning signs, power and control, available resources, and ways to support survivors.
Sexual assault and consent
Education may include sexual violence, consent, prevention, and related topics.
Human trafficking
Learn to recognize possible signs of trafficking and understand available community resources and responses.
Teen dating violence
Help teens, parents, educators, and youth-serving professionals recognize unhealthy relationships and understand prevention.
Childhood domestic violence
Explore how exposure to domestic violence can affect children and families.
Bystander behavior and prevention
Learn how individuals and communities can recognize concerning situations and respond in safer, constructive ways.
Bullying
Educational programs may address bullying, healthy behavior, prevention, and creating safer environments.
Turn awareness into action
Healing doesn’t happen all at once. We are here to support you at every stage, from immediate safety to long-term recovery.
Request a professional training
Bring ACT to your workplace, agency, school, healthcare organization, or professional group.
Host a classroom or community workshop
Invite ACT to provide education for students, families, community groups, or other audiences.
Invite ACT to a community event
ACT may participate in community health fairs, awareness events, outreach opportunities, and public education activities
Get involved with ACT
Support ACT’s prevention and education mission through volunteering, events, fundraising, or other community involvement.
Education, training, and community outreach
Here are the three primary paths you can explore.
Professional education
- In-service trainings
- Professional seminars
- Agency presentations
- Specialized topic education
- Prevention and awareness training
Schools and community programs
Document physical harm or sexual assault with specialized medical staff in a supportive environment.
- Medical exams by specialists
- Injury documentation
- Evidence collection (if desired)
- Support with medical follow-up
Prevention and awareness
- Domestic violence education
- Sexual assault education
- Human trafficking awareness
- Teen dating violence prevention
- Bystander education
- Bullying prevention
Frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about our services and your safety.
Bring ACT into your community
Whether you are planning professional development, a classroom workshop, a community event, or an awareness program, contact ACT to discuss your audience and goals.
Request professional training
For healthcare providers, service agencies, law enforcement, justice professionals, mental health providers, or other professional audiences.
Request a school or community program
For schools, colleges, youth programs, civic groups, faith communities, or community organizations.
Partner with ACT
Interested in volunteering, prevention efforts, outreach, or another way to support ACT’s work?
