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The Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence (RICADV) is proud to offer a biannual training calendar with workshops and trainings covering a wide variety of topics related to domestic violence awareness and prevention.

Our advocacy training sessions focus on supporting advocates in their work by exploring best practices, expanding and deepening advocates’ knowledge and building skills for work in the field. Through our community workshops, we share information for any individual interested in learning more about domestic violence or related issues and topics.

In an effort to go paperless, we phased out our training calendar brochures and postcards.

Please click here to read our COVID-19 Policy before attending any meetings, trainings or events at the RICADV.

Are There Training Fees?

Fees must be paid prior to training sessions.
There is no registration fee for staff or volunteers from SOAR, RICADV affiliate members, and RICADV full member agencies. However, member agencies will be charged the cost of registration if cancellation notice is not received within 24 hours of the training.
If you are not a staff member or volunteer with one of these agencies, please proceed to the secure online payment site after completing your registration form in order to submit your training fee.

Cancellation Policy

The RICADV has a no refund policy for cancellations.
Registration may be transferred to another individual or to another training on the RICADV Training Calendar.
RICADV full member agencies and affiliate members will be charged the cost of registration if cancellation notice is not received within 24 hours of the training.

Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)

CEUs will be provided for certain trainings, as indicated on the current training calendar. For more information, please contact Janie Woodard, our Community Engagement Specialist, at 401-467-9940 or janie@ricadv.org.

Interpreters

Interpreters are available upon request.
Please notify the RICADV at least three weeks prior to the training session.

Fragrance Free Policy

The RICADV encourages people who attend our trainings to refrain from wearing fragrances, as some folks have severe fragrance intolerances that can interfere with their well-being. Thank you for participating in our fragrance-free practice.

Types of Training

The RICADV’s Training Calendar is intended to provide information, strengthen skills, and share best practices to support direct service advocates, social workers, educators, health care professionals, and others in effectively addressing and preventing domestic violence.

Within each Training Calendar, we strive to offer topics in the following categories:

Basic – topics that advocates should know about as they start working with survivors of domestic violence. Basic trainings include Domestic Violence 101, In Her Shoes, and History of the Domestic Violence Movement.

Advanced – topics that explore best practices and provide data-driven knowledge on issues related to domestic violence. Advanced trainings we’ve offered in the past include Exploring Safety: The Role of the Advocate and Serving Immigrants and Refugees: A Cultural Competency Workshop.
Professional Development – skill-building opportunities to improve advocates’ competence and effectiveness in areas such as facilitation and supervision.

Local Training
Local training is provided by request through our member agencies for schools, workplaces, health care settings, and any group or organization looking to learn more about domestic violence, dating violence, and related issues. For more information and to coordinate a training or presentation, please contact the RICADV office at 401-467-9940, or contact your local member agency directly. Some fees may apply.

National Training and Technical Assistance
The RICADV also provides training and technical assistance nationally to other state coalitions, programs, and organizations by request when possible.

16 2:00 pm: RI-VINE & Post Conviction Advocacy 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm December 16, 2025 Date: Tuesday, December 16th Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm Where: RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 641 Bald Hill Rd Ste. 1, Warwick, RI 02886 Facilitator: Kimberly Maciel, BS – Victim Advocate / VINE Program Coordinator RSVP here! This training provides an overview of the Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) system, including its history, key features, and how to navigate the website and offender search portal. In addition, participants will gain a clear understanding of the role of Crime Victim Advocates within the Department of Corrections (DOC) and the essential functions of the Office on Victim Services. The session will also cover post-conviction advocacy— what happens after an offender is sentenced— and explore the services and resources available to victims as offenders are prepared for release from custody. RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence 641 Bald Hill Rd Warwick, RI 02886 View Location Map More information Buy Tickets iCal Google Calendar

The confidential statewide Helpline can be reached by calling 1-800-494-8100 or using the online chat here. The Helpline is for all victims of violent crime, including domestic and dating abuse, and those looking for more information to help a victim of violence.