In order for any advocate, staff member or volunteer to be registered for domestic violence victim/advocate privilege pursuant to Florida Statutes 90.5036 and 39.905, they must complete 30 hours of training. Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. offers a 24-Hour Core Competency Training, providing 24 of the 30 training hours required. All domestic violence advocates, staff, volunteers and interns at Women In Distress will also need to participate in the six hours of observational learning.

For more information, please contact Manager of Professional and Community Education Haley Cutler or call 954-760-9800,
ext. 1261.

Next Core Competency Trainings

Next Core Competency Trainings will take place in July and August. Please click on the links below for more information and be sure to RSVP prior to attending - it is required for all trainings.

July 7th through 10th
August 24th through 30th

Please RSVP to reserve your spot in the upcoming Core Competency Training.