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Upcoming Trainings, Webinars and Events Around the Country
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FEBRUARY 2012 – Teen Dating Violence Prevention & Awareness Month
February 2-3 in Highland Hills, OH
Bullying Prevention Summit: Changing School and University Culture and Climate, sponsored by Global Issues Resource Center, Cuyahoga Community College, in partnership with Facing History and Ourselves, Virginia Tech, Cleveland State University, University of Akron, Orange High School, Beech Brook, and Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.
February 2-3 in St. Pete Beach, FL
Domestic Violence Danger Assessment and Risk Management: A Two-Day Training Conference, sponsored by Emerge. Register (scroll down). Registration is limited to members of domestic violence teams who are recipients of the OVW Grants to Encourage Arrest.
February 6 (live Tweet chat, 4:00-5:00 pm ET)
Tweet to Stop Dating Violence!, hosted by Love Is Not Abuse and Seventeen Magazine.
February 6-9 in National Harbor, MD
CADCA's 22nd National Leadership Forum and SAMHSA's 8th Prevention Day, hosted by the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America.
February 7 (webinar, 12:00-1:30 pm PT)
Assessing Patterns of Coercive Control in Abusive Relationships: A Basic Skill for LGBT DV, hosted by The Northwest Network.
February 7 (webinar, 2:00-3:30 pm ET)
Forensic Compliance: Where do we stand in 2012?, hosted by the International Association of Forensic Nurses' SAFEta Project and End Violence Against Women International.
February 7 (webinar, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT)
Helping Teens Develop Healthy Relationships, hosted by the FaithTrust Institute.
February 7 (webinar, 12:00-1:30 pm ET)
Institutional Commitment to Prevention, hosted by the School and College Organization for Prevention Educators.
 February 7 (webinar, 10:00 am CT; 2nd in series of 8)
One in the Movement: Essential Practices for Advocates in Training ~ Teen Dating Abuse and Peer Leadership (scroll down), hosted by the Texas Council on Family Violence.
February 7 in Austin, TX
Quality Health Care for All: Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Disparities through Integrated Health Care, hosted by The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, in partnership with the Office of Minority Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
February 7 (live webcast, 3:00-4:00 pm ET)
The Toxic Stress of Early Childhood Adversity: Rethinking Health and Education Policy, hosted by the Harvard School of Pubic Health.
February 7-8 in Lincoln, NE
Digital Evidence: Investigation and Prosecution of Technology-Facilitated Child Sexual Exploitation, hosted by the Nebraska Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, State Patrol and the National District Attorneys Association.
February 7-9 in Spokane, WA
Therapist Core Training, hosted by the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs.
February 8 (webinar, 3:00-4:10 pm ET)
Courageous Lawyering: Counter Intuitive Practice and Representation of Battered Women, hosted by the Muskie School Continuing Legal Education Series.
February 8 (webinar, 3:00-4:00 pm ET)
I Survived an OIG VAWA Audit: Coalition Audit Findings, hosted by the National Resource Sharing Project and the National Network to End Domestic Violence.
February 9 (webinar, 3:00-4:30 pm ET)
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): What DV Victim Advocates Should Know to Help Survivors, hosted by the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, the National Network to End Domestic Violence and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Program and the Assets for Independence Program at the Administration for Children & Families of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Registration.
February 9 (webinar, 12:00-1:30 pm ET)
The Presumption of Guilt: How the Criminal Justice System Inadvertently Re-Traumatizes Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, hosted by the National Alliance to End Domestic Abuse, Jewish Women International.
February 9-12 in Los Angeles, CA
2012 National Conference on Ending Family and Youth Homelessness, hosed by the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
February 12-15 in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Enhancing Judicial Skills in Domestic Violence Cases (EJS) Workshop, hosted by the National Judicial Institute on Domestic Violence. Register.
February 12-16 in San Antonio, TX
Evidence for Prosecutors Course, hosted by the National District Attorneys Association. Register.
February 13 (webinar, 2:30-3:40 pm ET)
Survivor-Centered Lawyering: Ethical Considerations, hosted by the Muskie School Continuing Legal Education Series.
February 13 in Washington, DC
Tipped Minimum Wage = Legalized Gender Discrimination? ~ Congressional Briefing on "Gender Equity in Restaurant Industry", hosted by U.S. Representative Donna Edwards (D-MD).
February 13-16 in Clearwater Beach, FL
33rd Annual Training Institute Behavioral Health & Addictive Disorders, hosted by the U.S. Journal Training, Inc. and the Institute for Integral Development.
February 13-17 in Phoenix, AZ
Demystifying SMART Devices: The Role of SMART Devices in Child Exploitation Cases, hosted by the National Center for Prosecution of Child Abuse, in collaboration with the National White Collar Crime Center.
February 14 (webinar, 12:00-1:30 pm PT)
Engaging the Legal System: Rights and Experiences of LGBTQ Survivors of Domestic Violence, hosted by The Northwest Network.
February 14 (webinar, 3:00-4:30 pm ET)
Self-Advocates: Nothing About Us Without Us, Center on Victimization and Safety, Accessing Safety Initiative.
February 14-16 in Nashville, TN
2012 Annual Conference ~ Advocating Change, Healing Hearts, presented by the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence.
February 15 (web forum, 2:00-3:00 pm ET)
Assisting Older Victims of Intimate Partner Sexual Violence, hosted by the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center.
February 15 (webinar, 12:00-1:15 pm PT)
Protecting Victims from Re-Victimization: Securing Testimonial Accommodations, hosted by the National Alliance of Victims' Rights Attorneys. Note: Registration is limited to NAVRA members.
February 15 (webinar, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT)
Roundtable: Teen Violence and Abuse ~ The Challenge for Youth Ministry, hosted by the FaithTrust Institute.
February 15 (webinar, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm MT)
Working with a Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault Expert, hosted by the Colorado District Attorney's Council.
February 15-17 in Orlando, FL
2nd Annual National Conference on Bullying, hosted by the School Safety Advocacy Council.
February 15-17 in Myrtle Beach, SC
13th Annual South Carolina Linda B. Floyd Campus Safety Conference ~ Title IX The Heart and Design: Understanding High Education's Response to Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence, presented by the Margolis Healy.
February 16 (webinar, 2:00-3:30 pm ET)
Forensic Compliance: Where do we stand in 2012?, hosted by the International Association of Forensic Nurses' SAFEta Project and End Violence Against Women International.
February 16 (webinar, 3:30-5:00 pm ET)
The Front Porch Project: Building Community Involvement in Prevention, hosted by the American Humane Association.
February 16 (webinar, 3:00-4:15 pm ET)
Language Access and State Courts ~ Part II: Strategies for Meeting the Needs of Litigants with Limited English Proficiency, hosted by the Center for Court Innovation.
February 16 (audio conference, 2:00-3:15 pm CT)
Managing an Interagency Analysis Process (scroll down), hosted by Praxis International. Note: Registration is limited to grantees of the Office on Violence Against Women.
February 16 (webinar, 2:00 pm CT)
Working with Our Multidisciplinary Teams, hosted by the National Child Protection Training Center.
February 16-17 in Los Angeles, CA
4th Annual Violence Free Teens Conference, hosted by Peace Over Violence.
February 18 in Myersville, MD
Sibu Sura Chocolates Launch Party, benefiting Justice for Children.
February 21 in Fort Worth, TX
Legacy of Men, hosted by Safe Haven.
February 21-24 in Pasco, WA
Advocate Core Training, hosted by the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs.
February 22 in London, ONT, CA
Ghosts of Violence, presented by the Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada.
February 23 (webinar, 1:00-2:30 pm ET)
Conducting Clery Training for Campus Security Authorities, hosted by the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
February 23 (telebriefing, 2:00-3:00 pm ET)
New Public Opinion and Media Research on Opportunity for Black Men and Boys, hosted by The Opportunity Agenda.
February 23-25 in in Seattle, WA
Q&A for Advocates National Institute, hosted by The Northwest Network.
February 24 (webinar, 3:00-4:15 pm ET)
What Lawyers Need to Know about the Model Code of Judicial Conduct, hosted by the Muskie School Continuing Legal Education Series.
February 26-27 in Dallas, TX
Soul Murder ~ Understanding the Devastating Effects of Trauma / Abuse, hosted by The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and the Jewish Family Service.
February 26 - March 1 in San Antonio, TX
2012 TAASA Annual Conference – 30 Years of Working to End Sexual Violence in Texas, hosted by the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault.
February 27 - March 1 in Washington, DC
2nd World Conference of Women's Shelters – Creating a United Voice (English, Français and Español), hosted by the National Network to End Domestic Violence.
February 28 (webinar, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT)
Opening the Door to Healthy Relationships: Addressing Domestic Violence in Premarital Counseling, hosted by the FaithTrust Institute.
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MARCH 2012 – Women's History Month
March 1 in Nashville, TN
Batterers' Intervention Programs Standards Workshop, hosted by the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence.
March 1-2 in Denver, CO
LEAD 2012: Legislative Education and Advocacy Day, hosted by the Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
March 3 in Washington, DC
SLDN Twentieth Annual National Dinner, hosted by the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network.
March 4 in Charlottesville, VA
Pre-Conference Symposium on Global Violence Against Women (scroll down), hosted by the Nursing Network Violence Against Women International.
March 4-6 in Charlottesville, VA
18th Annual Conference, hosted by the Nursing Network Violence Against Women International.
March 4-7 in Tampa, FL
25th Children's Mental Health Research & Policy Conference, hosted by College of Behavioral & Community Sciences, University of South Florida.
March 5-9 in Dulles, VA
Unsafe Havens II: Advanced Trial Advocacy Training for Prosecution of Technology-facilitated Child Sexual Exploitation, hosted by the National Center for Prosecution of Child Abuse.
March 6 (webinar, 12:00-1:30 pm PT)
Assessing Patterns of Coercive Control in Abusive Relationships, Part 2: Practical Skills, hosted by The Northwest Network.
March 7 in Washington, DC
Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues Gala 2012, hosted by Women's Policy, Inc.
March 12-14 in Wisconsin Dells, WI
Wisconsin Summit on Teen Dating and Sexual Violence, sponsored by the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
March 13 in Geneva, CH
Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy.
March 13 (webinar, 10:00 am CT; 3rd in series of 8)
One in the Movement: Essential Practices for Advocates in Training ~ Effective Communication (scroll down), hosted by the Texas Council on Family Violence.
March 13 (webinar, 3:00-4:30 pm ET)
Serving Survivors with Disabilities and Deaf Survivors ~ Working with Deaf Survivors, Center on Victimization and Safety, Accessing Safety Initiative.
March 13 (webinar, 12:00-1:30 pm PT)
Understanding LGBTQ Survivor's Rights: LGBTQ Family Law, hosted by The Northwest Network.
March 13-15 in Honolulu, HI
9th Annual Hawaii Conference ~ Preventing, Assessing & Treating Child, Adolescent & Adult Trauma, hosted by the Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma at Alliant International University.
March 14 (webinar, 2:00-3:15 pm CT)
Overview and Mapping, Part 1 of 3 (scroll down), hosted by Praxis International. Note: Registration is limited to grantees of the Office on Violence Against Women.
March 14-19 in Cleveland, OH
5th International Conflict Resolution Education Summit ~ Developing Global Citizens in Schools, Higher Education, and the Community, sponsored by the Global Issues Resource Center, Cuyahoga Community College and the Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict.
March 15 in Chicago, IL
2012 Impact Awards ~ Defending Women's Rights in the Courtroom, Capitol and Beyond, hosted by the Chicago Foundation for Women.
March 15 (webinar, 2:00 pm CT)
When Words Hurt: Investigating / Prosecuting Cases of Child Maltreatment, hosted by the National Child Protection Training Center.
March 15-16 in San Antonio, TX
Domestic Violence Danger Assessment and Risk Management: A Two-Day Training Conference, sponsored by Emerge. Registration is limited to members of domestic violence teams who are recipients of the OVW Grants to Encourage Arrest. Register (scroll down).
March 16 in New York, NY
Annual Celebration of Excellence, hosted by the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault.
March 18-20 in San Diego, CA
Responding to Clergy Misconduct, hosted by the FaithTrust Institute.
March 18-24
International Anti-Street Harassment Week, Meet Us On the Street.
March 19-20 in Houston, TX
26th Annual Conference on the Prevention of Child Abuse, hosted by Prevent Child Abuse Texas.
March 21-25 in San Francisco, CA
ACA 2012 Conference & Expo, hosted by the American Counseling Association.
March 22-23 in Indianapolis, IN
Indiana State Conference to End Sexual Assault, hosted by the Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
March 23-25 in Ben Lomond, CA
Weekend of Recovery ~ Level I, hosted by MaleSurvivor.
March 25 in Sugarland, TX
Daya Annual Gala 2012, hosted by Daya.
March 25-28 in Washington, DC
2012 Annual Housing Policy Conference & Lobby Day, hosted by the National Low Income Housing Coalition.
March 25-29 in Nashville, TN
2012 STOP Administrators & State Coalition Directors Meeting, hosted by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, in partnership with the Alliance of Local Service Organizations, the National Network to End Domestic Violence and the Resource Sharing Project.
March 26-27 in Honolulu, HI
Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability & Diversity, hosted by the Center on Disability Studies.
March 26-28 in Dallas, TX
Conference on Crimes Against Women, co-presented by the Genesis Women's Shelter and the Dallas Police Department. Brochure.
March 26-28 in Washington, DC
Military Healthcare Behavioral Health Summit, hosted by the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement.
March 28 in Washington, DC
Allies in Change 2012 ~ Awards to Honor DC's Safe Housing Champions, hosted by the District Alliance for Safe Housing.
March 28-31 in Washington, DC
The Global Summit on Childhood, presented by the Association for Childhood Education International.
March 29 in San Francisco, CA
Collaborating for Safety: Coordinating the Military and Civilian Response to Intimate Partner Violence, hosted by Futures Without Violence and co-sponsored by the Battered Women's Justice Project.
March 29 in Washington, DC
Women Money Power Forum & 25th Anniversary Luncheon, hosted by the Feminist Majority.
March 29-30 in New City, NY
Domestic Violence Offender Accountability ~ What, Why and How to Get it Done, presented by VCS Inc., Rockland County, NY and Catholic Charities, Buffalo, NY.
March 29-30 in Washington, DC
Warrior Resilience Conference IV ~ Restoring Readiness: Individual, Unit, Community and Family, hosted by the Defense Centers of Excellence For Psychological Health & Traumatic Brain Injury.
March 29-31 in San Francisco, CA
National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence, hosted by Futures Without Violence.
March 31 in Ennis, TX
1st Annual Gala ~ Facing the Giants, Breaking the Silence, hosted by Healing Hearts Center.
March 31 in Jacksonville, FL
3rd Annual Setting the Pace for Peace ~ Hubbard House Domestic Violence Awareness Walk, hosted by the Hubbard House.
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APRIL 2012 – National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 22-28
April 1-3 in San Francisco, CA
Sex::Tech 2012, hosed by ISIS, Inc.
April 2 (webinar, 3:00-4:30 pm ET)
Financial Abuse and Safety (Module 1) ~ 2012 Financial Literacy Month Webinar Series Moving Ahead Through Financial Literacy Curriculum (modules 1-5) (scroll down), hosted by the Allstate Foundation and the National Network to End Domestic Violence. Register.
April 2-4 in San Diego, CA Note the new dates!
2012 International Conference on Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence & Stalking, hosted by End Violence Against Women International.
April 3 (webinar, 10:00-11:15 am CT)
Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome by Educating Caregivers, hosted by the National Child Protection Training Center.
April 3-5 in Miami, FL
Responding to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: Enhancing Skills for Police and Prosecutors, hosted by the Battered Women's Justice Project. Note: Registration is open to Office on Violence Against Women GTEAP (Arrest) Grantees only.
April 5-7 in Athens, GA
Strong African American Families (SAAF) Facilitator Training, hosted by the Center for Family Research, The University of Georgia.
April 9 (webinar, 3:00-4:30 pm ET)
Budgeting (Module 2) ~ 2012 Financial Literacy Month Webinar Series Moving Ahead Through Financial Literacy Curriculum (modules 1-5) (scroll down), hosted by the Allstate Foundation and the National Network to End Domestic Violence. Register.
April 10 (webinar, 10:00 am CT; 4th in series of 8)
One in the Movement: Essential Practices for Advocates in Training ~ HHSC Policies and Procedures (scroll down), hosted by the Texas Council on Family Violence.
April 11-13 in Marlborough, MA
14th Annual Joint MASCO / MATSA Conference, hosted by the Massachusetts Adolescent Sex Offender Coalition and the Massachusetts Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers.
April 11-13 in San Antonio, TX
2012 Investigating and Prosecuting Domestic Violence Cases, hosted by the Texas District & County Attorneys Association.
April 11-13 in San Antonio, TX
Blueprints for Violence Prevention 2012 Conference ~ Committed to Youth, Families and a Stronger Tomorrow, hosted by the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
April 11-14 in Minneapolis, MN
The National Service-Learning Conference & Youthrive Peace Jam Leadership Conference, hosted by the National Youth Leadership Council and youthrive, the Upper Midwest Affiliate of PeaceJam International.
April 12 in Columbia, SC
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, hosted by Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands.
April 12-13 in Cambridge, MA
Advanced Group Skills Training, sponsored by Emerge.
April 12-13 in Detroit, MI
"Gender and the Legal Profession's Pipeline to Power," hosted by The Michigan State University Law Review.
April 13-15 in Essex, MA
A Path to Healing from Destructive Relationships, hosted by Growing a New Heart.
April 14 in Carmel, IN
26th Anniversary Gala ~ One in Seven: Just the Tip of the Iceberg, hosted by the Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
April 14 in Austin, TX
Preventing Child Abuse One Child at a Time ~ Recognizing, Reporting and Preventing Child Abuse, hosted by Prevent Child Abuse Texas.
April 15-17 in Chicago, IL
42nd National Council Mental Health and Addictions Conference, hosted by the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare.
April 15-18 in San Francisco, CA
Enhancing Judicial Skills in Domestic Violence Cases (EJS) Workshop, hosted by the National Judicial Institute on Domestic Violence. Register.
April 16 (webinar, 3:00-4:30 pm ET)
Credit (Module 3) ~ 2012 Financial Literacy Month Webinar Series Moving Ahead Through Financial Literacy Curriculum (modules 1-5) (scroll down), hosted by the Allstate Foundation and the National Network to End Domestic Violence. Register.
April 17 in Ypsilanti, MI
The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse, hosted by Dawn Farm.
April 17 (webinar, 3:00-4:30 pm ET)
Serving Survivors with Disabilities and Deaf Survivors ~ Requests for Accommodations and How to Meet Them (scroll down), Center on Victimization and Safety, Accessing Safety Initiative.
April 17-19 in New Orleans, LA
2012 Annual International Family Justice Center Conference, hosted by the Family Justice Center Alliance.
April 17-20 in Saint Paul, MN
Community Assessment Institute, hosted by Praxis International. Note: Priority for registration will be given to grantees of the Community Defined Solutions (formerly Arrest) and Rural Programs of the Office on Violence Against Women.
April 19 (webinar, 2:00 pm CT)
How Do I Defend My Interview in Court, hosted by the National Child Protection Training Center.
April 20-22 in London, UK
Sexual Cultures: Theory, Practice, Research Conference, co-hosted by Onscenity Research Network, and the Brunel University, Schools or Arts and Social Sciences.
April 22 in San Diego, CA
Move for the Movement, hosted by End Violence Against Women International.
April 23 (webinar, 3:00 pm ET)
Loans (Module 4) ~ 2012 Financial Literacy Month Webinar Series Moving Ahead Through Financial Literacy Curriculum (modules 1-5) (scroll down), hosted by the Allstate Foundation and the National Network to End Domestic Violence. Register.
April 26 in Dallas, TX
Stiletto Strut, benefiting The Family Place.
April 26 (audio conference, 2:00-3:15 pm CT)
Accounting for the Complexities of Life and Social Standing (scroll down), hosted by Praxis International. Note: Registration is limited to grantees of the Office on Violence Against Women.
April 26-27 in Harrisburg, PA
Building a Community of Safety: Advocates and Allies Responding to Domestic Violence, hosted by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
April 28-29 in Burlington, VT
Supporting Children of the National Guard and Reserve Institute, hosted by the Military Child Education Coalition.
April 29 - May 2 in Annapolis, MD
Technology Institute for Law Enforcement, hosted by the National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice.
April 30 (webinar, 3:00-4:30 pm ET)
Planning for the Future (Module 5) ~ 2012 Financial Literacy Month Webinar Series Moving Ahead Through Financial Literacy Curriculum (modules 1-5) (scroll down), hosted by the Allstate Foundation and the National Network to End Domestic Violence. Register.
April 30 - May 2 in Norwood, MA
2012 National Cyber Crime Conference, hosted by the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General, in collaboration with the National District Attorneys Association, the National White Collar Crime Center and the Massachusetts Computer Forensic Advanced Technology Education program.
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May 1-4 in San Antonio, TX
13th Annual Conference ~ Better Together in San Antonio, hosted by the Texas Victim Services Association.
May 1-4 in Atlanta, GA
2012 Joint Meeting of the Safe States Alliance and CDC Core I & II State Injury Grantees ~ Shaping the Path to Safety, hosted by the Safe States Alliance.
May 3 in New York, NY
11th Annual 21 Leaders for the 21st Century Gala, hosted by Women's eNews.
May 5-9 in Philadelphia, PA
165th Annual Meeting ~ Integrated Care, hosted by the American Psychiatric Association.
May 6-8 in Seattle, WA
Healthy Boundaries for Clergy and Spiritual Teachers, hosted by the FaithTrust Institute.
May 7 (webinar, 10:00 am CT; 5th in series of 8)
One in the Movement: Essential Practices for Advocates in Training ~ Introduction to Battering Intervention & Prevention Programs (scroll down), hosted by the Texas Council on Family Violence.
May 8-11 in Kansas City, MO
5th Annual Forensic Investigations Conference ~ Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Child and Elder Abuse...From Scene to Courtroom, hosted by St. Luke's Health System.
May 9 (webinar, 2:00-3:15 pm CT)
Analyzing Case Files, Part 2 of 3 (scroll down), hosted by Praxis International. Note: Registration is limited to grantees of the Office on Violence Against Women.
May 9-10 in Albany, NY
Sexual Assault Prevention and Intervention Conference ~ Weaving a World Without Violence: Sexual Assault Prevention and Intervention, hosted by the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
May 9-11 in Arlington, MA
Introductory Counseling Abusers Training: A Three-Day Course, sponsored by Emerge.
May 10-11 in Columbus, OH
Two Days in May Conference on Victim Assistance ~ Mission Possible: Let No Victim Stand Alone, hosted by the Ohio Attorney General's Office.
May 14 in New York, NY
The 24th Annual Gloria Awards: A Salute to Women of Vision, hosted by the Ms. Foundation for Women.
May 14-16 in Vancouver, WA
2012 Annual Conference, hosted by the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs.
May 15 (webinar, 3:00-4:30 pm ET)
Serving Survivors with Disabilities and Deaf Survivors ~ Tools to Assess Your Agency's Accessibility (scroll down), Center on Victimization and Safety, Accessing Safety Initiative.
May 16 in Silver Spring, MD
2nd Annual Nonprofit Forum ~ Your Nonprofit: Build It! Grow It! Fund It! SUSTAIN IT!, hosted by U.S. Representative Donna Edwards (D-MD).
May 17 (webinar, 2:00 pm CT)
Peer Review, hosted by the National Child Protection Training Center.
May 18-20 in Sedona, AZ
Moving In, Moving Through ~ The Body of Joy, hosted by Growing a New Heart.
May 18-20 in Dahlonega, GA
Weekend of Recovery ~ Level I, hosted by MaleSurvivor.
May 20-24 in The Hague, NL
14th International Symposium World Society of Victimology.
May 21-22 in Orchard Park, NY
Domestic Violence Offender Accountability ~ What, Why and How to Get it Done (scroll down), presented by VCS Inc., Rockland County, NY and Catholic Charities, Buffalo, NY.
May 22 in East Hartford, CT
Domestic Violence and the Military: Responding to Unique Needs, hosted by the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Note: Registration is limited to CCADV member agency staff only.
May 22-24 in San Diego, CA
Navy and Marine Corps Combat & Operational Stress Control Conference 2012, hosted by the Naval Center for Combat & Operational Stress Control and The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine.
May 30 - June 2 in Nashville, TN
Drug Courts; Where Accountability Meets Compassion ~ NADCP 18th Annual Training Conference, hosted by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals.
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June 1-8 in San Diego, CA
Armed Forces Public Health Conference ~ Partners in Prevention, hosted by the U.S. Army Public Health Command and the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center.
June 4-6 in Washington, DC
Advocacy Day 2012, hosted by the National Network to End Domestic Violence.
June 6-7 in Bay City, MI
MCADSV 2012 Annual Conference ~ THIS JUST IN: Innovations in Practice & Research, hosted by the Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence.
June 6-9 in Chicago, IL
AFCC 49th Annual Conference – Attachment, Brain Science and Children of Divorce: The ABCD's of Children Development for Family Law (scroll down), hosted by the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.
June 8-9 in Portland, OR
2012 Conference ~ Enhancing Justice: Empowerment Through Victims' Rights, hosted by the National Crime Victim Law Institute.
June 11-13 in Vail, CO
Colorado Domestic & Sexual Violence Conference, hosted by the Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
June 12 (webinar, 10:00 am CT; 6th in series of 8)
One in the Movement: Essential Practices for Advocates in Training ~ The Ins and Outs of Managing Volunteers (scroll down), hosted by the Texas Council on Family Violence.
June 12 (webinar, 3:00-4:30 pm ET)
Serving Survivors with Disabilities and Deaf Survivors ~ Building Effective Partnerships with Disability Organizations in Your Community (scroll down), Center on Victimization and Safety, Accessing Safety Initiative.
June 13-15 in San Francisco, CA
7th Annual Underbanked Financial Services Forum ~ Spurring Innovation, Creating Value, presented by the American Banker, with the Center for Financial Services Innovation.
June 15-17 in New Haven, CT
Weekend of Recovery ~ Level I, hosted by MaleSurvivor.
June 18-22 in Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Victim Assistance Academy, hosted by the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance.
June 20-22 in Austin, TX
Texas Injury & Violence Prevention Conference.
June 21 (audio conference, 2:00-3:15 pm CT)
Collecting Data: Interviews, Observations and Analyzing Case Files (scroll down), hosted by Praxis International. Note: Registration is limited to grantees of the Office on Violence Against Women.
June 21 (webinar, 2:00 pm CT)
Domestic Violence & Child Abuse in Divorce and Custody Cases, hosted by the National Child Protection Training Center.
June 21-23 in Chicago, IL
Continuing Judicial Skills in Domestic Violence Cases (CJS) Program (scroll down), hosted by the National Judicial Institute on Domestic Violence.
June 29 - July 2 in Linthicum Heights, MD
2012 National NOW Conference ~ A Feminist Wake-Up Call, hosted by the National Organization for Women.
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July 9-13 in Minneapolis, MN
2012 National Call to Action Institute and Conference, sponsored by the Women of Color Network. RSVP Survey.
July 10 (webinar, 10:00 am CT; 7th in series of 8)
One in the Movement: Essential Practices for Advocates in Training ~ Rural Community Considerations (scroll down), hosted by the Texas Council on Family Violence.
July 10 (webinar, 3:00-4:30 pm ET)
Serving Survivors with Disabilities and Deaf Survivors ~ Working with American Sign Language Interpreters (scroll down), Center on Victimization and Safety, Accessing Safety Initiative.
July 11 (webinar, 2:00-3:15 pm CT)
Policy Development and Recommendations, Part 3 of 3 (scroll down), hosted by Praxis International. Note: Registration is limited to grantees of the Office on Violence Against Women.
July 11-13 in Los Angeles, CA
NACCHO Annual 2012 ~ Navigating the Currents: Positioning Local Health Departments for the Future, hosted by the National Association of County & City Health Officials.
July 12-16 in Chicago, IL
2012 Conference, hosted by the International Association for Relationship Research.
July 13-15 in Barrie, ONT, CA
Weekend of Recovery ~ Level I, hosted by MaleSurvivor.
July 19 (webinar, 2:00 pm CT)
Interviewing Young Children, hosted by the National Child Protection Training Center.
July 22-25 in Washington, DC
2012 Conference ~ Restoring Hope: The Power of Social Work, hosted by the National Association of Social Workers.
July 22-25 in Denver, CO
NCADV'S 15th National Conference on Domestic Violence and NOMAS' 37th National Conference on Men and Masculinity – Preserving Our Roots While Looking to the Future, hosted by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the National Organization for Men Against Sexism.
July 23-27 in Orlando, FL
7th Annual National School Safety Conference, hosted by the School Safety Advocacy Council.
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August 2-5 in Orlando, FL
2012 APA Annual Convention, hosted by the American Psychological Association.
August 13-16 in Dallas, TX
24th Annual Crimes Against Children Conference, hosted by the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center and the Dallas Police Department.
August 14 (webinar, 10:00 am CT; 8th in series of 8)
One in the Movement: Essential Practices for Advocates in Training ~ The Basics of Immigration Advocacy (scroll down), hosted by the Texas Council on Family Violence.
August 16 (webinar, 2:00 pm CT)
Cultural Competence in the Forensic Interview, hosted by the National Child Protection Training Center.
August 16 (audio conference, 2:00-3:15 pm CT)
Findings, Recommendations and Implementation (scroll down), hosted by Praxis International. Note: Registration is limited to grantees of the Office on Violence Against Women.
August 17-19 in Alta, UT
Weekend of Recovery ~ Advanced, hosted by MaleSurvivor.
August 22-24 in Chicago, IL
National Sexual Assault Conference Chicago 2012 ~ Revive, Rethink, Reclaim, hosted by the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault, the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.
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September 9-12 in San Diego, CA
17th International Conference on Violence, Abuse & Trauma (scroll down), hosted by the Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma at Alliant International University.
September 10-12 in Austin, TX
Strengthening Connections between parents and children affected by substance abuse, HIV and trauma, hosted by the National Abandoned Assistance Resource Center.
September 11 (webinar, 3:00-4:30 pm ET)
Serving Survivors with Disabilities and Deaf Survivors ~ Mental Health and Domestic & Sexual Violence (scroll down), Center on Victimization and Safety, Accessing Safety Initiative.
September 12-14 in Arlington, MA
Introductory Counseling Abusers Training: A Three-Day Course, sponsored by Emerge.
September 13-16 in Charlotte, NC
2012 AAMFT Annual Conference ~ Women: Evolving Roles in Society and Family, hosted by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
September 19-21 in New Orleans, LA
2012 National Conference ~ Victim-centered, Practice-based, Research-informed, hosted by The National Center for Victims of Crime. Held in conjunction with The National Crime Victim Bar Association 2012 National Conference, "Civil Actions for Criminal Acts."
September 20 (webinar, 2:00 pm CT)
Parental Alienation, hosted by the National Child Protection Training Center.
September 21-23 in Alta, UT
Weekend of Recovery ~ Level I, hosted by MaleSurvivor.
September 25 (webinar, 3:00-4:15 pm CT)
Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome by Educating Caregivers, hosted by the National Child Protection Training Center.
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OCTOBER 2012 – Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 16 (webinar, 3:00-4:30 pm ET)
Serving Survivors with Disabilities and Deaf Survivors ~ Safety Planning with People with Disabilities (scroll down), Center on Victimization and Safety, Accessing Safety Initiative.
October 17-19 in Washington, DC
2012 Health Masculinity Summit, hosted by Men Can Stop Rape, Men Stopping Violence, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, A Call to Men, Coach for America and the Women of Color Network.
October 18 (webinar, 2:00 pm CT)
The Impact of Human Trafficking on Children, hosted by the National Child Protection Training Center.
October 18-20 in Orlando, FL
SCOPE 2012 Annual Conference, hosted by the School and College Organization for Prevention Educators.
October 19-21 in Peebles, OH
Weekend of Recovery ~ Level I, hosted by MaleSurvivor.
October 21-24 in Phoenix, AZ
Enhancing Judicial Skills in Elder Abuse Cases Workshop (scroll down), hosted by the National Judicial Institute on Domestic Violence.
October 24-26 in Vancouver, CA
Third International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector ~ Linking Local Initiatives with Global Learning.
October 27-31 in San Francisco, CA
140th Annual Meeting & Exposition ~ Prevention and Wellness Across the Lifespan, hosted by the American Public Health Association.
October 31 - November 3 in Phoenix, AZ
74th NCFR Annual Conferences ~ Families and Health, National Council on Family Relations.
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November 1-2 in Cambridge, MA
Advanced Group Skills Training, sponsored by Emerge.
November 1-3 in Phoenix, AZ
AFCC 10th Symposium on Child Custody Evaluations (scroll down), hosted by the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.
November 11-16 in Phoenix, AZ
118th Annual Continuing Health Education Meeting, hosted by AMSUS, The Society of Federal Health Professionals.
November 13 (webinar, 3:00-4:30 pm ET)
Serving Survivors with Disabilities and Deaf Survivors ~ Creating Access for People with Intellectual Disabilities at Rape Crisis Centers (scroll down), Center on Victimization and Safety, Accessing Safety Initiative.
November 15 (webinar, 2:00 pm CT)
Suggestibility, hosted by the National Child Protection Training Center.
November 15-17 in Baltimore, MD
Facing Race National Conference ~ Define Justice. Make Change., sponsored by the Applied Research Center.
November 15-18 in New York, NY
13th International Conference: A World of Health & Hope for Male Survivors, hosted by MaleSurvivor.
November 30 (webinar, 11:00 am - 1:15 pm CT)
Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome by Educating Caregivers, hosted by the National Child Protection Training Center.
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December 1-8
Male Abuse Awareness Week, hosted by the P. Luna Foundation.
December 18 (webinar, 3:00-4:30 pm ET)
Serving Survivors with Disabilities and Deaf Survivors ~ Planning Accessible Conferences and Community Events (scroll down), Center on Victimization and Safety, Accessing Safety Initiative.
December 20 (webinar, 2:00 pm CT)
Using Peer Review With an Eye Toward Corroboration, hosted by the National Child Protection Training Center.
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JANUARY 2013 – National Stalking Awareness Month and National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January 15 (webinar, 3:00-4:30 pm ET)
Serving Survivors with Disabilities and Deaf Survivors ~ Partnering with Deaf Anti-Violence Providers (scroll down), Center on Victimization and Safety, Accessing Safety Initiative.
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FEBRUARY 2013 – Teen Dating Violence Prevention & Awareness Month
February 12 (webinar, 3:00-4:30 pm ET)
Serving Survivors with Disabilities and Deaf Survivors ~ Supporting Survivors with Disabilities Through the Criminal Justice System (scroll down), Center on Victimization and Safety, Accessing Safety Initiative.
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MARCH 2013 – Women's History Month
March 12 (webinar, 3:00-4:30 pm ET)
Serving Survivors with Disabilities and Deaf Survivors ~ Effective Outreach to People with Disabilities (scroll down), Center on Victimization and Safety, Accessing Safety Initiative.
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January 22 - February 4, 2012 (online)
Providing Culturally Competent Care to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Clients and Patients, sponsored by Health Imperatives.
February 7, 14, 21, 28 and March 6, 2012 in Topeka, KS
Directions in Organizational Leadership: Building Relationships, Achieving Results, Navigating Change, and Making Decisions, sponsored by Washburn University, Academic Outreach, the Greater Topeka Chamber and the Washburn School of Business.
February 23 - May 24, 2013 (online)
From the War Zone to the Home Front: Supporting the Mental Health of Veterans and Families, provided by the Home Base Program and the National Center for PTSD.
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ONGOING VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Advocacy for Victims of Abuse
Online Tutorial on Abuse – this is a self-paced tutorial on abuse for clergy, spiritual leaders and teachers. The purpose is to provide leaders with the needed information on issues of domestic violence and childhood sexual assault. Given the prevalence of abuse, all faith leaders need basic knowledge about these two types of violence.
AEQUITAS
Battered Women Charged with Crimes – this previously recorded webinar was developed to help prosecutors and criminal justice partners identify, evaluate, and develop improved responses to cases involving battered women who are arrested for using violence against their abusers.
AEQUITAS
Investigating and Prosecuting Alcohol-Facilitated Sexual Assault – this previously recorded webinar was developed to assist investigators, prosecutors, and other allied professionals address the unique challenges these cases present.
America's Heroes at Work
TBI, PTSD & Employment – an online training tool for employers, supervisors & hiring managers.
American Probation and Parole Association
Domestic Violence: Fundamentals for Community Corrections Practice – through this distance learning training, you will learn about guidelines and recommended strategies for supervising domestic violence offenders to achieve the goals of increased victim safety, offender accountability, and offender behavior change.
Bureau of Justice Assistance
The BJA Grant Writing and Management Academy – assists you with the grant management process within the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Academy includes the following modules: 1) Before Applying for BJA Funds; 2) Applying for BJA Funds; 3) Managing Your BJA Funds; 4) Strategic Planning; and 5) Budget.
Center for Deployment Psychology
Online Courses – the CDP provides interactive web-based training to educate professionals (military and civilian providers) working with Service members and their families.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Principles of Prevention – for everyone interested in learning about violence prevention, the burden violence places in our society, and effective prevention efforts.
DNA.gov
DNA: A Prosecutor's Practice Notebook – this free, self-paced, online training is designed to assist State and local prosecutors in preparing DNA-related cases for prosecution. The lessons cover a wide spectrum of topics relating to the science of DNA and its legal application in the courtroom. Lessons include: investigating cases involving DNA; preparing cases involving DNA; presenting cases involving DNA; special case circumstances; and lab report analysis.
DNA.gov
Introduction to Law 101: Legal Guide for the Forensic Expert – this course provides 13 modules and this introduction which is designed to give a comprehensive discussion of recommended practices for the forensic expert to follow when preparing for and testifying in court.
DNA.gov
Principles of Forensic DNA for Officers of the Court – an interactive, self-paced, resource tool to educate and assist prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges in forensic DNA cases. The course consists of fifteen modules and covers: the biology of DNA, including statistics and population genetics; DNA laboratories, quality assurance in testing, and understanding a laboratory report; forensic databases; victim issues; the presentation of DNA evidence at trial; and post-conviction DNA cases.
DNA.gov
What Every Law Enforcement Officer Should Know About DNA Evidence – these self-paced training courses are intended to provided interactive training that covers basic information about the identification, preservation, and collection of DNA evidence at a crime scene.
End Violence Against Women International
On-LineTraining Institute – state-of-the art training to anyone who is interested, on the topic of criminal justice response to sexual assault. This On-Line Training Institute provides the opportunity for interested professionals to expand their knowledge of cutting edge developments in the criminal justice and community response to sexual assault, with particular emphasis on those crimes committed by someone who is known to the victim (i.e., non-strangers).
Florida State University, Institute for Family Violence Studies
Rural Victimization Project – since 1999, the Institute's Rural Victimization Project has used its domestic violence manuals to train hundreds of human service professionals through live workshops. The success and popularity of the programs has led to an overwhelming request for training sessions across the country. In order to meet the increasing demand for domestic abuse training, we have transformed our materials into Online Tutorials that anyone can access and complete, Tallahassee, FL.
Forensic Sciences Education
Continuing Education and Training for Medicolegal Death Investigators – web-based training for forensic and medical professionals, law enforcement and ancillary professionals. Courses are related to medicolegal death investigations, missing and unidentified persons, National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NAMUS) training, and sudden unexplained infant death (SUID) investigations.
Headington Institute
Understanding and Addressing Vicarious Trauma – this module is an introduction to the topic of vicarious trauma and humanitarian work. It provides an overview so that you can learn about this at your own pace. It also includes links and references to other resources on this topic.
National Center for PTSD
Increasing Effectiveness of PTSD Treatments – this online course addresses how to increase the effectiveness of evidence-based treatments for PTSD, particularly in difficult cases and situations. The author presents how to decide who is appropriate for evidence-based treatment using assessment. She discusses common barriers to effective delivery of PTSD treatment and provides solutions to overcome these barriers.
National Consumer Law Center
Credit Reporting and Repair for Domestic Violence Survivors, Federal Tax Advocacy for Domestic Violence Survivors and Screening for Consumer Issues: A Tool for Domestic Violence Advocates and Attorneys – presentations and recordings available from previous webinars.
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
Serving Our Veterans Behavioral Health Certificate – designed to train civilian behavioral health and primary care providers, on military orientation and specific issues affecting veterans and their families. It offers 14 self-directed, self-paced online courses that provide the latest clinical guidelines from the Department of Defense; demonstrate applicable knowledge and skills through real-life examples; and emphasize cultural sensitivities to ensure clinical competency.
National Institute of Justice
Español for Law Enforcement: An Interactive Training Tool – this online training was developed to help law enforcement officers obtain a working knowledge of Spanish and to apply it to law enforcement situations. The course walks viewers through English translations, phonetic spellings and pronunciations of Spanish words in situations involving interviews, crime scenes, motor vehicles and domestic violence.
National Institute of Justice
Multimedia – audio recordings and transcripts from seminars, webinars and interviews addressing a variety of issues, sponsored by the National Institute of Justice.
National Institute of Justice
Try Again, Fail Again, Fail Better: Lessons from Community Courts – presented by Greg Berman, Center for Court Innovation, sponsored by the National Institute of Justice.
National Judicial Education Program
Intimate Partner Sexual Abuse – Adjudicating This Hidden Dimension of Domestic Violence Cases – this website provides current interdisciplinary research from law, medicine and the social sciences that is applicable to judicial decision-making and case management. This site can be treated as a course or a resource to be consulted as needed.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Engaging Bystanders in Sexual Violence Prevention – this course provides the basics for how to encourage friends and family to deter and possibly prevent sexual violence. A certificate of completion for 1 hour of course work is available.
Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center
Identity Theft Victim Assistance Online Training Supporting Victims' Financial and Emotional Recovery – a user-friendly e-learning tool that will teach victim service professionals and allied professionals knowledge and skills to more effectively serve victims of identity theft and assist with their financial and emotional recovery.
Polaris Project
Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking in a Health Care Context (scroll down).
SecurityCEU.com
7 Steps to Workplace Violence Crisis Response Plan, National Institute for the Prevention of Workplace Violence.
SecurityCEU.com
Pre-Employee Screening and Background Checking and the Supervisor's Role When Domestic Violence Comes to Work, National Institute for the Prevention of Workplace Violence.
SecurityCEU.com
Zero Tolerance Is Not Enough: Making Workplace Violence Prevention Really Work, National Institute for the Prevention of Workplace Violence.
TrainingForums.org
TrainingForums.org – Domestic violence service providers and others working with survivors of violence and trauma will find these free online courses on hot topics, along with forum discussions hosted by experts, informative and practical; a project of Witness Justice.
Utah Domestic Violence Council
The Basics of Domestic Violence – a four-hour web-based training course designed to explore the complex issue of domestic violence as it affects women, men, and children. Participants learn about power and control in relationships, the cycle of violence, barriers to leaving, and working with victims from diverse populations. This training is NASW approved for four (4) CEU hours.
Volunteers in Police Service
Building Blocks of a Law Enforcement Volunteer Program – this online introductory course teaches participants how to implement a volunteer program within a law enforcement agency. You will come away with a greater understanding of the importance of program infrastructure, recruitment, selection and management, training, recognition, and assessment.
Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs E-Learning Center
Prevention Five-Hour Orientation (scroll down) – designed to increase knowledge of the critical aspects of sexual violence prevention.
World Health Organization
Violence and Injury Prevention and Disability Short Courses – short courses provide a complete training resource, each addressing a specific injury or violence area. They have been designed to provide facilitators around the world with everything they need to conduct a short court of 2-5 days on various topics. These "trainings in a box" can be downloaded from our website free of charge. Available courses include: child maltreatment prevention; intimate partner and sexual violence prevention; trauma care system planning and management; and trauma care quality improvement.
World Health Organization
Violence and Injury Prevention and Disability Webinar Archives.
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