VAWnet Event Calendar

Economic (or financial abuse) is a pervasive form of power and control, with research showing that it occurs in 99 percent of domestic violence cases. The outcomes of economic abuse are devastating for survivors, including making legal representation inaccessible, impacting how courts determine what is in the best interest of the parties’ children, and affecting the ability of survivors to comply with court orders and requirements.

This unique training will focus on the intersection of technology and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. We will explore some of the ways technology is still evolving, including in our own use as agencies, as well as other intersections of technology and intimate partner violence. We’ll look at understanding and accessing technology abuse, safety planning, intimate image abuse, stalkerware, online data, and technology facilitated advocacy.

Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or sexual harassment (DVSASSH) have experienced trauma–oftentimes multiple types of trauma including economic abuse and Adverse Childhood Experiences. This webinar will help participants understand trauma symptoms and how trauma may affect participants’ success in education, workforce development, and victim/survivor support programs. Webinar participants will learn about trauma-informed approaches, principles, and practices.

The COVA Conference is amongst the largest victim services conferences in the country, and the only conference of its kind in Colorado. Over the course of 2.5 days, featuring 2 Keynotes and 72 workshops, join us to learn new skills and best practices for the crime victim services field. Workshops cover the following track topics:

The National Sexual Assault Conference® (NSAC) brings together over 2,000 advocates committed to ending sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. This annual event is filled with opportunities to advance learning, develop skills, share information, build relationships, and increase our capacity to assert the dignity of all people. Together at NSAC, we build strong partnerships and strategies that strengthen our work to end sexual violence. Respect Together will host NSAC 2026 in Washington, D.C., August 19-21, 2026.

This 90-minute interactive webinar will discuss the barriers male survivors of intimate partner violence encounter when seeking support, and the assumptions - spoken and unspoken - that keep advocates and agencies from recognizing them. Participants will build a shared understanding of how these assumptions show up in our work, along with practical first steps toward more welcoming services. Facilitation will be responsive to the group, so the session offers grounding for advocates newer to this work and a valuable refresher for those with more experience.