Enhancing Advocacy for Survivors and Preventing Burnout
- Date & Time
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February 10, 2026 (Virtual)
Start time: 12:00PM PT / 1:00PM MT / 2:00PM CT / 3:00PM ET
End time: 1:30PM PT / 2:30PM MT / 3:30PM CT / 4:30PM ET
- Location
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Virtual
- Description
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The work to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, teen dating violence, and stalking exacts a high cost on advocates. Engaging in a variety of intentional creative practices can help advocates prevent burnout and learn new skills to support survivors.
- Topic Areas
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Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Rural, Sexual Assault, Stalking
- Target Audiences
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Adult Protective Services, Campus Staff, Child protective services, Corrections personnel (probation, parole, and correctional facilities staff), Educators (teachers, administrators, etc.), Elder organization staff (non-governmental), Faith-based organization staff, Government agency staff (vocational rehabilitation, food stamps, TANF), Health professionals (doctors, nurses, does not include SANEs or SAFEs), Immigrant organization staff (non-governmental), Judges, Law Enforcement, Mental Health Professionals, Prosecutors, Sexual assault nurse examiners/sexual assault forensic examiners, Social service organization staff (non-governmental), Substance abuse organization staff, Supervised Visitation, TA organization staff, Transitional Housing, Tribal government/Tribal government agency staff, Victim assistants (governmental, includes victim-witness specialists/ coordinators)
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