Community, Professional, and Volunteer Training

Hotline & Advocacy Training

Direct Services training on domestic and sexual violence  is offered to staff, volunteers, interns, and professionals. Training serves to educate on the issues, increase awareness and sensitivity, and prepare volunteers to work directly and/or indirectly with survivors of domestic and sexual violence.  Training sessions are offered in English and Spanish throughout the year. Visit our Volunteer page to learn about opportunities and to view our training schedule.

Direct Services training for college credit through specialized classes are offered at Rice University. Here, students learn about domestic and sexual violence issues, including practical experience by answering the hotlines.

Download a Volunteer Application.  

Professional Training

Training series designed specifically for law enforcement, educational institutions, human resources, clergy, medical and legal professionals to assist them with understanding the issues of violence as they relate to their profession.

Quarterly professional training provided to all agencies with which we have a collaborative agreement to provide services. 

Call 713-528-6798 ext. 2270, or email proftrainer@hawc.org for information on available training opportunities.

Call 713-528-6798 ext. 2270, to ask about a presentation on domestic & sexual violence, teen dating violence or our prevention program.

 Walking the Walk

A Sexual Violence Awareness Exercise

The Houston Area Women's Center (HAWC) is pleased to offer for purchase Walking the Walk:  A Sexual Violence Awareness Exercise.  Developed and written by HAWC staff, this exercise is designed to allow participants to experience the issues and emotions survivors of sexual violence face each day. 

Participants become the survivor, and will learn about the different responses survivors receive from family, friends, and community members as they weave their way through their character’s story.  Under confusing and sometimes frustrating circumstances, the participants will make life-changing decisions for the survivor as they choose which path the survivor will follow.  This exercise leaves the participant with a better understanding of the true complexity of sexual violence and the lasting impact it has on the survivor and their loved ones. 

If you would like to purchase a copy of Walking the Walk ($115, or $100 for nonprofit agencies), download the order form and simply fax with a credit card payment or mail with a check.  If you are not able to download the order form, please contact Patricia Covarrubias, the Donor Relations Specialist at (713)528-6798 ext. 2230 or send an email to pcovarrubias@hawc.org.