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SUMMARY:Virtual Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, our membership – made up of individuals\, business partners\, and sexual and domestic violence agencies – gathers to attend to coalition business items and to learn more about how we in Virginia can move\, collectively\, towards a common horizon. At this meeting\, members will be asked to review and approve a new proposed slate of Governing Body Members\, and much more.
URL:https://vsdvalliance.org/event/virtual-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lifetime Members Only,Members,SDVA Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T143000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095834
CREATED:20241003T202655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T203528Z
UID:13485-1730293200-1730298600@vsdvalliance.org
SUMMARY:Annual Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We will host our Annual Action Alliance Business Membership Meeting virtually on Wednesday\, October 30\, 2024\, from 1-2:30 pm. For the Zoom link\, please reach out to Leisha Santilli @ lsantilli@vsdvalliance.org
URL:https://vsdvalliance.org/event/annual-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual- Zoom
CATEGORIES:Lifetime Members Only,Members,SDVA Members Only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095834
CREATED:20221028T153057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T153226Z
UID:9986-1669975200-1669989600@vsdvalliance.org
SUMMARY:Confidentiality and Mandated Reporting
DESCRIPTION:This training will include a discussion around the challenges and questions that arise with survivor confidentiality\, advocacy\, and mandated reporting. The training will include an overview of the laws and historical context surrounding this complex issue. \nWhen you leave\, you will leave knowing more about confidentiality and helpful suggestions and guidelines on mandated reporting. \nThis training is for Action Alliance Members only. Once you register for the event\, your registration will need to be approved. Please stay tuned for the Zoom link after approval.
URL:https://vsdvalliance.org/event/confidentiality-and-mandated-reporting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lifetime Members Only,Members,SDVA Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221111T133000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095834
CREATED:20221019T212838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T212838Z
UID:9961-1668164400-1668173400@vsdvalliance.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Abortion: Reproductive Justice and the Anti-Violence Movement
DESCRIPTION:Content is protected.
URL:https://vsdvalliance.org/event/beyond-abortion-reproductive-justice-and-the-anti-violence-movement/
LOCATION:Boathouse at Rocketts Landing\, 4708 E. Old Main Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23231
CATEGORIES:General Events,Lifetime Members Only,Members
ORGANIZER;CN="give@vsdvalliance.org":MAILTO:give@vsdvalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095834
CREATED:20220707T160003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T163829Z
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SUMMARY:Membership Meeting August 11
DESCRIPTION:The membership meeting will be held via Zoom Thursday\, August 11\, 10am-12pm and will be hosted by the Reproductive Justice Workgroup (an Action Alliance staff workgroup). The membership meeting will focus on our reproductive justice work and will highlight a few new resources we are releasing. The new resources are a comprehensive informational and messaging guide plus a 3-part series on how reproductive justice intersects with SV/IPV advocacy and prevention work and how to foster RJ in SDVA programs. Join us as we discuss why reproductive freedom is critical for survivors and how can we foster it in our work. \nThis meeting is for members of the Action Alliance only. You will receive a notification once your registration has been approved. You must enter your organization and role at registration. \n 
URL:https://vsdvalliance.org/event/membership-meeting-august-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events,Lifetime Members Only,Members,Online Learning,SDVA Members Only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095834
CREATED:20220428T190246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T190246Z
UID:9277-1657708200-1657713600@vsdvalliance.org
SUMMARY:Violence Prevention in Action ECHO (open Clinic)
DESCRIPTION:ECHO is an international evidence-based model for training and peer-to-peer learning originally developed at the University of New Mexico. In this ECHO program\, prevention staff at local sexual and domestic violence agencies present challenging cases to each other\, gather feedback and recommendations\, and discuss new developments and best practices for primary prevention. This isn’t another passive webinar! We use Zoom so that you can see each other and communicate in real-time. Come prepared to ask questions\, make recommendations\, and connect with other preventionists across Virginia. \nWHERE: Virtual \nDATE: July 13\, 10:30 am – 12:00 PM \nCOST: Free \nRegister: https://bit.ly/3VPECHO \nFor more information or for further questions\, please reach out to training@vsdvalliance.org
URL:https://vsdvalliance.org/event/violence-prevention-in-action-echo-open-clinic/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events,Lifetime Members Only,Members,SDVA Members Only,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Prevention Team":MAILTO:prevention@vsdvalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095834
CREATED:20220323T163230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T173012Z
UID:9119-1657281600-1657285200@vsdvalliance.org
SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Lawyering
DESCRIPTION:Hey advocates! Know an Attorney who’d be interested in learning more about Trauma-Informed Lawyering? We’ll discuss trauma and its impact on survivors and attorneys as well as explore how to respond to clients using a trauma-informed approach. \nThis two-part series is geared towards lawyers working with survivors. It will be hosted virtually on July 8th and July 15th from 12-1pm. The event is CLE pending. Training lawyers to be trauma informed in their approach will lead to improved services for survivors. Lawyers will also gain an increased understanding of trauma and its impact on individuals and themselves. \n**Event is CLE pending. You must put in your Bar Number in order to get CLE credits.**
URL:https://vsdvalliance.org/event/trauma-informed-lawyering-4/
LOCATION:Virtual- Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events,Lifetime Members Only,Members,SDVA Members Only,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095834
CREATED:20220428T183801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T210806Z
UID:9270-1654768800-1654776000@vsdvalliance.org
SUMMARY:Statewide State and Local Partners Meeting / Reunión Estatal de Socios Estatales y Locales
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, June 9th from 10 am-12 pm for the first of our statewide 2022 State and Local Partners meetings! \nThis invitation is open to advocates\, preventionists\, and other partners serving survivors and/or supporting community education on healthy relationships. We will continue to hold virtual gatherings until we can be together safely again. Distance will not stop us from holding space to share resources\, information\, advice\, concerns\, and/or successes! \nOur time together will include: \n-Welcome & introductions\n-A presentation from Regina Chaney\, Senior Community and Engagement Specialist with HOME of VA\, on Fair Housing Rights\n-Discussion on the intersections between fair housing and SV/IPV\n-Agency updates\n-Closing \nFor more information\, please email us at training@vsdvalliance.org. \n————————————————————————————\n¡Reúnase con nosotres el jueves 9 de junio de 10 a.m. a 12 p.m. para la primera de nuestras reuniones estatales del 2022! \nEsta invitación está abierta a defensores\, prevencionistas y otres socies que sirven a sobrevivientes y / o apoyan la educación comunitaria sobre relaciones saludables en el norte de Virginia. Continuaremos ofreciendo estas reuniones virtualmente hasta que podamos estar juntes de nuevo en persona. ¡La distancia no nos impedirá mantener un espacio para compartir recursos\, información\, consejos\, inquietudes y / o éxitos! \nNuestro tiempo juntes incluirá: \n-Bienvenida e introducciones\n-Exposición sobre los Derechos de Vivienda Justa y discriminación en la vivienda\, hecho por Regina Chaney\, Especialista superior de vinculación con la comunidad\, HOME de VA\n-Discusión sobre las intersecciones entre la equidad en la vivienda y la violencia de género\n-Actualizaciones de las agencias\n-Cierre \nPara obtener más información\, envíenos un correo electrónico a training@vsdvalliance.org.
URL:https://vsdvalliance.org/event/statewide-state-and-local-partners-meeting-reunion-estatal-de-socios-estatales-y-locales/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events,Lifetime Members Only,Members,SDVA Members Only,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095834
CREATED:20220222T191349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T191411Z
UID:9038-1654077600-1654095600@vsdvalliance.org
SUMMARY:Creating a Culture of Wellness: Reproductive Health
DESCRIPTION: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 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.
URL:https://vsdvalliance.org/event/creating-a-culture-of-wellness-reproductive-health-2/
LOCATION:Virtual- Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events,Lifetime Members Only,Members,Online Learning,SDVA Members Only,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Prevention Team":MAILTO:prevention@vsdvalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095834
CREATED:20220329T164145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T141350Z
UID:9144-1652261400-1652288400@vsdvalliance.org
SUMMARY:Creating a Culture of Care Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Creating a Culture of Care Virtual Conference \nThe Action Alliance is hosting a two-day virtual conference; Creating a Culture of Care: Putting Trauma-Informed Principles Into Practice this year on Wednesday\, May 11th and May 18th from 9:30AM-5:00PM EST. This conference will dive deep into SAMHSA’s Six Key Principles of a Trauma-Informed Approach and how we can actively implement these principles into our organizational cultures and practices. During the conference there will be six plenary sessions\, one dedicated to each trauma-informed principle\, and breakout workshops that will focus on implementing these principles within our Survivor Advocacy Practices\, Agency Practices\, and Prevention Practices. \nAttendees need to plan to attend both days. \nMay 11 will focus on Safety\, Peer Support\, and Empowerment\, Voice\, and Choice Principals. May 18 will focus on Cultural\, Historical\, and Gender Issues\, Collaboration and Mutuality\, and Trustworthiness and Transparency. \nConference Schedule:\nMay 11:\n9:30 – 10:00: Welcome and Keynote with Tracy Wright\, RSP\, NCCASA\n\n10:00 – 11:30: Safety Principle featuring the following breakouts:\n                             Agency Practice Track: White Supremacy Culture and Psychological Safety\n                             Prevention Practice Track: Access as Care: Disability Justice in Violence Prevention Spaces\n                             Survivor Advocacy Track: Safe(r) Intakes: Making you First Impression Count\n\n11:30 – 1:00: Lunch\n\n1:00 – 2:30  Peer Support Principle featuring a plenary and the following breakouts:\n                          Agency Practices Track: TBD\n                          Prevention Practice Track: From Caucus to Affinity\n                          Survivor Advocacy Track: Safely Opening Shelters to Guests for Survivor Support\n\n2:30 – 3:00: Break\n\n3:00 – 4:30: Empowerment\, Voice\, and Choice Principle featuring a plenary and the following breakouts:\n                          Agency Practices Track: Rule Reduction in Shelter Programs\n                          Prevention Practices Track: Youth Organizing\n                          Survivor Advocacy Track: Building Survivor Leadership\n\n4:30 – 5:00: Closing\n\nMay 18:\n9:30 – 10:00: Welcome and Keynote with Stephanie Spencer with Urban Baby Beginnings\n\n10:00 – 11:30: Collaboration and Mutuality Principle with the following breakouts:\n                          Agency Practices Track:  Addressing and Shifting Power in Organizational Practices\n                          Prevention Practices Track: Maybe the Real Protective Factors were the Connections we Made Along the Way\n                           Survivor Advocacy Track: Systems Advocacy in Context of Partnerships and Collaboration\n\n11:30 – 1:00: Lunch\n\n1:00 – 2:30: Trustworthiness and Transparency Principle featuring plenary and the following breakout sessions:\n                         Agency Practices Track: SDVA’s and Mandated Reporting\n                         Prevention Practices Track: Building Space for Autonomy and Mutuality through Trust and Transparency\n                          Survivor Advocacy Track: Why Should I Trust You\nTrustworthiness and Transparency Principle featuring plenary and the following breakout sessions:\n2:30 – 3:00: Break\n\n3:00 – 4:30: Cultural\, Historical and Gender Issues Principle with the following breakouts:\n                          Agency Practices Track: Equity Among Staff and Volunteers\n                          Prevention Practices Track: Not Just Numbers: Using Data for Public Health Action and Health Equity\n                           Survivor Advocacy Track: It Starts with What we Don’t Know.\n\n4:30 – 5:00: Closing with Laurie Crawford and Gena Boyle; Introducing Virginia HEALS and funding opportunities for trauma-informed services\n\n* Each breakout will be divided into three sessions: one on agency practices\, one on advocacy practices\, and one on prevention practices. Attendees may select which breakout room they want to be in.\n**Schedule times and/or breakout times may change. Final schedule will be updated soon\n\nYour conference registration fee is $125 and includes as many registrations for you agency as you would like. The attendees need to plan to attend on May 11 and on May 18.\n\nThis year our conference will be held on Accelevents. A registration link will be sent out to you before the conference.\n  \nWHERE: Virtual \nDATES: May 11 and May 18\, attendees need to make plans to attend both sessions \nCOST: $125.00 per agency\, may register as many attendees as the agency wants \nRegister: https://bit.ly/Creatingacultureofcare \nFor more information or for further questions\, please reach out to training@vsdvalliance.org
URL:https://vsdvalliance.org/event/creating-a-culture-of-care-virtual-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events,Lifetime Members Only,Members,Online Learning,SDVA Members Only,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095834
CREATED:20220323T141656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T141656Z
UID:9116-1650974400-1650978000@vsdvalliance.org
SUMMARY:Chat and Chew with our PES Team
DESCRIPTION:Bring your lunch and join the Action Alliance’s Project for the Empowerment of Survivors (PES) for an informal lunch conversation. PES provides advice and information on a variety of legal issues to survivors.  You’ll learn about the legal helpline\, PES services\, and how you can access these resources.  Advocates will have the chance to ask questions about the PES’ services and the process for accessing services. We also encourage you to come and share information about the trends you’re seeing in your local communities and jurisdictions. (Note: questions about specific individual survivors or situations should addressed separately with PES\, which can be contacted through the Statewide Hotline\, 800-838-8238.)  \nThis is also intended for any agency staff working with survivors who may have legal questions/concerns. 
URL:https://vsdvalliance.org/event/chat-and-chew-with-our-pes-team/
LOCATION:Virtual- Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events,Lifetime Members Only,Members,SDVA Members Only,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095834
CREATED:20220128T183922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T192919Z
UID:8955-1647424800-1647442800@vsdvalliance.org
SUMMARY:Creating a Culture of Wellness: Reproductive Health
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the March 16 Reproductive Health training is closed. If you are interested\, you may register for the June 1 training. \n  \n  \nWhere: Zoom \nRegister here for the June 1 training: https://bit.ly/reprohealthJune1 \n 
URL:https://vsdvalliance.org/event/creating-a-culture-of-wellness-reproductive-health/
LOCATION:Virtual- Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events,Lifetime Members Only,Members,Online Learning,SDVA Members Only,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prevention Team":MAILTO:prevention@vsdvalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095834
CREATED:20220128T184808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T165237Z
UID:8958-1645182000-1645187400@vsdvalliance.org
SUMMARY:Action Alliance Shelter Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, February 18th from 11:00 pm -12:30 pm for a discussion on how we are keeping our shelters staffed as we\, organizations and advocates\, navigate the ongoing pandemic. This is an open discussion for shelter advocates and a space to receive support and resources as we work together to continue serving survivors in shelter! For more information\, please email us at training@vsdvalliance.org.
URL:https://vsdvalliance.org/event/action-alliance-shelter-conversations/
LOCATION:Virtual- Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events,Lifetime Members Only,Members,Online Learning,SDVA Members Only,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095834
CREATED:20220110T212517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T212545Z
UID:8852-1643788800-1643814000@vsdvalliance.org
SUMMARY:Legislative Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person or virtually for our annual Legislative Advocacy Day! It’s always an amazing experience to see survivors\, advocates\, and movement partners roaming the (virtual and physical) halls of the General Assembly\, lifting the voices of survivors and advocating for policies that seek to respond to and prevent violence in our communities. \n  \nClick here to register and find out more information: https://bit.ly/vsdvaLAD2022
URL:https://vsdvalliance.org/event/legislative-advocacy-day/
CATEGORIES:General Events,Lifetime Members Only,Members,Online Learning,SDVA Members Only,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T143000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095834
CREATED:20211207T182302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T153013Z
UID:8765-1643788800-1643812200@vsdvalliance.org
SUMMARY:Legislative Advocacy Day 2022
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled that you’ve decided to join us for our annual Legislative Advocacy Day on Wednesday\, February 2nd\, 2022!  It’s always an amazing experience to see survivors\, advocates\, and movement partners roaming the (virtual and physical) halls of the General Assembly\, lifting the voices of survivors and advocating for policies that seek to respond to and prevent violence in our communities.   \nPolicy leaders want to hear from you\, the advocacy experts\, about how investments in primary prevention\, reducing workplace/sexual harassment\, and expanding best practices in trauma-informed and healing-centered responses to violence can save lives and help to create a Virginia where all families and individuals can fully thrive. Your voice as an advocacy expert is critical to ensuring that Virginia policy works for all survivors and all communities!  \nIf you plan to attend Legislative Advocacy Day in person\, we ask that you only do so if you are fully vaccinated + boostered and that you practice safe masking and distancing as able. If you can’t make it in-person for Legislative Advocacy Day\, don’t worry\, we’ll send you everything you need to participate in virtual legislative actions that are happening statewide! Just make sure you select “Virtual Legislative Advocacy ONLY” in your registration choice.  \nPlease note that scheduling visits with your legislators is done on your own and in advance! You can begin reaching out to schedule visits now. The earlier the better. To find out who your representatives are\, or to find their contact information\, please click here.   \nNeed help reaching out to your representatives? Looking for a script? Refer to our handy Legislative Advocacy Guide for answers to these questions and more!  \nClick here to register for Legislative Advocacy Day 2022! \n 
URL:https://vsdvalliance.org/event/legislative-advocacy-day-2022/
CATEGORIES:General Events,Lifetime Members Only,Members,SDVA Members Only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095834
CREATED:20211001T201219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T203252Z
UID:8523-1638810000-1638982800@vsdvalliance.org
SUMMARY:Training For A Just World
DESCRIPTION:In 2019 the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance (Action Alliance) adopted a new vision statement. We seek a radically hopeful future where:  \n\npeople are free and have what they need to reach their full potential; \nrelationships\, families\, and communities are healthy\, equitable\, nourishing\, and joyful; \ngovernment\, institutions\, and systems are rooted in equity and justice; \nall decisions are grounded in whether they will benefit our future descendants and sustain our beautiful earth. \n\nThe Action Alliance has designed this training to accelerate our collective capacity to bring this vision into being. Every time that we bring people together\, we have an opportunity to plant seeds for a just world for everyone. This experience offers space to reflect and practice ways to cultivate the soil to make way for strong roots\, plant the seeds\, nourish existing seeds so that they grow\, and ease out any unhealthy plants we may discover along the way. Each immersion event is designed for 24 people \nTogether for a Just World: Planting the Seeds for Thriving Communities is a complimentary two-day training immersion experience designed for sexual and domestic violence advocates and preventionists\, social justice warriors\, and organizers working to end violence and build peaceful\, just communities. The training will be held Dec. 6-8. Interested in participating? Applicants must apply in pairs and submit their joint application by Oct. 22. (NOTE: Deadline extended to October 29!) Pairs should include individuals from different backgrounds and with different roles in the work to build a more just world.  \nThis three day\, two night training includes all meals\, a single room\, and the chance to step away from the demands of our daily lives and the interruptions of calls\, chats\, emails\, and meetings.  \nPlease note that all applicants must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by the time of the training. Masks will be required in all indoor group settings.  \nIf your work includes educating people in your community\, training new advocates and organizers\, facilitating groups\, creating social media\, policy advocacy for equity and justice\, or experimenting with new ways of promoting strong\, healthy and thriving systems\, we encourage you and a partner to apply.  \n WHERE: TBD \nDATES: December 6-8\, 2021 \nCOST: Free \nTo apply for this training\, you may download the application or print it out: Training For A Just World Application \nFor more information or to ask further questions\, please email training@vsdvalliance.org
URL:https://vsdvalliance.org/event/training-for-a-just-world/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:General Events,Lifetime Members Only,Members,SDVA Members Only,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T100000
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UID:8510-1635933600-1635940800@vsdvalliance.org
SUMMARY:PREA Summit Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about PREA\, the Prison Rape Elimination Act\, and how it’s implemented in Virginia?  \nWant to learn more about working with incarcerated survivors\, both in juvenile facilities and adult facilities?  \nCan we expand our work to disrupt the trauma-to-prison pipeline?  \nJoin us for our virtual 2021 PREA Summit\, presented in two parts. Part 1 will be presented on October 27\, 2021 from 10 am – noon\, Part 2 will be presented on November 3\, 2021 from 10 am – noon.  \nNicole de la Torre of Just Detention International (JDI) will be our presenter for Part 1. Nicole is a Program Director at JDI and provides training and technical assistance to corrections agencies and victim advocates on preventing and responding to sexual abuse in detention.  \nPart 2 will include a speaker from the PREA Unit with the Virginia Department of Corrections along with staff from the Crisis Response Team of the Action Alliance Statewide Hotline. This day will also feature a panel of presenters who have been doing work with incarcerated juveniles and adults. Come learn ideas for supporting incarcerated survivors.  \nRegistration is available at bit.ly/preasummit  \nCost is discounted (free) for members of the Action Alliance\, for all others\, the cost is $20 for one session or $40 for both. 
URL:https://vsdvalliance.org/event/prea-summit-session-2/
LOCATION:Virtual- Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events,Lifetime Members Only,Members,Online Learning,SDVA Members Only,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T120000
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CREATED:20210929T190834Z
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UID:8507-1635328800-1635336000@vsdvalliance.org
SUMMARY:PREA Summit 2021
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about PREA\, the Prison Rape Elimination Act\, and how it’s implemented in Virginia?  \nWant to learn more about working with incarcerated survivors\, both in juvenile facilities and adult facilities?  \nCan we expand our work to disrupt the trauma-to-prison pipeline?  \nPart 1\, October 27\, 2021\, 10am- noon \n\nPresenter: Nicole de la Torre \, Just Detention International (JDI). Nicole is a Program Director at JDI and provides training and technical assistance to corrections agencies and victim advocates on preventing and responding to sexual abuse in detention.\n\nPart 2\, November 3\, 2021\, 10am-noon \n\nPanel on supporting incarcerated survivors:\n\nSpeaker from the PREA Unit with the Virginia Department of Corrections\nStaff from the Crisis Response Team of the Action Alliance’s Statewide Hotline.\nOther presenters include people who have worked with incarcerated juveniles and adults.\n\n\n\nRegistration is available at bit.ly/preasummit  \nCost is discounted (free) for members of the Action Alliance\, for all others\, the cost is $25 for one session or $40 for both.  
URL:https://vsdvalliance.org/event/prea-summit-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual- Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events,Lifetime Members Only,Members,Online Learning,SDVA Members Only,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210730T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210730T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095834
CREATED:20210624T224648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T224743Z
UID:8184-1627642800-1627648200@vsdvalliance.org
SUMMARY:Honeycomb 2021 Opening Keynote
DESCRIPTION:What’s the Honeycomb Retreat?\nThe Honeycomb is a free and online arts and creative expression-based retreat for young advocates\, activists\, & movement builders ages 18-24 throughout the state of Virginia. Organized by the Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance\, The Honeycomb Retreat will be held over the course of 3 weekends (July 30-August 1\, August 7-8\, and August 13-15). Fellows will participate in two Keynote sessions\, political education workshops\, and art-making sessions. \nAbout the Opening Keynote\nThis keynote\, while centering our youth participants\, is open to all of our members and local sexual and domestic violence agencies. The keynote will focus on building towards futures free from violence that also touches on the power of youth organizing/leadership and how we can bring creativity\, arts\, and healing into this work. \n  \nWHEN: Friday\, July 30th\, 2021 \nWHERE: Virtually\, via Zoom \nREGISTER: To register\, click here.
URL:https://vsdvalliance.org/event/honeycomb-2021-opening-keynote/
LOCATION:Virtual- Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events,Lifetime Members Only,Members,SDVA Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T173000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095834
CREATED:20210519T023824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T023845Z
UID:8028-1623425400-1623432600@vsdvalliance.org
SUMMARY:Lifetime Legacy Happy Hour
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URL:https://vsdvalliance.org/event/lifetime-legacy-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Virtual- Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events,Lifetime Members Only,Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T133000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095834
CREATED:20200825T182104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T171800Z
UID:5624-1598443200-1598448600@vsdvalliance.org
SUMMARY:Using the Power of Our Voice and Vote
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URL:https://vsdvalliance.org/event/lifetime-members-only-event/
LOCATION:Virtual- Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events,Lifetime Members Only,Members
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