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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 … ›
Virginia was one of 25 states and territories across the U.S. to participate in Restoryation, a national storytelling project and needs assessment among professionals working in the movement to end sexual and domestic violence. Restoryation not only offered time to pause and reflect on the impact of the previous 3 years on ourselves and … ›
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 … ›
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 Statewide Hotline/Crisis Response Team would like to offer this space as an ongoing opportunity to increase partnership, learn more about the needs at agencies, have a place to share and learn more about Statewide Hotline operations, and to provide the space for folx to discuss challenges, highlights, regional updates, trends, etc. We look forward … ›
Sexual and domestic violence agencies across the state are using VAdata to track services and manage their grant reporting. For new staff, this means learning about VAdata, how data is captured, and how to use data to tell the story of survivors in your area. For advanced users, the training aims to provide participants with … ›
A successful voyage requires not only balance, provisions, and an effective crew, but also successful navigation. Directors play key roles in communicating a vision and setting the course from day to day. Explore options for approaching strategic planning as well as course corrections in agency mission and goals. Leave with resources that will help you … ›
DV BAT: This training is designed for advocates in their first year of work in the field of Domestic 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 … ›
Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Agencies