Assignment: Crisis Resource Training

📝 Description

Complete a training or orientation session with a local organization that addresses domestic violence, sexual assault, or crisis intervention (SafeHaven of Tarrant County, Rape Crisis Center, NAMI, Crisis Text Line, or similar). Learn about available resources and how to support someone in crisis. Combines safety-focused civic engagement with sustained relational engagement and structured service preparation.

Estimated Time: 4-6 hours

Category: Higher Effort Activity

📋 Requirements

Complete a training or orientation with an approved organization
Obtain documentation of completion (certificate, email, signed letter)
Understand the public policy and funding context
Write a 500-word reflection

✅ Complete/Incomplete Rubric

Student receives full points when ALL criteria below are met:

Training Completion ✓

Documentation of training provided (certificate, email, or letter)
Organization is legitimate and addresses crisis intervention
Date of training documented
Scope of training explained

Policy Context ✓

Connects services to relevant federal law (VAWA, etc.)
Discusses how federal funding flows to local services
Identifies the role of nonprofits in public safety
Mandatory reporting laws acknowledged where relevant

Reflection (500 words) ✓

Meets word count requirement
Describes specific knowledge gained
Discusses how this knowledge could help others
Shows empathy and ethical maturity
Connects to course concepts about government-nonprofit relationships