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These quarterly gatherings of advocates, preventionists, sexual and domestic violence agency administrators, state funders and other partners serving survivors of violence are opportunities for connection and collaboration on the local, regional, and state level. The State and Local Partners Meetings are a unique opportunity for agencies to share their expertise and experiences from the front … ›
For Whom: Advocates and leaders in the field of sexual and domestic violence advocacy, intervention, and prevention Why: Dedicated time and space to fit your schedule, as well as your wellness-related intentions and barriers. This 45-minute one-on-one coaching supports your exploration of how to be connected, well, and whole in this work – from the … ›
What: A.W.E. Group Sessions (Advocate Wellness Experiences) Why: Advocate Wellness Experience Sessions are: ● Time to HONOR the INNER experience of advocates ● Space to BE with those who get it ● Guidance to RE-CENTER... ● So can we show up to this work whole, and WELL. Drop into these monthly sessions to prioritize taking … ›
The boat is not going anywhere without a willing and competent crew! Let’s talk about recruiting, training and promoting your agency crew. Learn about the elements of creating a trauma-informed workplace. Leave with a newfound appreciation for your role in valuing and supporting your crew. Note: We will try to accommodate last minute language translation … ›
This two-day intensive training is designed for trainers, managers, or coordinators who are responsible for training new staff and volunteers in community based sexual and domestic violence organizations. This training covers briefly the basics of trauma informed advocacy, crisis intervention, risk analysis and safety planning, resource access and the role of sexual and domestic violence advocates. … ›
Primary prevention programs are focused on reducing or eliminating the first-time perpetration of sexual violence and intimate partner violence (SV/IPV). This means figuring out what factors make some people more at-risk to perpetrate SV/IPV, and changing or interrupting those factors. This training delves into the key concepts underlying this innovative work, highlights promising practices from … ›
What: Wholeness as Wellness: Building Healing-Centered Capacity for Us For whom: Advocates and leaders in the field of sexual and domestic violence advocacy, intervention, and prevention (*preferably, participants have joined a recent AWE Group Session and/or a Wellness Coaching session to layer learning/doing) Why: Join us to begin to build a new way of being … ›
What: Let’s begin to imagine robust strategies and practices for sustained wellness, connection and power. For whom: Advocates, preventionists, outreach staff, and agency leadership are all invited to participate. Sexual and domestic violence programs seeking to bring about organizational change will benefit from identifying a diverse team to participate in attending as many sessions as … ›
Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Agencies