T.R.A.I.L. Prevention & Response Certificate Training
Teach | Respond | Act | Inspire | Lead
Do you want to enhance your SVSH prevention skills?
Do you want to influence campus culture?
Are you ready to be a TRAILblazer?
Become a PATH to Care TRAILblazer — Register in advance for these meetings: select sessions 1, 2, and 3 on either of the dates in the March registration and April registration!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Join the PATH to Care Center for an exciting leadership training opportunity for the UC Berkeley campus community (undergrad and grad students, faculty, and staff) to gain valuable skills and tools to prevent and respond to violence and harm.
TRAILblazers will build leadership skills by:
Exploring social justice concepts and describing the relationship various forms of sexual and gender-based harm and violence
Interpreting how campus-based sexual violence and harm operates
Understanding the impact of sexual and gender-based harm and violence on survivors
Learning about options and opportunities for supporting survivors
Interrogating societal attitudes and beliefs that normalize violence
Committing to fostering a respectful campus community
In order to receive a TRAILblazer Certificate, participants must complete three training sessions, receiving a total of (6) hours worth of training. After completing each 2-hour training session (Part I: Understanding Sexual and Gender-Based Violence through a Social Justice Lens; Part II: Exploring Dynamics of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence; and Part III: Understanding your Role in Promoting Prevention), participants will earn a certificate demonstrating their commitment to ending sexual violence and sexual harassment, equity, and survivor support in the workplace, classroom, and across campus.
To ensure that we address your accessibility needs please complete the Zoom Form. All three training sessions are held monthly via Zoom. If you have any questions, please contact the PATH to Care Center (pathtocare@berkeley.edu).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the T.R.A.I.L. Certificate Program
I heard about this program, but I am unsure how to register for the training.
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Please register for the training at the following Zoom registration form links: March dates and April dates. Please Note: Part I, II, and III are separate 2-hour trainings, covering unique concepts and material. You may register for each part on any date you wish. You must attend all sessions in their entirety in order to receive the certificate. After completing the entire six hours (Part I, II, and III) of this training, you will earn a certificate demonstrating your commitment to ending sexual violence and sexual harassment, equity, and survivor support in the workplace, classroom, and across campus. Please visit our website for more information.
Am I eligible to take the training?
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Current UC Berkeley affiliates (Undergraduate and Graduate Students, Staff, Faculty, Visiting Scholars, and Post Docs) are eligible to participate. If these eligibility requirements change, we will let you know. Please visit our website for more information.
Do I need to complete the TRAIL Certificate sessions in sequential order?
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No. You are welcome to attend Part I, II, and III in any order.
How do I make an accommodation request?
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If you would like to request an accommodation to fully participate in this event, please email pathtocare@berkeley.edu with your request and the training date you plan to attend. Please do this 7-10 days before the event. If you have other questions about accommodations, please email pathtocare@berkeley.edu.
How do I confirm my registration?
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Once you have completed the Zoom registration Form, you will receive a calendar invitation to the training session(s) you have selected.
What if I am not available for the training dates provided?
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We will continue to announce future training dates on our website and through our newsletter. Please visit our website for more information. We hope to see you then!
What if I cannot attend for the entire session time?
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The program requires that you attend the entire two-hour session for which you have registered. If you are not able to stay for the entire session, please select new training dates via the Zoom registration form. In order to receive the certificate, you will need to attend each session (Part I, Part II, and Part III) in its entirety.
What if I can no longer attend the training session(s)/date(s) I selected?
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Please let us know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend the session you are signed up for. You can inform us by email (pathtocare@berkeley.edu) and/or adjust your RSVP on the bCal invitation(s). When you are ready to attend a different session please complete a new Zoom registration Form and select new training dates.
When will I receive my TRAIL Certificate?
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Please Note: Part I, II, and II are separate training sessions, covering unique concepts and material. You must attend all three training sessions in their entirety, in order to receive the certificate. After completing the entire six hours (Part I, II, and III) of this training, you will earn a certificate demonstrating your commitment to ending sexual violence and sexual harassment, equity, and survivor support in the workplace, classroom, and across campus. Certificates are emailed at the end of each month. If it has been more than six weeks since you completed the trainings, please contact us at pathtocare@berkeley.edu.
TRAIL Certificate training was exciting, what more can I do to get involved with PTC?
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If you are interested in getting involved in future PATH to Care Center activities and initiatives, please sign up for the PTC list serv and newsletter.
What if I am seeking support for myself or others?
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If you are seeking support for yourself or others please, contact the Care Line for 24/7 urgent support: 510-643-2005.
How can I get access to training materials?
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All training materials are shared with participants one week before the training date. You will receive access to a Google Folder for each training session.