Training

LDRNY Training
From time to time, LDRNY supports and sponsors training for pastors, social workers, first responders, emergency staff, teachers, and others involved with disaster response. In the past, it has partnered with organizations such as the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) and the New York Community Action Network to provide crisis training.

LDRNY has been designated by the NYC Office of Emergency Management as a presenter of the Ready New York program. Executive Director John Scibilia is now making appointments with churches and schools to offer the one-hour preparedness presentation. For more information, or to arrange a time and date, contact Scibilia at John@LDRNY.org or call 866-864-1600.

Other training services are often available in the community.

Free "STAR" Training
STAR is an inter-religious project open to congregational leaders from all religious traditions. The five-day seminars on trauma awareness and recovery are designed to address the needs of religious leaders in local congregations. Programs are taught by faculty of the internationally renowned Conflict Transformation Program at Eastern Mennonite University, who have personal and professional expertise in trauma, victims and offenders, justice, and peace-building on individual and societal levels. The STAR program is funded by Church World Service, of which LDR is a member.

Where: Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, Va.
Cost: Free, including meals, transportation, and lodging.
More information.

CERT Training
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program trains citizens to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their local communities. More information.

New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS)
Click here to learn more.

Red Cross First Aid Training
Click here to learn more.