The Domestic Violence 101 (DV 101) Training is a two-day training designed with the needs of the new advocate in mind. DV 101 is an educational and experiential training opportunity designed to engage participants in a process of nurturing and enhancing their skills and knowledge for effective advocacy, as well as providing opportunities to network with others.Training components for this session include:

• The herstory of the battered women's movement
• Defining domestic violence, battering and "child witnessing"
• Cultural competency and understanding white privilege
• Providing effective advocacy
• Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders
• Tips for working with the legal system
• Self-care for advocates.

DV 101 is offered four times each year, with the training location alternative between the Twin Cities and St. Cloud.