Laurel House

Note: The organization did not respond to this question.

Note: The organization did not respond to this question.

Laurel House encourages all staff, including those in leadership roles, to attend and participate in training each year. Laurel House maintains a line item in the budget for staff development. Laurel House also encourages staff to further their education if they wish to do so. Laurel House is a member of several local collaborative groups that offer leadership training throughout the year and Laurel House employees have taken advantage of such programs.

Laurel House is a member of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) and works with this organization and its other member organizations to advocate for issues impacting domestic abuse in our community. Laurel House also works with PCADV to advocate for local, state, and federal policies impacting those impacted by domestic abuse. Laurel House is a member of at least three collaboratives within Montgomery County. These groups are comprised of other nonprofit, public and private sector organizations. On a local level, Laurel House staff provide extensive trainings to a variety of allied professionals to improve their awareness of domestic abuse and its impacts. Laurel House staff have conducted county and state trainings on topics included: Traumatic Brain Injury, Strangulations, Domestic Violence 101, Health Relationships, Teen Dating Violence, and more.

Over the past year, Laurel House has adapted to several external changes to continue ensuring that services remain available for those in our community impacted by domestic abuse. For example, Laurel House hired a dedicated human resources professional. The role of Director of Human Resources was created to ensure that the organization remained a competitive and attractive organization for those seeking employment, as well as to ensure that Laurel House continued to offer a positive work environment/culture.