Shear Haven Domestic Violence Training
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Course Content
Shear Haven is an initiative of the YWCA Nashville & Middle TN, co-founded by Nashville-based salon owner and stylist Susanne Post. As a survivor of domestic violence, Susanne is committed to educating the beauty industry on the signs of abuse as stylists are in a unique position to recognize the signs and potentially help a client get to safety.
This effort has extended to passing a law in Tennessee to bring the life-saving training to all licensed cosmetologists. The Shear Haven training video equips stylists with:
- Knowledge and resources to recognize the signs of domestic violence
- Guidance on how to successfully navigate conversations with clients who may be in danger
- Tools and resources that can help your client get to safety
What’s Included In The Training?
This training will consist of a free 20 minute training session followed by a short three question quiz. After completion, you will receive a personalized certificate of achievement.
Help Us Spread Awareness!
We encourage you to share your certificate on Instagram! Please tag: @shearhavenywca, @ywcanashville and @susannespost, to help spread awareness.
Make a Donation
Donations to this program help us extend our reach and improve our training so more beauty industry professionals can learn the signs of domestic violence, how to help refer victims to resources, and ultimately, save lives. Click here to make a donation gift to Shear Haven.
Ratings and Reviews
Terri Lynn Gulley
This really stood out to me because we often get so involved with our own lives or even talking so much about everyday things that we forget to actually listen! I’m guilty of this. The video made me rethink a lot. I hope to focus more on allowing clients to sit in silence , if they choose, or give them the opportunity to really talk so that I can “hear” them. I want them to feel seen and heard!
I really appreciated this Domestic Violence training and believe it should be mandatory, especially in the beauty industry. Clients often open up about personal situations, and it’s important we know how to respond and guide them to resources. Thank you for offering this training and bringing awareness to such an important issue. I’m proud to display my certificate.