Trainers discuss psychological factors that prevent abuse victims from helping themselves. Trainers emphasize that the longer the maltreatment continues the greater the impact on the victim. Trainers teach skills that will help participants prevent abuse. For example, participants learn how to be assertive, project self-confidence and move from being a victim to being a survivor. They also learn about resources that may help them prevent or turn around an abusive situation.
Trainers lead an hour-long group discussion about a fictional person in an abusive situation.
Participants also learn about the administrative and criminal justice systems, the state's attorney's office and how to make a complaint to the police. Trainers lead a group discussion on how to be a self-advocate. Participants engage in role playing and practice skills to stop abuse. Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities Field Office 2102 W. Ogden Ave. 24, near intersection with Rt.