Camp Sheila Wellstone addresses the specific needs of survivors and advocates working to end domestic and sexual violence.
Camp Sheila Wellstone Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Camp Sheila Wellstone?
Given the success of Camp Wellstone, the Sheila Wellstone Institute has developed its own unique training program called Camp Sheila Wellstone, specifically aimed at survivors and advocates working to end domestic and sexual violence. Camp Sheila Wellstone focuses on strengthening the skills of advocates, survivors and communities in the areas of action planning to win on our issue; community organizing, coalition building, social change advocacy, and leadership development.
Who should attend?
Advocates, survivors, coordinated community response members, SART members, Board members or community allies working to end domestic and sexual violence.
What skills will I obtain at the Camp?
- Understand and implement our rights and roles as non-profit organizations to do citizen activism and voter engagement
- Develop an Empowering Leadership Model within our organizations and communities
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Strengthen our base of support by engaging new partners to support our efforts
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Create a message that leads to policy, public attitude and societal change
- Remove barriers to coalition building and strength