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The special conditions of the Cooperative Agreements between OVW and the individual TA providers require TA providers to post all pending and approved project events to the TA2TA Calendar. This allows other TA providers, OVW grantees, potential grantees, subgrantees, and OVW to avoid scheduling conflicts, be informed about TA provider events, and access in-person and online educational opportunities.
***Event is at Capacity*** “Where do I sit?” “Am I allowed to say anything during a hearing?” “What’s the difference between a restraining order and a protection order?” Effective legal advocacy requires understanding survivors’ legal options and being equipped to help survivors pursue them. Whether helping survivors understand how the legal system operates, the rules […]
Futures Without Violence Supporting Organizational Sustainability Institute (SOS Institute), invites executive directors of domestic violence and sexual assault organizations to participate in the fourth Professional Leadership & Advancement Network (PLAN) Cohort. The PLAN Cohort is a virtual eight-week course and ongoing cohort to support executive directors of survivor-serving organizations in their role to effectively manage, lead, and strengthen their […]
In the United States, FGM/C is illegal under federal law, however, it remains a pressing concern in the U.S. As of the most recent data, 41 states have laws specifically criminalizing FGM/C, leaving 9 states and territories without such laws. Although federal laws still apply, the absence of state-level laws can lead to gaps in […]
Join us for Part 2 of our ongoing exploration of stalking and its impact on survivors with disabilities. This session will begin with a short recap of key concepts from Part 1, including stalking behaviors, tactics, and the intersection with domestic and sexual violence. We will then dive into real-world scenarios, providing an opportunity to […]
The IACP, with support from the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), is pleased to announce the newest Learning Collaborative for police professionals, including but not limited to sworn officers, investigators, victim services, and trainers, who are interested in improving their agency’s response to domestic violence and sexual assault cases. This Learning Collaborative will consist […]
Join us for a one-hour conversation with Dr. Bernadine Waller that will consider best practices for supporting Black survivors of abuse based on Dr. Waller’s research, her extensive experience with survivors of abuse in the Black community, and her commitment to including faith communities in community-wide responses to survivors of abuse This is a webcast […]
Hosted by the Center for Justice Innovation, JFF Drop-in calls are designed for all current and former Justice for Families grantees and partners to build community and swap tips in meeting key grant objectives around training and court-based responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Attend each call or simply join when […]
Join us for an engaging webinar that highlights an opportunity for courts to participate in a pilot program to establish or enhance Civil Protection Order (CPO) Court Portals as part of a Technical Assistance Project, which provides training and technical assistance to courts, court-based programs, and service providers to support safe and accessible virtual court […]
Hosted by the ABA Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence & the Victim Rights Law Center, the Connect & Learn series consists of hour-long virtual meetings that will allow participants to connect on topics related to trauma-informed representation and trauma-informed workplaces. 1) April 2, 2025: Vicarious Trauma 2) June 4, 2025: Caseload Assessment 3) July 30, 2025: Conducting […]
Strangulation and Traumatic Brain Injury is a lurking presence in IPV and sexual violence across the lifespan. The severity of strangulation and traumatic brain Injury poses severe short-term and long-term health consequences, and even death. Without knowledge and understanding of the resources for guidance, Forensic Nurses may fail to recognize Non-Fatal Strangulation and Traumatic Brain […]
Description: Join us for the interactive webinar “Responding to Youth Sex Trafficking: Community Coordinated Response,” where you will: 1) Explore Effective Community-Led Approaches: Gain an in-depth understanding of successful, community-driven responses to youth sex trafficking from Arizona, Washington, DC, and Westchester County, NY. 2) Learn Best Practices for Coordination: Discover key policies, procedures, and collaborative strategies […]
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