VAWnet Event Calendar

Pets can play a crucial role in the emotional and physical well-being of older adults, offering companionship, reducing feelings of loneliness, lowering stress, providing opportunities for physical exercise and engagement with the community, and, for some, providing assistance with day-to-day activities. Per the Pew Research Center, most Americans (62%) own a pet, and nearly all U.S. pet owners (97%) say their pets are part of their family. Sadly, abusers often exploit these strong emotional bonds with pets to control and manipulate their victims.

The Deaf community experiences domestic and sexual violence at significantly higher rates and survivors often face numerous barriers that hinder their ability to seek help. Many service providers lack the necessary training to effectively respond to and support the unique needs of this community. 

After this session, participants will be able to: Understand what Neurodivergence means Identify 2 ways Neurodivergent clients may struggle in a Neurotypical environment. Identify 2 supports that you can put in place to be neuro-affirming to clients.

ResilienceCon is an international conference that offers opportunities to interact with colleagues who are interested in strengths-based approaches to understanding, preventing, and responding to violence and other adversities. ResilienceCon takes a multidimensional, ecological approach to overcoming trauma and emphasizes the role of social justice in individual and community wellbeing. ResilienceCon uses highly interactive formats and meets every April in Nashville, TN.

Across the nation, communities are coming together to play an active role in shaping the mental health services that impact their lives. By fostering partnerships and collaborative efforts, we can transform existing systems to better meet the needs of children, youth, and families. This holistic approach ensures that community voices are central, creating services that are more effective, equitable, and responsive. 

Save The Date! 30th San Diego International Summit on Violence, Abuse and Trauma Across the Lifespan: Working Together to Promote Well-being