One In the Movement (OIM) is a multi-tier approach to training and delivering essential resources to new and tenured advocates working in family violence agencies. OIM is available to family violence service program staff, and training is offered free to members of Texas Council on Family Violence.
Essentials of Advocacy In Practice
TCFV offers training specific to new advocates working in family violence shelter centers. These fundamental training topics can help to familiarize you with your role as an advocate. The training objectives are essential to understanding the systems survivors navigate; as well as offering ethical, trauma-informed support. All new employees of Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) funded family violence programs must complete orientation and training that is compliant with the Texas Administrative Code. The training provided by TCFV in this library meets those minimum requirements. Please note, you must have Coalition Manager login credentials to access the training listed in this library.
Intro to Advocacy
Intro to Advocacy
The Introduction to Advocacy training provides foundational information focused on developing knowledge of family violence systems, survivor-centered approaches, and trauma-informed care. The series meets the requirements of the Texas HHSC Rule 379.404 for training new employees.
TCFV offers training that builds on minimum training requirements for advocates, and deepens their knowledge around survivor-centered advocacy, trauma-informed care, wellness, racial equity, and language justice. These trainings offer tools, perspective and resources that can help advocates to empower survivors who may be negatively impacted by social and systemic barriers to their safety and wellness.
Expanding on the Movement in Advocacy
Expanding on the Movement in Advocacy
Enhancing Advocacy provides a nuanced list of trainings that expand upon the many facets and intersections of advocacy work. Though these trainings are not required by HHSC, they offer fundamental insights into how survivors are impacted by trauma and the systems they must navigate to receive support.
TCFV offers six Train the Trainer Modules for those who train and educate advocates, volunteer advocates and/or community members. This six-module course presents fundamental information needed in advocate training, as well as coaching tips on how best to train with this material.
Train the Trainer Library
Train the Trainer Library
The Train the Trainer library includes an introduction to Train the Trainer, six learning modules, and supplemental materials.
OIM New Advocate Orientation provides virtual space to introduce new advocates to TCFV staff and support available through the coalition, share resources, and connect with advocates across the state. There will be one New Advocate Orientation in the fall and one in the spring.
OIM Quarterly Advocate Calls
TCFV hosts One In the Movement Quarterly Advocate Calls, a recurring quarterly, virtual space for advocates across Texas to connect.
OIM FY24 Event Brochure
If you are interested in attending our live advocate engagement opportunities or being added to our OIM Listserv, please email the Family Violence Services team at FVSC@tcfv.org with your name, program, and position, and we will follow up with you.
The OIM Listserv provides an open forum of communication between program advocates seeking additional resources, technical assistance, and best practices from peers across our membership programs. Please email the Family Violence Services team at FVSC@tcfv.org.
