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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.
STOP TA Clinics allow STOP Administrators to engage in discussions with experts and their peers, ask questions, and receive guidance in real-time on all topics related to the STOP Formula Grant Program and implementation planning
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 […]
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 […]
The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) supports the network of Violence Against Women Points-of-Contact based at the courts. As part of this effort, NCSC offers these meetings as a resource to share and exchange valuable information, provide a peer network of colleagues across the country, as well as serve as an opportunity to provide […]
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 […]
This webinar is for discretionary grantees to learn about performance reporting in the web-based IMPACT Tool. VAWA MEI trainers will review the overall reporting process, including how to access the tool to submit their semi-annual performance reports. There will also be time for trainers to answer questions! Audio will be available both online through the […]
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.
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 […]
This session will be a virtual follow-up and an opportunity for advocates who attended the Praxis Enhancing Advocacy for Survivors and Combating Burnout Course to reconnect.
The Guardianship national training is designed to enhance judicial officers’ ability to better respond to guardianship cases with the aging and older adult population. It is highly interactive and based on adult learning techniques.
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 […]
New Grantee Orientation focuses on the administrative, legal, and financial requirements of the OVW Transitional Housing Assistance Grant Program, so we recommend selecting participants from your organization that work in these areas or would most benefit from the information shared.
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 […]
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 […]
Join Safe Havens on the second Tuesday of each month to connect with and learn from other advocates. This is a judgement-free and confidential time to connect with colleagues, discuss strengths and challenges, and share your experiences surrounding outreach to faith communities. Feel free to share information HERE.
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 […]
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 […]
Have you ever wondered what to include in the narrative sections of your progress report? You can use these sections to illustrate the impact of your agency’s work, but it can be hard to know where to begin. Join VAWA MEI trainers as we review suggestions and examples for your Semi-Annual Progress Report! The audio […]
This webinar will provide a foundational understanding of youth sex trafficking, its impacts, and how to address it within OVW-funded projects. Participants will: Learn the key differences between human trafficking and sex trafficking. Understand why it’s crucial to address sex trafficking in children, youth, and engaging men programs. Explore effective strategies for integrating anti-trafficking measures […]
A three-part virtual training series for managers and directors of advocacy programs to explore how to sustain advocates and organizations in our work to end domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Session 1: 2/27/25 at 2:00- 3:30 pm CT Session 2:3/6/25 at 2:00- 3:30 pm CT Session 3:3/13/25 at 2:00- 3:30 pm CT
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.
STOP TA Clinics allow STOP Administrators to engage in discussions with experts and their peers, ask questions, and receive guidance in real-time on all topics related to the STOP Formula Grant Program and implementation planning
This webinar series highlights skills and techniques that attendees can incorporate into their facilitation of abusive partner intervention programs (APIPs). The series also emphasizes the importance of providing training and ongoing support to facilitators. The first webinar will highlight ways to practice mindful facilitation in abusive partner intervention programs. Faculty will describe strategies and techniques […]
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 […]
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 […]
A follow-up webinar for advocates who attended the Enhancing Advocacy for Survivors and Combating Burnout Course and their organization on how they can incorporate content from the course into their organizational practices. The webinar content will emphasize that supporting advocate and survivor resiliency and preventing burnout are key components of working to end domestic violence, […]
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 […]
Calling all sexual assault and housing professionals. Many survivors of sexual assault have complex housing needs throughout their lifespan. Yet, a disconnect remains around how sexual violence directly impacts housing. Connect with the National Sexual Assault Housing Collaborative and your peers on the third Thursday of every month at 2pm ET to explore emerging issues, […]
This webinar series highlights skills and techniques that attendees can incorporate into their facilitation of abusive partner intervention programs (APIPs). The series also emphasizes the importance of providing training and ongoing support to facilitators. The first webinar will highlight ways to practice mindful facilitation in abusive partner intervention programs. Faculty will describe strategies and techniques […]
This webinar will discuss promising practices for representing immigrant survivors in removal proceedings. Presenters will discuss the latest policies, including relevant EOIR directives and policy memoranda, as well as the 2024 EOIR regulations. Through hypotheticals, presenters will teach attendees how to harness statutes, caselaw, and EOIR regulations to seek favorable outcomes for immigrant survivors. Speakers: […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our National Network of Survivors has told us that across the country the services they need to access don’t always understand different forms of abuse. We have gathered experts and survivors to give you the rundown.
The Trauma-Informed Organizations Institute is intended for attorneys and other staff at organizations that serve survivors of gender-based violence. Participants in this training will learn about conducting a trauma-informed organizational assessment and steps for developing and implementing trauma-informed approaches, including in hiring and onboarding, training, and promoting staff wellness.
Join us for an essential webinar focused on understanding and addressing youth sex trafficking. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of effective policies and procedures for identifying, preventing, and responding to trafficking cases involving youth. Experts will discuss best practices for social services, community organizations, and advocates to protect vulnerable youth, support survivors, and […]
The Trauma-Informed Organizations Institute is intended for attorneys and other staff at organizations that serve survivors of gender-based violence. Participants in this training will learn about conducting a trauma-informed organizational assessment and steps for developing and implementing trauma-informed approaches, including in hiring and onboarding, training, and promoting staff wellness.
