As of September 2022: Please note that the Inclusion Workshop and Understanding Conflict & Communication are being held virtually during this time.

Emergency First Aid/CPR, Safe Management and Sex Talks will take place in person.

Exploring Interests in Community is currently on hold. 

Please visit our COVID-19 page for updates.

Looking Out For Me – Abuse Prevention and Awareness

Looking Out For Me – Abuse Prevention and Awareness is a private training about preventing, recognizing and reporting abuse. You will learn about different types of abuse, your rights, who you can talk to if abuse happens, and how to make a safety plan for when you are afraid or feeling unsafe.

Please speak to your Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region Support Coordinator to request a private training session, or follow the registration instructions and we will contact you.

Trainers:

Tristan Fassel – Workshop Facilitator
Brianna Gaebel – Community Facilitator

Registration:

Please speak to your Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region Support Coordinator to request a private training session.

Online: please fill out the form in the sidebar to the right, and we will contact you.
In person: please call our office at 519-741-0190 or visit 91 Moore Ave. Kitchener, N2H 3S4.

Please read this important Training Information sheet before registering.

Cost: Free

Resources: 

Brochure: Preventing, Recognizing and Reporting Abuse
Abuse Prevention – Safety Plan

Who is this private training for?

This workshop is geared towards an adult audience. It is designed for adults living with a disability, Direct Support People, employees in developmental services, families and community members. This workshop is offered in compliance with Quality Assurance Measures (QAM) for Adults Served.