PREVENTING VIOLENCE

THROUGH

EDUCATION - TRAINING - ADVOCACY

About Davis Corporate Training

For more than 25 years, Davis Corporate Training, Inc. has been providing customized training to advocates, churches, corporations, communities, judges, law enforcement, prosecutors, healthcare professionals, mental health organizations, and educational institutions to prevent violence and to implement intervention strategies and systems.

A picture of Dottie Davis smiling at the camera.

About Dottie

Dottie Davis of Davis Corporate Training is a former law enforcement commander, as well as a domestic violence survivor and advocate.

A uniquely qualified trainer and presenter, she is known for her detailed knowledge and her ability to bring it to life through the lens of her professional and lived experience.

Whether offering a keynote address, moderating a panel discussion, or leading workshops and training sessions, she consistently receives high praise for her ability to inspire her audiences.

Dottie speaks on a wide range of topics, including:
– Family violence
– Legal and liability issues in law enforcement
– Responding to mental health crises
– Workplace violence prevention
– And many more.

She also consults as an expert witness in civil and criminal cases – with counsel before trial, in courtroom testimony, and during sentencing.

Testimonials

“Dottie is a dynamic, powerful, funny and energetic woman and speaker. As a survivor and veteran police officer, she understands the importance of ending violence against women. Her presentations are not only inspiring and compelling, but they also provide participants with practical tools to be effective in their community.”

Laura Berry-Berman, Executive Director, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Indianapolis, IN

“Dottie Davis is an all-around wonderful human being. She brings so much to the anti-violence movement as a survivor, as a law-enforcement officer, as an incredible trainer, and as a fierce advocate for survivors. Her expertise is beyond compare, and she presents her knowledge in a well rounded, approachable way. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”

Kerry Hyatt Bennett, Chief Legal Counsel, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence

“One of the most impactful moments of working with Dottie Davis was listening to our staff, and their increased confidence reflected in their comments after engaging in Dottie’s training around responding to threats in our learning environments. Not only does Dottie increase the capacity of staff members to react in crisis situations, but her candid yet professional presentation style fosters a sense of safety and awareness among all.”

Mr. Brandon White, Superintendent
Cary Community Consolidated School District 26, Cary, IL

“Ms. Dottie Davis has been an inspiration since the first time I heard her speak. She is a survivor with a very unique story; a face we would not readily identify with domestic violence, which makes her story that much more compelling. She is a voice for many like her who suffer in silence daily from the fear that immobilizes them. Her passion, intelligence, strength and sincerity are just a few of the hallmarks of what make her one of the most innovative and inspirational speakers I have had the pleasure of working with.”

Candace Mosley, Director of Education, American Association for Justice
Columbia, SC

STRANGLED

“STRANGLED: A Survivor’s Plea To Men Who Look The Other Way” is the story of Dottie Davis, who became a police officer, was nearly murdered by one (her husband), and the messages throughout her life that told her she was less than, not to be believed, and would have to survive by her own wits if she survived at all.

She not only survived, she dug deep and found her voice; spending the rest of her career rising through the ranks, becoming a domestic violence advocate, and, ultimately, a highly-sought international speaker and trainer….