VAWnet Event Calendar

Considering the many drivers of sexual and domestic violence, it’s clear that one sector or field cannot prevent the issue alone. In 2018, the Blue Shield of California Foundation (BSCF) expanded its commitment to end domestic violence by focusing on root causes of violence and supporting communities in preventing domestic violence. In this web conference, participants will hear from practitioners and advocates from two community partnerships in California, supported by BSCF, who are building their capacity to implement culturally-rooted prevention strategies.

Learn more about the planned activities for Dating Violence Awareness Month (February 2020) and how you can take action in your community. Break the Cycle will announce the theme as well as specific initiatives created by and for young people.

Community-based agencies receive growing pressure to implement “evidence-based programs.” But what is considered evidence? And how can community-based agencies build their own evidence of what works in their communities? This webinar will examine these questions and explore the many opportunities and challenges that agencies face when conducting research and evaluations in community settings.

The Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence invites you to Collective Thriving (previously Compassionate Communities), a conference where participants will explore ways to repair the harm from our culture of domination, extraction, and violence and to re-imagine a world rooted in interdependence, resilience, and regeneration. 

This webinar focuses on the scenario where victims summon the courage to report a sexual assault, only to be disbelieved, mistreated, and later charged (often erroneously) with false reporting or associated crimes such as obstruction of justice, interfering with law enforcement, or providing false statements. Presenters will explore how this injustice can be prevented by following recommended practices for sexual assault investigations and victim interviews.

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) requires OVW-funded victim service providers to protect survivors' privacy. This interactive webinar will highlight how VAWA confidentiality requirements complement survivor empowerment and offer best practices for maintaining survivors' privacy.