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Building Trauma Responsive
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The Building Trauma Responsive (BTR) Communities initiative is for faith-based leaders, service providers,  workplaces, and community members.  On this website you will find trainings, information, supportive resources, and more to grow our shared commitment to creating a more trauma-responsive world for survivors of domestic violence and us all.  

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Training and

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Training and information for building safer faith communities

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Resources for those providing services or advocacy

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Branches Domestic Violence Shelter 
P.O. Box 403 
Huntington, WV 25708 

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Email: info@branchesdvs.org

Phone: 304-529-2382

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This website is supported by Grant Number G260429 Family Violence Prevention Services Act funding from the WV Department of Human Services and the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

 

Neither the WV Department of Health and Human Services and the DHHS Administration for Children and Families operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Branches Domestic Violence Shelter and do not necessarily reflect the views of the WV Department of Human Services or the DHHS Administration for Children and Families.

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On May 26th at 10 AM, the Branches initiative, BTR Communities will present on building trauma-responsive practices into services. This session will explore practical ways professionals can better support individuals and families by integrating trauma-responsive approaches into their work.

 

Location: Mountwest Community & Technical College, Room GO7A

Date & Time: May 26| 10:00 AM

 

If you plan to attend, please, register. 

 

Please, register for only one person at a time.

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Branches is thankful for support for our Putnam County Emergency shelter from United Way of Central WV.  

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