REAP Training Institute
On October 20 - 22, 2010, the REAP Training Institute will hold it's next REAP facilitator and economic advocacy training. Attendees will have the opportunity to focus on developing skills necessary to implement REAP economic education classes, and increase their skills around economic advocacy.
- Cost of the three day training is: $275.00
- Curriculum Cost: $150.00
- TRAINING SITE: Residence Inn - St. Louis Downtown 525 South Jefferson Avenue, St. Louis
Phone: 314-289-7500
Mention ROW/REAP to get group rate
- St. Louis, MO
REGISTRATION
Day 1 – 2:
Economic Education REAP Facilitator Training: During the first 2 days of the training, advocates receive the knowledge and skills to implement the REAP economic education classes including:
- Introduction to the connections between domestic violence, oppression and poverty; facilitator skills; and adult learning principles
- Intense focus on safety, economic education and appropriate use of language
- Opportunity to experience REAP classes as attendees while learning to facilitate all four economic education sessions
- Hands-on practice of REAP Activities; practice feedback from trainers
Day 3:
Economic Advocacy:
During the 3rd day, Advocates providing quality individual advocacy can significantly impact battered women’s ability to seek financial security. This 1 day training defines economic advocacy and builds advocates’ skills in economic assessment, understanding and repairing credit, reading credit reports, creating an effective cost of living plan, saving safely, and dealing with collection agencies. Trainers emphasize lessons learned and safety planning considerations when providing economic advocacy with women impacted by domestic violence.
If you are intereested in attending only day 3; please contacte Emily at emcginis@row-stl.org to discuss pre-requisite training requirements.