School-based programs
SWC has a Prevention Education Specialist available to give presentations in the classroom to middle and high school students on the topics of healthy relationships, dating violence, sexual assault, and sexual harassment. These presentations are based on a curriculum called R.E.S.P.E.C.T. (Responsible Education for Self-Protection Establishing Confidence and Trust) developed by the West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services. This curriculum has been approved by the Berkeley and Jefferson County Boards of Education. Approval from the Morgan County Board of Education is pending. If you would like more information on this curriculum, or would like to schedule a presentation, please call Christina Freels at 263-8522.

Professional Trainings
SWC sponsors several professional trainings every year. Once a year, SWC brings in national speakers to address current issues in the areas of domestic violence and sexual assault. Past speakers have included retired Sgt. Mark Wynn, Naomi Griffith, and Sara Buel.

Additionally, SWC may be able to provide your professional organization with training on the following issues:
- domestic violence in the workplace
- establishing a workplace domestic violence policy
- responding to or working with victims of domestic violence or sexual assault
- working with other agencies to improve the community response to domestic violence or sexual assault

If you would like to schedule training for your organization’s staff, or would like more information about upcoming trainings, please call SWC at 263-8592.

Community Presentations
SWC staff are available to give presentations to adult or youth community groups on the issues of domestic violence and/or sexual assault, and on the services offered by SWC. Presentations can be specifically tailored to the audience needs and goals of the group. If requested, participants will also be provided with materials and brochures from SWC.

If you would like to schedule a presentation, please call Mindy Tramonti at 263-8522, Monday – Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Please call at least two weeks in advance of your requested date.