VAWnet Event Calendar

This webinar is designed for non-tribal law enforcement professionals and will focus on building more effective relations when working with tribal law enforcement and tribal elder protection teams on elder abuse cases. The webinar will also cover how to serve older Native American adults outside tribal communities. Participants will learn best practices for communicating with Native American elders, and better understand how Native elders may describe their experiences of abuse.

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted youth mental health, creating unprecedented challenges and reshaping the support systems youth depend on. This expert panel will examine how the pandemic has shaped youth mental health needs and present actionable solutions for addressing this evolving landscape.

Primary prevention of sexual and intimate partner violence can be a complex field filled with technical language, jargon, and acronyms. At the core, it means stopping violence before it ever has a chance to happen and fostering communities where all people can thrive. This web conference will provide a foundation for addressing the roots of inequities that contribute to violence in order to create environments where violence is less likely to happen.

This introductory webinar will describe the dynamics and common tactics that characterize domestic violence. It will also provide an overview of the scope and impact on individuals and society.

A Town Hall Discussion to explore the impact of technology and screen time on youth mental health and well-being. In this interactive forum, youth, parents, educators, and mental health advocates will come together to discuss the challenges and opportunities posed by technology in today’s world. This event will:

This panel discussion will explore the impact of houselessness on the mental health and wellbeing of children, youth, and families, from many different perspectives. The diverse panelists will explore topics ranging from the lived reality of what living on the streets does to one's mental health, the impact of the Grants Pass Supreme Court of The United States (SCOTUS) ruling, which essentially criminalizes houselessness, how houselessness disproportionately affects the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and more.