40-Hour Advocacy Training
Learn how to support survivors and prevent violence
What is the 40-Hour Advocacy Training?
360 Communities’ 40-Hour Advocacy Training allows attendees to gain a greater understanding of domestic and sexual violence while equipping them with the foundational knowledge and skills to be an advocate through interactive activities, discussions, and a variety of content.
Topics:
Topics covered in this session include advocacy basics, cultural self-awareness, rape culture, effects of trauma, the criminal justice system, and more.
Format:
There will be a combination of in-person meetings and self-paced, online work.
Attendance at all in-person classes is required to receive a certificate of completion. Opportunities for making up hours are limited due to the interactive and discussion-based nature of the training.
This training meets the mandated 40-hour training requirement for direct service advocates in Minnesota and is required for all volunteers in the Violence Prevention and Intervention program at 360 Communities.
Future Sessions
360 Communities holds its 40-Hour Advocacy Training twice per year in Dakota County, once in the spring and once in the fall. Exact details of upcoming trainings will be posted once finalized. If you are interested in being notified when registration for the next session of this training becomes available, or if you have any questions about the training, please contact the training facilitator, Molly C., at mollyc@360communities.org.
How we can help
Frequently Asked Questions
If you would like to speak with a member of our staff, we are available 24/7 at (651) 452-7288. You can also review our frequently asked questions and answers.
Lewis House Shelter
Lewis House is a safe haven for victims of domestic and sexual violence.
If you need support, call the Lewis House today, 24/7, at (651) 452-7288 and our staff will help.
All services are free and confidential.
Did you know that the Lewis House is named after the late State Senator B. Robert Lewis, who championed violence prevention and intervention work in Minnesota?
We are always looking for ways to improve our services. If you stayed at the Lewis House and recently departed, please consider filling out our survey.
Services Beyond Shelter
Not all survivors want or need shelter. We can meet you where it works best for you.
Sexual Violence Services
You do not need to cope with sexual violence alone. We can help.
Support Groups
Community Outreach Youth Ambassadors (COYA)
COYA is a supportive and empowering space for youth impacted by sexual and domestic violence to connect, heal, and strengthen their voices.
Survivor Support Dog
360 Communities was the first domestic violence agency in the state to use trained dogs to support survivors.
40-Hour Advocacy Training
360 Communities’ 40-Hour Advocacy Training allows attendees to gain a greater understanding of domestic and sexual violence while equipping them with the foundational knowledge and skills to be an advocate through interactive activities, discussions, and a variety of content.
Education & Resources
Violence prevention begins with all of us. 360 Communities educates the public about the causes of domestic and sexual violence and works upstream to promote healthy relationships.
- We give presentations in schools and the broader community.
- We provide educational resources.
- We provide a 40-Hour Advocacy Training for those wishing to increase their knowledge and skills to support survivors.