Volunteer Training
Committed community members play a vital role in helping to end the cycle of domestic violence, and are the driving force behind Haven Hills. Haven Hills offers a 40-hour state mandated volunteer training for those interested in working directly with clients (e.g., Crisis Line, etc.). We match concerned citizens' skills or special interests to one of the many volunteer opportunities available.

40-Hour Training Sessions
This training meets the guidelines for California certification in Domestic Violence Training and can also be taken for continuing education credits. It is a comprehensive study of domestic violence, factors that contribute to abuse, and the impact of battering on family and society.

Topics covered include:

• History of the Battered Women's Movement
• Why Victims Stay, Why Batterers Batter
• Domestic Violence and Pregnancy, Child Abuse, Elder Abuse
• The Criminal Justice System: How the System Works, When Battered Women Kill
• Sexual Assault and Marital Rape
• The Impact of Drug and Alcohol
• Suicide
• Economics, Class, Religion, Ethnicity and Immigration Issues
• Battering in the Gay and Lesbian Community
• Family Law, the Legal System and Law Enforcement
• Teen Dating Violence
• Compassion Fatigue
• Crisis Intervention
• Active Listening Techniques

If you are interested in giving of your time to support Haven Hills' efforts, please visit the Volunteer section of this site.

For more information, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 818.887.7481 or send an email to safe@havenhills.org.