The antidote to trauma is connection.

Why trauma education?

By expanding trauma-informed training across diverse sectors, we take a crucial step towards ensuring that every crime survivor receives the dignity, respect, and empowerment they deserve at every stage of their healing journey.

Our specialized training equips professionals from all fields—law enforcement, legal and medical experts, educators, and beyond—to meet survivors where they are. With this knowledge, they can offer the compassionate, informed support that survivors need as they navigate their recovery. No matter the setting, no matter the role, we are all part of creating an environment where survivors feel heard, valued, and supported.

Together, we can transform the way we respond to trauma, one connection at a time.

What We Cover

trauma, the brain, & behavior

We discuss trauma, what causes it, and what are some of the ways that trauma manifests and impacts help-seeking behaviors. Our trainings explore these questions and seeks to explain strategies and tools to support those working with trauma survivors.

impact of trauma

How does trauma impact survivors, and how does that trauma inform how they navigate the many difficulties they face personally, professionally, and legally as they attempt to find justice and healing in the aftermath of a crime?

best practices

What does it look like to be trauma-informed? Whether interviewing survivors, or representing their cases, we identify tools and strategies when working with survivors of trauma to meet their unique goals and needs.

and there’s more

Vicarious Trauma Trainings

While much of our focus is on supporting individuals directly impacted by trauma, we also recognize the critical need to care for those who stand beside them—the caregivers, advocates, and professionals who provide ongoing support. How do we help those who listen to traumatic stories day after day? How do we ensure that they, too, are supported in navigating the emotional toll of their work?

Volare’s Vicarious Trauma Trainings are designed to answer these crucial questions. We equip those who work with trauma survivors with the tools they need to recognize and address the impact of vicarious trauma, fostering resilience and well-being in both individuals and organizations. With our training, we provide the resources to help professionals maintain their own mental and emotional health, so they can continue to offer compassionate, effective support to those who need it most.

About Our Trainers

bridgette stumpf

Bridgette Stumpf, Volare's CEO, has spent her career advocating to ensure survivors of crime are afforded meaningful rights and access to supportive services to mitigate the negative effects of trauma post-victimization. She's led local & national policy efforts to advance the rights of survivors⁠—providing expertise to members of Congress and offered legal testimony and analysis to the DC Council on legislation impacting the rights of survivors locally.

lindsey silverberg

Lindsey Silverberg, Volare's Executive Director, works to ensure seamless delivery of survivor services in the acute crisis response, advocacy and case management, legal, and therapeutic programs. Lindsey has worked as a victim advocate for almost 10 years providing hospital accompaniment for sexual assault survivors, attending court, and offering direct advocacy support to survivors of crime. Lindsey is also responsible for designing Volare’s advocacy and case management program.