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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.
Working with Infants, Children, and Youth in Supervised Visitation Training is designed to inspire and prepare trainees to work with young people in a manner that promotes resilience and healing in a visitation setting. In this training, we will explore key strategies and skills to build trust, rapport, and relationships with infants, children, and youth […]
The CSSP 2025 Institute is the national and annual convening in which grantees share strategies for sustaining programs and strengthening communities. This year’s theme, “We Got You! Strengthening Safety for Survivors,” highlights the power of community-driven solutions in sustaining culturally specific programs. We invite proposals that reflect lived expertise, honor cultural traditions, and offer practical […]
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 […]
In partnership with the LGBTQ Institute, these webinars will include essential training for DV/SA programs on providing culturally responsive care to LGBTQ+ survivors, learning basic best practices, and providing tangible skill building. We will also explore how to assess if your program, policies, and procedures are inclusive and how to start making them more inclusive […]
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 […]
This one-hour webcast is for BOTH Advocates and their area Faith Community Leaders and Members. This program will be a one-hour conversation with Dr. David Adams, an expert on why people abuse and how to respond with both compassion and accountability. Dr. Adams will provide an overview of the stumbling blocks and manipulative strategies that […]
This institute explores complex issues in elder abuse cases faced by prosecutors, including the dynamics of elder abuse, offender accountability, ethical issues, and evaluation and litigation skills, to enhance prosecution strategies in these cases.
The Trial Skills Institute teaches and enhances the litigation skills of attorneys who represent survivors of domestic violence in contested hearings and trials. Working from a hypothetical fact pattern, participants perform closing arguments, give direct and cross examinations, lay evidentiary foundations, and practice impeachments in a series of online modules, and receive immediate feedback and […]
Rural Connect sessions explore timely issues affecting rural survivors. Participants will hear from subject matter experts in the movement to end gender-based violence and have the chance to dialogue with other rural grantees.
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.
The Trial Skills Institute teaches and enhances the litigation skills of attorneys who represent survivors of domestic violence in contested hearings and trials. Working from a hypothetical fact pattern, participants perform closing arguments, give direct and cross examinations, lay evidentiary foundations, and practice impeachments in a series of online modules, and receive immediate feedback and […]
In partnership with the LGBTQ Institute, these webinars will include essential training for DV/SA programs on providing culturally responsive care to LGBTQ+ survivors, learning basic best practices, and providing tangible skill building. We will also explore how to assess if your program, policies, and procedures are inclusive and how to start making them more inclusive […]
The Center for Justice Innovation (CJI) with the support of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) will welcome Domestic Violence Mentor Courts and mentees to the Domestic Violence Court Mentoring Program All Sites Meeting in Clayton, Missouri. The goal of the meeting is to facilitate relationships, communication, and engagement between Mentor Courts and mentees, as well as to […]
The Trial Skills Institute teaches and enhances the litigation skills of attorneys who represent survivors of domestic violence in contested hearings and trials. Working from a hypothetical fact pattern, participants perform closing arguments, give direct and cross examinations, lay evidentiary foundations, and practice impeachments in a series of online modules, and receive immediate feedback and […]
The Trial Skills Institute teaches and enhances the litigation skills of attorneys who represent survivors of domestic violence in contested hearings and trials. Working from a hypothetical fact pattern, participants perform closing arguments, give direct and cross examinations, lay evidentiary foundations, and practice impeachments in a series of online modules, and receive immediate feedback and […]
Draw on the experience of Kimber Nicoletti Martinez, MESA: Community Empowerment and Violence Prevention Program (MESA), and ask your questions about building connections with sexual assault survivors who are migrant farm workers.
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
Quarterly Virtual Gatherings & Peer Learning Opportunities! Engage in a collaborative space with professionals dedicated to serving military-connected survivors. Each CoP session fosters growth, shares best practices, and creates actionable steps for real change. 
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The Information Privacy for Attorneys Emerging Issues Webinar will educate attorneys who represent survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking about measures they can take to keep their own personal information secure. Ensuring their personal information is not readily findable online can help attorneys maintain their own safety during contentious cases. Topics […]
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 training will prepare OVW Abuse in Later Life Program grantees’ direct service trainers to redeliver “Responding to Abuse in Later Life: Promoting Respect & Safety for All Older Victims” that has been developed by the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life.
A virtual-interactive advanced litigation institute for experienced attorneys to more effectively and holistically represent survivors of domestic violence in contested custody cases. Some topics include client interviewing, discovery, negotiating with pro se opposing parties, defending emergency hearings, and enforcing orders.
Court-based points-of-contact/subject matter experts on violence against women issues are invited to attend these semi-monthly meetings to learn about best practices and trending issues as well as network with their colleagues across the country.
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 […]
A virtual-interactive advanced litigation institute for experienced attorneys to more effectively and holistically represent survivors of domestic violence in contested custody cases. Some topics include client interviewing, discovery, negotiating with pro se opposing parties, defending emergency hearings, and enforcing orders.
Building and Strengthening Relationships with Your Local Faith Communities is a one-hour webcast for advocates who want to increase access to their services by engaging their local faith communities in the work of abuse prevention. Safe Havens will discuss what has worked and what usually doesn’t when it comes to working with faith communities and […]
This webinar will explore the impact that language has on the healing journey of survivors of sexual violence, particularly within Tribal communities. The presenters will examine how language can be harmful and internalized, as well as how it can influence survivors’ self-perception, identity, and relationships with those who respond to sexual violence. Through this session, […]
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 […]
A virtual-interactive advanced litigation institute for experienced attorneys to more effectively and holistically represent survivors of domestic violence in contested custody cases. Some topics include client interviewing, discovery, negotiating with pro se opposing parties, defending emergency hearings, and enforcing orders.
Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking pursue entrepreneurship for many reasons, including to have agency over their own employment and to be able to best utilize their expertise. Survivor entrepreneurs contribute to the workforce as lived-expert consultants, founders of their own nonprofits, and collaborators on policies and practices. This webinar will explore […]
The Judicial Education Development Initiative on Domestic Violence, a project of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, offers innovative educational programming and technical assistance through the creation of peer-to-peer learning opportunities for judicial officers engaged in efforts to improve responses to domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking cases. Recognizing the […]
A virtual-interactive advanced litigation institute for experienced attorneys to more effectively and holistically represent survivors of domestic violence in contested custody cases. Some topics include client interviewing, discovery, negotiating with pro se opposing parties, defending emergency hearings, and enforcing orders.
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