trainings
lunch & learns
Lunch & Learn: Power, Control, & the Love Stories We Tell Teens
February 11, 2026 | 12-12:45PM
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Teens are especially vulnerable to messages they receive about love from the media they consume. This training will discuss how the dynamics of power and control dynamics show up in teen relationships, and how pop culture can reinforce or challenge these narratives.
Lunch & Learn: Talking to Teens About Dating Violence
February 17, 2026 | 12-12:45PM
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Learn how to best support teen survivors in your community in this introductory webinar.
Lunch & Learn: Who is in Control? Examining Mutual Abuse
March 17, 2026 | 12-12:45PM
As advocates, we often hear: "aren't both partners to blame for the violence?" or "they're probably both abusing each other". But is that actually true?
Lunch & Learn: Consent 101 (for advocates!)
April 21, 2026 | 12-12:45PM
In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, April's lunch and learn will discuss sexual violence in abusive relationships.
Lunch & Learn: Stalking and Intimate Partner Violence
May 12, 2026 | 12-12:45PM
40% of stalking victims are stalked by an intimate partner, which increases their risk of physical violence, sexual assault, and even homicide. Yet there are many misconceptions about stalking, who it affects, and its impact.
Lunch & Learn: The Lasting Impacts of Intimate Partner Violence
June 16, 2026 | 12-12:45PM
Intimate partner violence is a public health issue with long term impacts not only on the survivor, but on children, families, and communities.
trauma-informed workplace training series
The Trauma Informed Workplace Training Series is a quarterly virtual training and learning space. It is designed for participants to gain knowledge about trauma informed practices in the workplace, connect with other service providers, and bring ideas and inspiration back to their organization. These trainings are open to staff in social service organizations and nonprofits, regardless of program or area of focus. The topics discussed will be especially relevant for those in leadership or supervisory roles, including direct service staff, program coordinators, and human resources managers.
The first half of each two hour meeting will be a training session on a topic related to trauma informed workplaces. Topics may include hiring and onboarding practices, approaches to supervision, providing feedback, and navigating conflict. The second hour will be for discussion, conversation, and sharing wisdom among participants. This is an opportunity to build relationships and seek out insight from others, to share your organization’s successes, and to identify challenges and areas of focus.
Session #2 will be held in April 2026 — more information coming soon!
Questions? Email stephs@stepsvt.org.