Sexual and Domestic Violence Organizations
Improve your operations and the well-being of your staff with our free programs.
Staff of sexual and domestic violence organizations do hard work that puts them at risk of suffering from compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious trauma. RAFT recognizes the various challenges that come with working as a sexual and domestic violence advocate. In order for survivors to continue getting the support they need and deserve, the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of advocates must be addressed. RAFT is committed to providing advocates with the tools to build resilience to challenges in work and life.
“This workshop was absolutely amazing. It was extremely beneficial for our staff to take the time to learn these techniques and tools. It was a bonding experience for our team while we learned essential information. 100% recommend." - Advocate, SOS Kansas
RAFT’s main workshop series, “Building Blocks to Resilience,” is a series of five 2-hour virtual workshops offered to advocates and staff of sexual and domestic violence agencies and coalitions. Our workshops are interactive and engaging, emphasizing story-telling and discussion to teach and connect with our advocate attendees.
Through our workshop series, you and your colleagues will learn critical resilience-building tools, identify your individual and organizational strengths and values, and practice relaxation techniques to improve overall well-being and resilience.
Advocates can participate in RAFT programs at no cost, and we accept donations from organizations that have funds to contribute in that way. If you are interested in bringing the RAFT curriculum to your organization, set up an outreach meeting, using this link, with Maegan Bradshaw, our Outreach and Engagement Coordinator!
"These sessions were much needed and rejuvenating. Appreciate you all so much for the amazing work you do to accompany advocates in their healing journey and the positive ripple effect you have not only on the advocates you train, but also on their clients, clients' families, and the world." - Advocate, Kan-Win Illinois
Below is a brief description of our workshops. To download a flyer of these offerings, click the link at the bottom of the page.
Workshop #1: The Importance of Personal Boundaries
- Define types of personal boundaries
- Discover how you currently set boundaries in your life
- Create a plan to set effective personal boundaries
Workshop #2: Discovering Your Values and Saying "No" in a Positive Way
- Identify your core values
- Learn strategy to say "No" by upholding your values
- Learn to use your values to empower your "No"
- Practice saying "No" while maintaining relationships
Workshop #3: Building Resilience to Shame
- Understand shame and guilt
- Identify sources and triggers for shame in our lives
- Learn 3 tools for connection
Workshop #4: Strengths in Decision-Making
- Identify your character strengths
- Understand the effects of a strength-focused thought process
- Use strengths to empower your decision-making
Workshop #5: Thriving Through Gratitude and Empathy
- Comprehensive review of RAFT workshop curriculum
- Create an intentional self-care plan using positive psychology tools
- Holistic well-being
Ongoing Support Calls
RAFT's support of you and your organization doesn't end with our workshop series. RAFT offers monthly support calls for advocates, advocate-survivors, and leaders.
RAFT Advocate Support Calls
On the first Wednesday and fourth Friday of every month, RAFT hosts a support call for sexual and domestic violence advocates. The group meets to share challenges, experiences, and successes and support each other through conversation. You can also join these calls and listen if that supports you.
Register here for the Wednesday call.
Register here for the Friday call.
RAFT Leadership Calls
On the second Tuesday and Wednesday of every month, RAFT hosts a leadership call for people in any leadership role within a DV or SV organization. These calls discuss different leadership topics and tools while also giving space for leaders to share their challenges, experiences, and successes. You can get more information about these calls by emailing Jeremie Miller, Executive Director.
Register here for the Tuesday call.
Register here for the Wednesday call.
RAFT Advocate-Survivor Support Calls
On the third Wednesday of every month, RAFT hosts a support call for advocates working and volunteering in DV/SV response services who also identify as survivors of violence. This call aims to provide a space for advocate-survivors to connect and share your experiences, needs, and resources. You can also join these calls and just listen if that supports you.