Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance

Quarterly Finance Training Series- Promoting your Mission and Vision as you Develop an Agency Budget
2023-05-08 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Action Alliance, 1413 W. Main Street, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
The annual budget process is an exciting opportunity to put your agency mission, vision and values to work as you shape the income, spending and savings paths for the upcoming year. Join us for this in person training as Executive Director, Kristi Van Audenhove, and Associate Director, Angela Blount, give you tips and tricks to take back to your agency.
$35 for members/$60 for non members
Register for the sessions at the below link.

Sexual and Reproductive Coercion: What Advocates and Healthcare Providers Need to Know
2023-05-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Training Center, 1413 W. Main St., Richmond, VA, 23220
This training is open to advocates, reproductive health providers, and clinic staff. Through this training, participants will become familiar with the dynamics of sexual and reproductive coercion and learn the value of taking a trauma-informed, universal education approach to interactions with clients and patients. Participants will increase their comfort and general understanding of reproductive health services available to survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence and walk away with an understanding of the importance of building partnerships between sexual and domestic violence agencies and reproductive health providers.
Please only register for this training if you can stay for the whole thing.
Lunch will be provided. Please dress comfortably as this is a long training.

Trauma Informed Lawyering Spring Series
2023-05-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Trauma-Informed Lawyering, Spring Series
A trauma-informed legal practice helps to reduce re-traumatization and recognize the role trauma plays in the lawyer-client relationship. Integrating trauma-informed practices provides lawyers with the opportunity to increase connections to their clients, improve advocacy, and client outcomes. Training lawyers to be trauma informed in their approach will lead to improved services for survivors. Lawyers who attend this training will also gain an increased understanding of trauma and its impact on individuals and themselves.
This 2-part series is geared towards lawyers working with survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence. It will be hosted virtually on May 12 and May 19 from 12-1pm. The event is CLE approved.
$25.00 for SDVA’s, Lifetime, and Professional Members
$45.00 for Non Members and those members with Basic Memberships
**Virginia CLE approved

Joyful Sexuality
2023-05-17 09:30 - 16:00 | Action Alliance, 1413 W. Main Street, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
In this interactive and engaging training, advocates and prevention staff will gain a more holistic understanding of joyful sexuality and its relevance to our work in the movement to end sexual and domestic violence. Participants will be introduced to the six components of sexuality: sensuality, intimacy, sexual orientation and gender identity, sexual and reproductive health, sexual behaviors and practices, and power and agency. Participants will identify and explore the many ways that a joyful sexuality lens can be applied to prevention and advocacy work in sexual and domestic violence agencies. Participants will leave this training with an action plan to integrate joyful sexuality and reproductive justice into their work.
*Please only register if you can stay for the entire training.*
Registration starts at 9:30. Please leave yourself time to park so we can start promptly at 10:00 am.
This is a long training so please dress comfortably.
$35.00 for SDVA, Professional, and Lifetime Action Alliance Members
$60.00 for Basic Action Alliance Members and Non Members

On the Docket with JPT
2023-06-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join the Justice Projects Team for open hours to discuss and learn about topics ranging from confidentiality to firearms laws to reproductive freedom for survivors and everything in between. This will be a semi-structured learning space combining traditional training with open conversation, peer learning, and program sharing. Bring your expertise and your curiosity!
June 2nd: Best Practices in Confidentiality for SDVA Advocates
This space is occurs the first Friday of every month from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.

ECHO@Edu: Campus Violence Prevention
2023-06-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
Do you feel like you’re on a prevention island at your campus? Join us for the following sessions to build your prevention network, connect over challenging cases, and stay on top of the best practices in sexual and intimate partner violence primary prevention, all from the comfort of your office.
ECHO@Edu will be held on the following Thursdays from 10:30 – 12:00 pm:

June 8, 2023
August 10, 2023

To register for the upcoming clinics, please register here: https://bit.ly/ECHOedu
Do you have a challenge that you’d like to brainstorm about with other preventionists? Or would you like to present a new idea for feedback? Consider presenting a case! You can access the case presentation form here: https://bit.ly/ECHOeducase

Action Alliance Retreat
2023-06-21 - 2023-06-23 | Eastern Mennonite University, 1200 Park Rd, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802, United States
For the first time since 2019, gather with advocates, preventionists, and community leaders around the state to connect, heal, and build skills at the Action Alliance training retreat. Join us at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) in Harrisonburg from June 21-23, 2023 to…

REFLECT: Honor the challenges in doing this work, especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic;
RESTORE: Rebuild connections among advocates/preventionists in a comforting, affirming environment; and
RESET: Be inspired to rekindle joy and curiosity for social change work.

We hope all sexual and domestic violence agencies will plan for a group of staff, volunteers, and interns to attend. Allied professionals and community partners are also welcome, since the retreat is an opportunity to strengthen relationships with sexual and domestic violence providers across the state.
REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 7

On the Docket with JPT
2023-07-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join the Justice Projects Team for open hours to discuss and learn about topics ranging from confidentiality to firearms laws to reproductive freedom for survivors and everything in between. This will be a semi-structured learning space combining traditional training with open conversation, peer learning, and program sharing. Bring your expertise and your curiosity!
July 7: Tech Facilitated Abuse
This space is occurs the first Friday of every month from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.

Basic Domestic Violence Advocacy Training
2023-08-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Training Center, 1413 W. Main St., Richmond, VA, 23220
This training is designed for advocates in their first year of work in the field of Domestic or Intimate Partner Violence Advocacy. Participants will be able to identify and define domestic and intimate partner violence; learn the building blocks for a trauma informed response; and broaden their understanding of risk assessment and safety planning. Participants will also learn about resources in VA for supporting survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence.
$35.00 for SDVA, Professional, and Lifetime Members
$60.00 for Basic and Non-Members
This training will be held on August 1 from 9:00 – 4:00 with a required Zoom follow up training on August 8 from 10:00 – 11:30 am. The Zoom link will be sent to you after registration.

Basic Sexual Violence Advocacy Training
2023-08-02 09:00 - 16:00 | Training Center, 1413 W. Main St., Richmond, VA, 23220
Basic Sexual Violence Advocacy Training
This training is designed for advocates in their first year of work in the field of Sexual Violence Advocacy. Participants will learn how to recognize sexual violence, its root causes and its impact on individuals and communities; they will learn about the Cultural Context that supports sexual violence and an advocate’s role in changing that culture. Participants will also learn about the building blocks for a healing centered approach to sexual violence and be able to identify resources in VA for an effective response.
$35.00 for SDVA Members, Professional, and Lifetime Members
$60.00 for Basic and Non Members
This training will be held on August 2 from 9:00 – 4:00 with a required Zoom follow up training on August 9 from 10:00 – 11:30 am. The zoom link will be sent to you after registration.

ECHO@Edu: Campus Violence Prevention
2023-08-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
Do you feel like you’re on a prevention island at your campus? Join us for the following sessions to build your prevention network, connect over challenging cases, and stay on top of the best practices in sexual and intimate partner violence primary prevention, all from the comfort of your office.
ECHO@Edu will be held on the following Thursdays from 10:30 – 12:00 pm:

August 10, 2023

To register for the upcoming clinic, please register here: https://bit.ly/ECHOedu
Do you have a challenge that you’d like to brainstorm about with other preventionists? Or would you like to present a new idea for feedback? Consider presenting a case! You can access the case presentation form here: https://bit.ly/ECHOeducase

Quarterly Finance Training- The Joy of the Annual Audit
2023-08-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Preparing for an audit can be tedious and anxiety provoking. Let’s talk about how we can balance that out by making audits work for us through building helpful relationships with our auditors, cultivating curiosity throughout the process, and noticing the moments worthy of celebration.
$20 for members, $40 for non members
Please register for this session by clicking on the following link.

Joyful Sexuality
2023-08-16 09:30 - 16:00 | Action Alliance, 1413 W. Main Street, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
In this interactive and engaging training, advocates and prevention staff will gain a more holistic understanding of joyful sexuality and its relevance to our work in the movement to end sexual and domestic violence. Participants will be introduced to the six components of sexuality: sensuality, intimacy, sexual orientation and gender identity, sexual and reproductive health, sexual behaviors and practices, and power and agency. Participants will identify and explore the many ways that a joyful sexuality lens can be applied to prevention and advocacy work in sexual and domestic violence agencies. Participants will leave this training with an action plan to integrate joyful sexuality and reproductive justice into their work. Lunch and snacks will be provided!
Please note that registration is from 9:30 – 10:00 with the training starting promptly at 10. Please leave yourself time to arrive and park so we can start on time. This is a long training so please feel free to dress comfortably.
$35.00 for SDVA Member Agencies, $60.00 for Basic and Non Members

State and Local Partners Meeting, Virtual, Northern Region
2023-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual- Zoom
This invitation is open to advocates, preventionists, and other partners serving survivors and/or supporting community education on healthy relationships. Our time together will be spent learning from each other and from speakers, discussion on statewide issues, resources, etc.
The following sessions will be virtual from 10:00 – 12:00pm: September 14 (Northern Region), December 7 (statewide session)
The following sessions will be in person from 10:00 – 2:00 pm: October 5 (Tidewater Region)
**IN PERSON LOCATION TBD**

DO YOU Facilitator Training
2023-09-19 09:30 - 2023-09-20 16:00 | Action Alliance, 1413 W. Main Street, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
DO YOU: Building Youth Resilience Through Creative Expression is a primary prevention strategy to address teen dating violence, sexual harassment, and bullying by promoting positive youth development and healthy relationships. This training is designed for adult facilitators and teen mentors (who are peer facilitators) interested in implementing DO YOU in their communities.
This is an in-person training held at the Action Alliance training space from 10A to 4P on both days. There will be an hour lunch each day as well provided by the Action Alliance. Participation in the training will cost $350 (with a reduced fee for members) and includes 21 DO YOU zines, a printed UnCurriculum Facilitation Guide, a package of DO YOU Homework Folders, and access to additional resources and technical assistance.
This is a long training. Please dress comfortably. Lunch and snacks will be provided on both days.
$350.00; discount for Action Alliance Members available with discount code at checkout

State and Local Partners Meeting, Virtual, Tidewater Region
2023-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual- Zoom
This invitation is open to advocates, preventionists, and other partners serving survivors and/or supporting community education on healthy relationships. Our time together will be spent learning from each other and from speakers, discussion on statewide issues, resources, etc.
The following sessions will be virtual from 10:00 – 12:00pm: December 7 (statewide session)
The following sessions will be in person from 10:00 – 12:00 pm: October 5 (Tidewater Region)

Trauma Informed Lawyering
2023-10-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Action Alliance, 1413 W. Main Street, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
A trauma-informed legal practice helps to reduce re-traumatization and recognize the role trauma plays in the lawyer-client relationship. Integrating trauma-informed practices provides lawyers with the opportunity to increase connections to their clients and improve advocacy and outcomes. Training lawyers to be trauma informed in their approach will lead to improved services for survivors. Attendees will also gain an increased understanding of trauma and its impact on individuals and themselves.
$45.00; $20 discount available for members and member agencies.

The Intersection of Firearms and IPV
2023-10-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Chesterfield Central Library, 7051 Lucy Corr Blvd, Chesterfield, VA, 23832
We know that intimate partner violence (IPV) is far more likely to become lethal when abusers have access to guns. We also know that protecting victims from homicide isn’t as simple as just prohibiting access to lethal means. True prevention requires work within our communities and systems to identify the root causes of violence and to develop collaborative victim-centered intervention strategies that create lasting change. This multidisciplinary training – designed for domestic violence advocates, attorneys, victim-witness, law enforcement, judicial and court staff, and community partners – will provide participants with a deeper understanding of Virginia law as well as best practices and tools for implementing homicide prevention strategies in your own community. This training is co-sponsored and co-facilitated by the Action Alliance, Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, and the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions.
The Action Alliance supports policies to remove firearms from potentially lethal situations and give law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and courts tools to protect victims, their families, and the broader community.
Please note that registration is from 9:30 – 10:00 with the training starting promptly at 10. Please leave yourself time to arrive and park so we can start on time. This is a long training so please feel free to dress comfortably.
Lunch is provided.

Basic Advocacy Trainings, Farmville
2023-11-02 09:00 - 2023-11-03 16:00 | Moton Musuem, 900 Griffin Blvd, Farmville, Va, 23901
You may register for one training or both. Please note that the Basic Sexual Violence Training does contain material from the Basic Domestic Violence Training session so it is recommended to take both but you don’t have to. Please dress comfortably as these are long trainings. We will break for lunch and attendees will be responsible for their own lunch.
You may register for one or both trainings at check out.
THIS TRAINING WILL BE HELD IN FARMVILLE, Moton Museum, 900 Griffin Blvd, Farmville, 23901
Basic Domestic Violence Advocacy Training
Participants will be able to identify and define domestic and intimate partner violence; learn the building blocks for a trauma informed response and broaden their understanding of risk assessment and safety planning. Participants will also learn about resources in VA for supporting survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence.
This training will be held on November 2 from 9:00 – 4:00 with a required Zoom follow up training on November 8 from 10:00 – 11:30 am. The zoom link will be sent to you after registration.

Basic Sexual Violence Advocacy Training
This training is designed for advocates in their first year of work in the field of Sexual Violence Advocacy. Participants will learn how to recognize sexual violence, it’s root causes and its impact on individuals and communities; they will learn about the Cultural Context that supports sexual violence and an advocate’s role in changing that culture. Participants will also learn about the building blocks for a healing centered approach to sexual violence and be able to identify resources in VA for an effective response.
This training will be held on November 3 from 9:00 – 4:00 with a required Zoom follow up training on November 9 from 10:00 – 11:30 am. The zoom link will be sent to you after registration

Quarterly Training Series- Trauma Informed Grant Writing
2023-11-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Action Alliance, 1413 W. Main Street, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
How do you make the grant writing process safe, transparent, collaborative, and grounded in historical and cultural context? We’ll talk about a variety of strategies that will serve your agency well as you engage in preparing grant applications–and offer tips for making those applications successful.
$30 for members/$65 for non members
To register, please click on the link below.

Trauma to Prison Pipeline, Training for Trainers
2023-11-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Action Alliance, 1413 W. Main Street, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
The vast majority of youth referred from school to law enforcement and into the juvenile justice system are survivors of trauma. The justice system typically fails to address, and often deepens, trauma. This 6-hour training will cover the connections between toxic stress and behavior issues in school, how trauma connects with system-involved youth, how and why restorative justice differs from traditional discipline, and simple tips for responding to students in trauma-informed ways.
Participants will be given a brief “training in a box” to take back to deliver to your local schools and task forces to start conversations about simple steps that schools can take to significantly reduce the number of youth referred to law enforcement by responding to students in more trauma-informed ways.
Intended audience: Preventionists, youth advocates, teachers, community organizers working on disrupting trauma-to-prison pipeline, and anyone working within their local schools on building healthy relationships and improving school climate.
Lunch is provided.
Cost: $60 for Basic and Non Members of the Action Alliance, $35 for SDVA Members, $40 for Affiliate, Professional, and Lifetime Members (Please put in member discount code at check out.)

Legal Advocacy Training
2023-11-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Action Alliance, 1413 W. Main Street, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
Survivors who engage with the criminal or civil legal systems need advocates who understand and can explain the ins and outs of the laws that impact their clients. The objective of this training is to strengthen attendees understanding of IPV/SV laws and how to provide effective legal advocacy. This training explores the multitude of available civil/criminal legal system remedies and resources, the unique needs of underserved survivors, and nuances related to the Virginia Code, Protective Orders, and Victim’s Rights. Participants attending this training are required to have a basic understanding of sexual and domestic violence
Lunch will be provided. Please include any dietary needs that you may have when you register.

State and Local Partners, Statewide Session, Virtual
2023-12-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual- Zoom
This invitation is open to advocates, preventionists, and other partners serving survivors and/or supporting community education on healthy relationships. Our time together will be spent learning from each other and from speakers, discussion on statewide issues, resources, etc.
The following session will be virtual from 10:00 – 12:00pm: December 7 (statewide session)

Basic Advocacy Trainings
2024-02-15 09:00 - 2024-02-16 16:00 | Action Alliance, 1413 W. Main Street, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States

New Directors' Training Series
2024-03-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual- Zoom

State and Local Partners Meeting
2024-03-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual

IPV Training, Farmville
2024-03-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Moton Musuem, 900 Griffin Blvd, Farmville, Va, 23901

Joyful Sexuality and the Movement to End Sexual and Domestic Violence
2024-03-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Action Alliance, 1413 W. Main Street, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States

VAdata Drop In Office Hours
2024-04-02 11:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
New to VAdata or just have some questions? Drop in to our office hours to get all things VAdata answered. No registration necessary!
