We have heard your requests! OVW and the Alliance for HOPE International partner to present to you the key information about Family Justice Centers. We provide you the history, current framework, and OVW’s eligibility requirements, so you can fully understand Family Justice Centers.

Please join Gael Strack, CEO of Alliance for HOPE International, with our amazing faculty and staff for a Reunion Webinar. All alumni of the Advanced Course on Strangulation Prevention are welcome to join us. This is our opportunity to share important updates since your attendance at our advanced course. We also want to hear about your accomplishments, […]

Join us for an engaging session where expert Executive Directors and CEOs share their proven strategies for successful leadership and organizational growth.   Conversational Goals: To provide a platform for Black program leaders to identify with and learn from expereinced leaders and former leaders of CSSP funded organizations. To provide promising solutions and ideas to […]

Join us for a one-hour conversation with Isa Woldeguiorguis, a national trainer in the fields of domestic and sexual violence. In this conversation about hope and healing for sexual violence survivors, advocates will improve their understanding of the spiritual aspects of healing and faith leaders will better understand the importance of a faith-based response to […]

Tallying staff FTEs can be tricky. Join VAWA MEI trainers as we review how to complete the Staff Information section of your semi-annual performance report. This one-hour webinar will review the basics and show you a few tips to make the job easier. Please note: This webinar is intended for all discretionary programs. Audio will […]

This two-part series is designed to equip professionals in supervised visitation with strategies to support and engage fathers effectively. Participants will learn practical approaches to foster positive interactions, address barriers men face, and create an inclusive environment that promotes healthy relationships between fathers and their children.

The Institute on the Use of Interpreters in Client Representation will train attendees on best practices to implement when working with interpreters when representing gender-based violence victims/survivors. Specific topics will include: evaluating when a client would benefit from an interpreter, building relationships with interpreters and interpreting organizations, and effective communication via interpreter. Please note that […]

Join VAWA MEI trainers for a one-hour webinar on how to report victim services data on your semi-annual performance report. We’ll lead a high-level review of the topic, show you where to find related resources on our website, and answer your questions. PLEASE NOTE: This webinar is intended for all discretionary program grantees who provide […]

The Institute on the Use of Interpreters in Client Representation will train attendees on best practices to implement when working with interpreters when representing gender-based violence victims/survivors. Specific topics will include: evaluating when a client would benefit from an interpreter, building relationships with interpreters and interpreting organizations, and effective communication via interpreter. Please note that […]

Join us for the interactive webinar “Responding to Youth Sex Trafficking: Community Coordinated Response,” where you will: 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. Learn Best Practices for Coordination: Discover key policies, procedures, and collaborative strategies for identifying, […]

Futures Without Violence’s Supporting Organizational Sustainability Institute (SOS Institute), invites executive directors of domestic and sexual violence organizations to participate in the Professional Leadership & Advancement Network (PLAN) Cohort. PLAN is a virtual seven-week course and ongoing cohort to support executive directors in their role to effectively manage, lead, and strengthen their organization’s infrastructure and […]

Join us for a webinar entitled, “Youth Sex Trafficking 101: Responding to a Hidden Crisis,” where you will: Understand the Realities and Risks: Gain a clear understanding of the realities and risks surrounding youth sex trafficking, including tactics used by traffickers and the vulnerabilities that put youth at risk. Explore Promising Approaches: Learn about effective, […]

A dedicated time for current and potential rural grantees to discuss issues unique to rural communities with Praxis experts and fellow grantees. March 17, 2025 Draw on the knowledge of Natalie Ivey, The Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center (SPARC), and ask your questions about working to end stalking in rural communities.

Join us for a unique four-part webinar series that offers a primer on clemency for criminalized survivors. The primary audience for this webinar is domestic violence advocates and program leadership, but attorneys and others interested in working on clemency for criminalized survivors will benefit. “Intro to Clemency for Survivors,” Parts 1 and 2 (3/17/25 and […]

Futures Without Violence’s Supporting Organizational Sustainability Institute (SOS Institute), invites executive directors of domestic and sexual violence organizations to participate in the Professional Leadership & Advancement Network (PLAN) Cohort. PLAN is a virtual seven-week course and ongoing cohort to support executive directors in their role to effectively manage, lead, and strengthen their organization’s infrastructure and […]

Calling all prosecutors and allied professionals! Connect with AEquitas Attorney Advisors and your peers on the third Thursday of every month to examine prosecution strategies, emerging issues, promising practices, and more. Join us on March 20, 2025, to discuss Victim Behavior Expert Testimony. The discussion will focus on 1) what victim behavior experts (VBEs) can […]

***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 […]

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 […]