VAWnet Event Calendar

For: Teams of 2-3 executive directors and leadership staff of organizations addressing intimate-partner violence (DV/SA/HT). Goal: This workshop supports DV/SA/HT organizations to enhance practices to lead organizations effectively, and build a resilient organizational culture to fulfill mission. Date: April 23-25, 2025 Application Deadline: March 5, 2025.

This webinar demonstrates how service agencies can benefit from the support of strong community networks by investing in a comprehensive community resource mapping process that connects survivors to community resources that can support their economic well-being.

We recognize that working in this field can feel like we’re on the never-ending path to create change that we’ll never see. It’s work that can consist of equal parts hope, optimism, frustration, and exhaustion. Through this year’s theme “Forging Ahead: Our Map to a World Without Violence,” we hope to bring opportunities for the advocacy community to connect, share information, and engage in efforts needed to address and prevent intimate partner violence, family violence, sexual violence, dating violence, and/or stalking.

Virtual Training of Trainers for Peaceful Futures, which is the 8-session curriculum for youth (with modules for Middle School, High School & University aged Muslims). The Training of Trainers Program will run from May 7- June 4 on five consecutive Wednesday evenings from 8- 9:30 PM EST.

Gain the knowledge and skills to create and facilitate effective, emotionally intelligent meetings. Learn how to design agendas and activities that foster productive collaboration, while also responding to group dynamics and strong emotions that often arise during discussions on equity. Through practical strategies and frameworks, you'll gain the tools to guide teams toward deeper engagement, stronger connections, and more effective decision-making. Perfect for leaders and facilitators seeking to create spaces where all voices are heard and equity-driven work can thrive.

The National Training Institute (NTI) emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to sharing promising practices, current research, and effective programs and policies that are victim-centered, practice-based, and research-informed. Our National Training Institute is a forum for law enforcement, victim service professionals, allied practitioners, policymakers, and researchers to share current developments and build new collaborations.