Jewish Women International’s groundbreaking “Domestic Violence in the Jewish Community: A Needs Assessment” found that Jewish domestic violence survivors felt disbelieved, shunned by, and disconnected from their Jewish communities.

In response to this sobering finding, JWI launched Here for You, a training program that brings local leaders together to establish a supportive community for survivors and their children through education, awareness, and actionable measures.

Our Here For You Communities are groups of local Jewish organizations collaborating to address domestic violence. These groups meet in person and continue working together to shape a supportive environment for survivors and their children in their local community. Learn more here.

In the more than 50 Here for You sites trained by JWIacross the country, organizations receive valuable resources and professional support to help them foster safety and resilience for survivors and children exposed to domestic violence in their homes. To be designated as a Here For You site, these organizations have received at least one Here For You training session.

Our Here for You trainings empower organizations and communities to put the safety and well-being of survivors and their children at the forefront of their work. 

Please complete this brief form to access the Here for You trainings and resources page.

Domestic Violence 101                                                                                                                                       
Gain essential knowledge on domestic abuse and practical ways to support survivors and their children.

DV 101 for Early Childhood Educators                                                                                                
Learn about the dynamics of domestic abuse and practical ways to support your students.

Addressing Security & Legal Concerns
Learn how to create safe environments and navigate legal protections for survivors.

Here For You: Community Leader Conversation on Addressing Domestic Violence
Engage in a guided discussion with other leaders on domestic abuse and develop concrete next steps to create a welcoming community for survivors and their children.

Clergy Workshop
Gain tools and knowledge to support domestic abuse survivors and foster a culture where survivors feel safe coming forward

Supporting Students: A Workshop for School Guidance Counselors
Learn signs of trauma, how to respond effectively, and connect students to the right resources.

Building Resiliency: Working with Children Impacted by Trauma
Learn how trauma from domestic abuse affects children and gain strategies to support them in classrooms and youth programs.

Healthy Relationships for Teens
Provide teens with the knowledge to recognize healthy and unhealthy relationship dynamics and dating abuse prevention.

Tools for Talking to Teens
Learn how to have meaningful discussions with teens about healthy relationships.

Camp Director Training
Learn how to foster a safe, supportive camp environment for campers exposed to domestic abuse.

Interested in bringing a workshop to your community?
Contact Alana Blum at ablum@jwi.org