VAWnet Event Calendar

Evaluation is important, but figuring out where to start (or how to keep it manageable) isn’t always easy. Join Yeliani Flores, Research and Evaluation Manager with the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV), Ph.D., for an open, practical Q&A session where we break down evaluation into simple, manageable steps. Whether you are trying to track your program’s impact, make sense of the data you already collect, or just want to feel more confident talking about outcomes; this space is for you.

Strangulation is a leading indicator of lethal violence and long-term injury, yet it remains one of the most under-identified and misunderstood forms of abuse—particularly when it involves children and youth. This advanced training builds on foundational knowledge to deepen participants’ understanding of the complex medical, neurological, and psychological impacts of strangulation across the lifespan.

Join Praxis for an insightful webinar on how advocacy programs can increase access to forensic exams and medical care for rural survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. This session features Jen Pierce-Weeks, BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, who will explore innovative advocacy strategies, collaborative partnerships, and survivor-driven solutions that are improving access and outcomes for survivors in underserved rural communities.

Maurice Mitchell's seminal article "Building Resilient Organizations"—co-published in 2022 by NPQ, The Forge, and Convergence—held up a mirror to the challenging internal management and culture of progressive organizations and offered pointed guidance about what people working at these organizations could do to shift toward resilience and joy. It has been read and referenced by thousands of leaders, consultants, and funders in the three-plus years since.

Hosted by the Institute for Leadership in Education Development (I-LED), Space to Speak is a monthly, virtual practice space designe

The work to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, teen dating violence, and stalking exacts a high cost on advocates. Engaging in a variety of intentional creative practices can help advocates learn new skills to support survivors and prevent advocate burnout.