Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence

Learning and Development

• Deliver engaging, high-quality training for domestic and sexual violence professionals using both in-person and virtual formats.
• Provide training on topics related to the intersection of substance use (including opioid misuse), domestic violence, sexual assault, and survivor safety, as assigned.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of the Coalition’s Annual Conference, the Tommy Burks Victim Assistance Academy, webinars, and other Coalition-hosted trainings.
• Support programs in developing policies, procedures, and practices that address substance use in a way that is non-punitive, survivor-centered, and aligned with harm-reduction principles, as appropriate.
• Track training participation, technical assistance activities, and outcomes—including substance use–related training and TA—to support continuous quality improvement.

Training and Technical Assistance Specialist