F.A.C.T. Workshops
FAMILIES AGAINST CRIME & TRAUMA
Victims/Families Support Workshop
“ A Victims Point of View” 2009 Workshop
“The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing… not healing, not curing…that is a friend who cares.”
–Henri Nouwen
As part of our “Victims Reaching Out to Victims” Workshop, F.A.C.T. Founders David Toner & Sandra Martins-Toner will be presenting a one day Developmental Workshop. The Workshop will include the basic knowledge and protocols for contacting and dealing, and communicating effectively with crime victims and their families following the traumatic death of their loved one.
This workshop offers the unique perspective of being facilitated from the “Victims Point Of View.” V.P.O.V. is a new and crucial perspective for frontline support workers and emergency responders to better understand and deal with those affected by a violent trauma.
Join us for this workshop and learn:
Understanding the victims/families traumatic loss and grief
How to build a supportive connection between Frontline/Support worker and victim/family
New perspectives on grief and coping strategies
How to diffuse anger and victim hostility
How to direct the victim/family members to appropriate resources
How to assist the victim with writing a Victim Impact Statement
FORMAT: An interactive workshop with opportunities to ask questions, and apply the information to your own day to day needs.
COST: $125.00 Cost includes workshop manual, materials and hand outs
STUDENTS: $65.00 Cost includes workshop manual, materials and hand outs
CONTACT: Sandra Martins-Toner – (604)-525-3245
Toll Free 1-866-996-FACT (3228)
for more information on how to register for this workshop
TO REGISTER: Registration is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pre-registration and payment is required to reserve a space.
Class size is a maximum of 15 participants
