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Interactive discussion on abuse in sports. Open to sexual assault service providers, victim advocates, and others working at the intersection of sexual abuse response and sports.
Join us for this interactive, intensive, energetic, and inspiring two-day training. Supervised visitation staff and community partners will enhance their skills needed to operate a supervised visitation program, as well as learn how to best serve families impacted by domestic violence.
Interactive discussion on abuse in sports. Open to sexual assault service providers, victim advocates, and others working at the intersection of sexual abuse response and sports.
Studies indicate that individuals with disabilities are at a significantly higher risk of experiencing domestic and sexual violence compared to those without disabilities. Survivors with disabilities also report more perpetrators and longer periods of violence. In this webinar, Activating Change staff will delve into the unique challenges faced by people with disabilities and Deaf individuals […]
The Brain Injury & Domestic Violence Emerging Issues Webinar will provide civil attorneys with strategies for building relationships with and advocating on behalf of survivors affected by brain injury (BI). Topics will include the prevalence, causes, and short- and long-term effects of BI; recognizing and responding to possible BI in clients; and strategies for communicating […]
Dynamics of domestic abuse permeate each part of the legal system, requiring expertise and specialized responses. This virtual forum focuses on the importance of having and ways to gain knowledge about domestic violence by connecting law students with judicial officers. During this forum, judges will discuss how domestic violence is prominent in all their cases, whether […]
Have domestic violence survivors ever asked you if they can leave the state with their children to escape from abuse? The Legal Resource Center on Violence Against Women (LRC), in partnership with the American Bar Association Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence, will be offering an interactive legal training on interstate custody issues for LAV […]
This course provides an overview of the various federal and state laws that govern interstate custody cases and an opportunity to practice making legal arguments to protect survivors. The training will cover how to interview survivors who are contemplating relocation and how to provide legal advice on the economic, safety and legal issues involved when […]
The Pets & Domestic Violence Emerging Issues Webinar will provide attendees an overview of how pet ownership affects survivors’ experiences of domestic violence, as well as best practices to use when litigating on behalf of pet-owning survivors. Topics covered will include animal abuse as a form of coercive control, the human-animal bond and survivorship, the […]
The Enhancing Judicial Skills in Abuse in Later Life Cases Workshop May 11 – 14, 2025 in Valencia, CA! This four-day, hands-on, highly interactive workshop will help new and experienced state court and tribal court judges, and judicial officers, enhance their skills and ability to respond to cases involving elder abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation. As […]
This 3-day training event is designed to teach your OVW Abuse in Later Life Program grantees’ trainers how to use the Elder Abuse Law Enforcement curriculum that has been developed by OVW and NCALL.
NAPIESV, in collaboration with MIWSAC, Mujeres, and SCESA, is hosting a 2.5-day convening for OVW CSSP grantees with the SA-priority. This event is also open to all OVW CSSP grantees who are interested in enhancing their services for victims/survivors of sexual violence. The workshops will focus on the following: Sexual Violence Advocacy: Emphasizing wellness and […]
This virtual training series will explore how to do effective systems advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence.
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.
Trauma-informed representation is grounded in a commitment to survivor safety, choice, collaboration, and empowerment, and is foundational for effective and ethical legal services. At the same time, gender-based violence attorneys experience secondary and/or vicarious trauma at significantly high rates. This 1-day training will prepare service providers to provide trauma-informed, client-centered, and culturally responsive services for […]
The virtual Judicial Connections Series highlights various court/system practices related to responding to domestic violence cases. Judicial officers will have an opportunity to learn from peers and share ideas to create positive system change.
This virtual training series will explore how to do effective systems advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence.
Congregations include survivors of abuse AND people who perpetrate abuse. While our first priority is safety and support for survivors of domestic violence, the welfare of those who abuse is also important. Join Safe Havens and Dr. David Adams, a nationally and internationally recognized expert on people who abuse, for a virtual, interactive program that […]
This virtual training series will explore how to do effective systems advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence.
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 course provides interactive litigation skills for attorneys who represent survivors in custody and family law cases. Participants will gain understanding on the impact of domestic violence on our clients and cases; develop an effective case theory; define the various players in a family law case and how they inform case outcome; obtain safe and […]
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
A dedicated time for current and potential rural grantees to discuss issues unique to rural communities with Praxis experts and fellow grantees. May 19, 2025 Join Bree Adams Bill, Praxis Program Director to ask your questions about addressing domestic violence in rural communities.
This course provides interactive litigation skills for attorneys who represent survivors in custody and family law cases. Participants will gain understanding on the impact of domestic violence on our clients and cases; develop an effective case theory; define the various players in a family law case and how they inform case outcome; obtain safe and […]
This course provides interactive litigation skills for attorneys who represent survivors in custody and family law cases. Participants will gain understanding on the impact of domestic violence on our clients and cases; develop an effective case theory; define the various players in a family law case and how they inform case outcome; obtain safe and […]
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 […]
This course provides interactive litigation skills for attorneys who represent survivors in custody and family law cases. Participants will gain understanding on the impact of domestic violence on our clients and cases; develop an effective case theory; define the various players in a family law case and how they inform case outcome; obtain safe and […]
This course provides interactive litigation skills for attorneys who represent survivors in custody and family law cases. Participants will gain understanding on the impact of domestic violence on our clients and cases; develop an effective case theory; define the various players in a family law case and how they inform case outcome; obtain safe and […]
The institute provides an opportunity to learn the practical skills and the legal information needed to begin reaching and representing youth survivors in middle and high school settings. You’ll learn strategies for communicating with and building rapport with minor clients and tips on dealing with their parents/guardians/caregivers. The institute will also explore key legal questions […]
This virtual training series will feature discussion with national experts about how to structure advocacy organizations to enhance resiliency and combat burnout for survivors and staff.
The Attorney Safety Emerging Issues Webinar will provide civil attorneys who represent gender-based violence victims/survivors with strategies for ensuring their safety at home, at the office, and at the courthouse. The webinar will also discuss ways organizations can develop/maintain a culture in which attorneys feel comfortable voicing concerns about their safety.
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