Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance

State and Local Partners Meeting
2021-06-09 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual- Zoom
This is the second of the 2021 series of State and Local Partners Meetings. Though COVID-19 has forced us into a virtual environment, we aren’t letting it keep us from holding space together to share resources, information, advice, concerns, or successes. Our June meeting will be hosted by the Latinos in VA Empowerment Center and Abuse Alternatives, who will be sharing their work on supporting Spanish-speaking survivors. We are especially grateful to the LIVE Center for making Spanish-English interpretation available for this meeting. Our time together will include:

Spotlight: Latinos in VA Empowerment Center + Abuse Alternatives collaboration
SDVA announcements and upcoming events
Self-care moment
Group discussion on lessons learned from the pandemic and reopening; this portion may be recorded for internal reference
Closing for the general meeting
Special 30 minute ED/Directors only space for grant/funder specific updates, info, and questions.

For more information, please email us at training@vsdvalliance.org.
Register online.

Ésta es la segunda Reunión de Socios Estatales y Locales de 2021. Aunque el COVID-19 nos ha obligado a juntarnos en reuniones virtuales, no nos impide crear espacios para compartir recursos, información, consejos, preocupaciones, o éxitos. Para la reunión en junio, el Centro de Empoderamiento Latinos en Virginia y Alternativas Saludables al Abuso (Abuse Alternatives en inglés) servirán de “anfitriones” virtuales. Estas organizaciones van a presentar sobre sus colaboraciones para apoyar a sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica de habla hispana. Agradecemos profundamente los servicios de interpretación español-inglés realizados por el Centro de Empoderamiento Latinos en Virginia en este evento.
La agenda incluirá:

Presentación del Centro de Empoderamiento Latinos en Virginia y Abuse Alternatives sobre sus colaboraciones
Anuncios y actualizaciones de organizaciones que ayudan a las víctimas de violencia sexual y violencia doméstica
Momento de autocuidado
Conversación en grupo sobre las lecciones aprendidas durante la pandemia
Clausura de la reunión general
Reunión especial de 30 minutos para directores ejecutivos para hablar de actualizaciones y preguntas sobre los programas de subvención.

Para más información por favor escriba a training@vsdvalliance.org.
Inscríbase aquí.

POC Caucus Meeting
2021-06-08 15:30 - 17:00, 2021-05-25 15:30 - 17:00, 2021-05-11 15:30 - 17:00, 2021-04-27 15:30 - 17:00, 2021-04-13 15:30 - 17:00, 2021-03-23 15:30 - 17:00, 2021-03-09 15:30 - 17:00
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Cyberstalking and Harassment: The Next Frontier of Intimate Partner Violence, Part 1
2021-06-04 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual- Zoom
This two-part series is intended for attorneys, prosecutors, advocates, law enforcement and other professionals that work with survivors of intimate partner violence who are impacted by cyberstalking and harassment. The series will provide an overview of abuse and stalking dynamics, map out the legal landscape impacting victims of cyberstalking and harassment, and provide resources, guidance and tools for professionals assisting survivors impacted by cyberstalking and harassment.
The first segment will be presented by Jay Sinha, Counsel, Global Operations and Compliance, of Verizon Enterprise Solutions and Caitlin Bradley, the Legal Director for the Project for the Empowerment of Survivors at the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance.
The second segment will include an expert panel discussion featuring Eva Galperin, Director of Cybersecurity at Electronic Frontier Foundation; Tara Hairston, Head of Government Relations and Public Affairs, North America at Kaspersky; and Samantha Davison, Head of Trust Engineering at Robinhood. Participants will have the opportunity to ask the experts questions related to safety planning and tech safety for survivors.
*CLE approval pending.
Cost: $35/registration for those not seeking Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit; $50/registration for those seeking CLE credit.
Register online.

Governing Body Mini-Retreat
2021-06-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual- Zoom
The Governing Body is comprised of 21 members who are responsible for the governance of the Action Alliance and guide its policies. Under Action Alliance by-laws, the Governing Body has representation from all geographic areas of Virginia, at least one-third of representatives are from member sexual and domestic violence agencies, at least one-third of representatives are survivors, and at least one-third of representatives are of historically oppressed communities in Virginia.

Virtual Training Modules Office Hours
2021-06-01 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-05-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-06 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-03-02 15:00 - 16:00
We hold monthly Office Hours each month for participants in each of our three virtual training modules: Principles of Primary Prevention, Advocacy Core Training, and Trauma, Justice, and Oppression. These Office Hours are a space for participants to connect with each other and a technical assistance (TA) provider/trainer from the Action Alliance staff and Training Institute Faculty. Attending at least one Office Hour session is required to receive your course completion certificate. You may use this time to ask questions, get new resources, and discuss the material.
WHEN: The first Tuesday of the month from 3-4pm EST
WHERE: Virtually, on Zoom
REGISTER: To register for Office Hours, click here. To sign up for our Virtual Training Modules, click here.

Prevention Connection Zoom- June
2021-06-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual- Zoom

Holiday- Memorial Day
2021-05-31
The Action Alliance office is “closed”. The Virginia Statewide Hotline continues to run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Director's Forum: Investing in Primary Prevention
2021-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual- Zoom

Governing Body Meeting
2021-05-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-03-11 09:00 - 17:00

Quarterly Prevention Meeting
2021-05-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual- Zoom

Virtual UPLC Statewide Gathering
2021-05-04 09:30 - 2021-05-05 15:00 | Virtual- Zoom

VADATA for Advanced Users
2021-04-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual- Zoom

VADATA for New Users Training
2021-04-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual- Zoom

Black Preventionist Space
2021-04-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-03-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual- Zoom

Celebrating Youth Empowerment: Introduction to the Youth Are Curriculum
2021-04-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual- Zoom
This webinar is an interactive introduction to the the YOUTH ARE curriculum! The webinar will share information about the curriculum’s creators, frameworks, and activities. Developed for and by youth, this webinar is open to adult facilitators and peer leaders who are interested in building youth leadership as a part of their gender-based violence primary prevention strategy.
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Violence Prevention in Action ECHO Clinic
2021-04-21 10:30 - 12:00
Hosted once per quarter and primarily open to prevention staff at SDVAs. Project ECHO is an international model for training and peer-to-peer learning that was originally developed for use by doctors and other medical providers, and we’ve adapted it for sexual & intimate partner violence prevention. This virtual learning space is the most structured of our Zooms, more like a highly interactive webinar or brainstorming session where everyone participates in real time. Each ECHO Clinic includes a case presentation from a local preventionist and a brief training component related to best practices. Come prepared to ask questions, make recommendations, and connect with other prevention staff across Virginia.

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Virtual Basic Intensive Advocacy Training
2021-04-19 13:00 - 2021-04-21 16:00
The BIAT is a collaborative 2.5-day training designed for both victim-witness and sexual and domestic violence agency early career advocates who are in their first two years of advocacy work.
This training provides and overview of the role and responsibility of advocates; the guiding principles of a trauma informed response and the impact and effects of trauma on individuals; an overview of the civil and criminal justice system and tools available for effective advocacy; the importance of a collaborative response and the value of self-care and self- reflection in our work to support victims of violence.
The BIAT provides participants with the opportunity to learn about statewide resources that can support their work as well as opportunities to network and enhance relationships with others doing victim advocacy work in Virginia.
WHEN: Monday 4/19: 1pm-4pm, Tuesday 4/20: 10am-4pm, Wednesday 4/21: 10am-4pm
WHERE: Virtually, on Zoom
HOW MUCH: $80 for VVAN or VSDVAA members. $100 for non-members
REGISTER: Register online here by April 1.

When Trust is Exploited in Youth Sports: Healing after sexual assault & abuse
2021-04-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual- Zoom
Over the last few years we have heard countless stories of sexual assault and abuse of children at the hands of their coaches, from USA Gymnastics to the world of competitive all-star cheerleading. Unfortunately, not much is changing to stop and prevent the abuse. Join us as we speak with parents, former youth athletes, clinicians and advocates to discuss the grooming methods used to gain the trust of parents, athletes and hear from two former athletes who were sexually assaulted by their coaches.
Accessibility: This event will have automated captions and materials will be sent in advance in at least size 14 font.
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Director's Forum: Moment of Truth Letter
2021-03-25 13:00 - 16:00
