IN 2026, GNESA WILL BE DOING A HYBRID OF IN-PERSON TRAININGS AND ONLINE/VIRTUAL TRAININGS.
GNESA WILL FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND WILL MAKE CHANGES TO TRAINING IF/WHEN NECCESSARY.
PLEASE CONTACT GNESA WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
Welcome to GNESA's training page! We are currently working on scheduling trainings for advocates.If you do not see the training you are interested in below, please check back for updated training information. Once future training dates are set, further information and registration links will be posted here on our website:
Upcoming Events
Immigration Relief Available for Survivors of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Human Trafficking - Virtual
This training will cover basic terminology, types of VISAs, VAWA confidentiality, how to build trust with survivors, and appropriate referrals for services.
Dates: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Presenter: Raksha, Tahirih Justice Center, Georgia Asylum Immigration Network, and GNESA
Click the LINK to register for the training.
If you are having trouble with registration or did not receive an email confirming your registration or have questions, please call Dottie at 478-444-3424 or contact through email at dstafford@gnesa.org.
Answering the Crisis Hotline- Virtual
Answering the crisis hotline takes specific skills and strategies to help people cope with traumatic events they have experienced. Participants will learn important skills such as building rapport, utilizing healthy communication, creating a safety plan, assessing needs, providing education, mobilizing support and discussing resources.
The training will include opportunities for roll playing mock crisis calls.
Dates: Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Presenter: Dottie Stafford
Click the LINK to register for the training.
If you are having trouble with registration or did not receive an email confirming your registration or have questions, please call Dottie at 478-444-3424 or contact through email at dstafford@gnesa.org.
4 Day Sexual Assault Advocacy Training - Virtual
This FOUR day training will provide new sexual assault advocates and other participants with knowledge, skills, and abilities to address: what is sexual assault advocacy, realities of sexual assault, impact of sexual assault, procedures in common advocacy situations, recovery education and skills training, and compassion fatigue/self-care.
Dates: February 24-27. 2026 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Presenter: Dottie Stafford
Click the LINK to register for the training.
You will receive a DropBox link with materials for the training closer to the date of the class.
If you are having trouble with registration or did not receive an email confirming your registration or have questions, please call Dottie at 478-444-3424 or contact through email at dstafford@gnesa.org.
The Science of Well-Being: Using Positive Psychology for Perseverance
Learn how to apply the PERMA model of positive psychology to your daily work for greater balance, fulfillment, and well-being. Explore ways to reframe everyday activities and build a workplace culture that fosters lasting resilience.
Dates: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Presenter: RAFT Cares
Click the LINK to register for the training.
If you are having trouble with registration or did not receive an email confirming your registration or have questions, please call Dottie at 478-444-3424 or contact through email at dstafford@gnesa.org.
Additional trainings coming soon!
If you are enterested in hosting a training in your area or for special training requests, please contact GNESA.
Thank you for your interest.