VAWnet Event Calendar

This session will continue the conversation about how to effectively manage anti-trafficking programs utilizing the principles of trauma-informed care when responding to common situations that arise between colleagues, between direct line staff and leadership, and between the program and community stakeholders. Participants are asked to arrive with a common challenge they face in running an effective program in order to receive feedback.

For:  Multidisciplinary teams comprised of different organizations (teams of 2 - 4) Goal:  Build partnerships and collaborative strategies to improve services to meet the complex needs of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors who have also experienced human trafficking. Application deadline:  January 29, 2025

In this intensive 3-day training, participants will learn:

Hope has emerged as one of the top protective factors leading to well-being. This Center for Victim Research workshop will discuss the science of hope as a psychological strength in our ability to cope with adversity and trauma. This workshop will summarize over 15 years of research that show (1) hope predicts positive outcomes, (2) hope buffers the effects of adversity, and (3) hope can be influenced and sustained.

This event brings together leaders in the court sysstem for a unique opportunity to enhance your expertise. Don't miss this chance to expand your network, deepen your knowledge, and develop valuable skills! With over 60 educational sessions, our expert faculty will dive into all of the latest topics, research, and practical insights to elevate your work in juvenile justice and child welfare.

Join us in our mission to end society's tolerance of domestic violence and social injustice at our fourth Reclaiming Our Love: Social Justice & Domestic Violence Conference, hosted by The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence. The conference will take place in person at the Gleacher Center at Chicago Booth on Wednesday and Thursday, March 19th and 20th, 2025.