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These Q&A discussions will explore the complexities of maintaining confidentiality for survivors, advocates, and programs in the digital age. We'll examine the challenges of safeguarding sensitive information while supporting those affected by tech abuse, offering practical insights and expert advice. Participants will gain an understanding of federal confidentiality obligations, survivor-centered advocacy, and the intersection of technology with privacy. Topics include empowering survivors to make informed decisions, ensuring privacy in agency communication, and the impact of technology on confidentiality. Engage with experts, share insights, and contribute to meaningful solutions.

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Join the Partnership and VALOR for the Economic Justice Peer Learning Circle (PLC), a networking and community learning space that will discuss things like the history of the economic justice movement in California, the current policies and programs that address the intersections of economic justice and sexual and intimate partner violence, and how to advance violence prevention work to address economic justice as a protective factor in organizations and prevention program implementation.

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January 2025 is the 21st Annual National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM) -- and we need your help to make it the loudest one yet! This webinar will highlight ready-to-use resources, programs, and strategies to raise awareness in your programs and communities this NSAM and beyond.

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Please join the Freedom Network Training Institute in welcoming long-time member and engaging presenter Amy Fleischauer to discuss best practices for managing anti-trafficking programs!

Amy will discuss:

• Understanding values and culture of anti-trafficking programs.
• Trauma-informed care, and how it should be implemented in anti-trafficking programs.
• Recognizing the importance of collaboration, comprehensive services, and choosing community partners for anti-trafficking programs.
• Tips for working with law enforcement and engaging in crisis response.

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Philanthropy can be difficult to understand for even the most seasoned development staff which makes it seem impossible for emerging and small organizations with limited capacity. Join us for this session that will: 1) breakdown philanthropic language and practices, 2) leverage your organizational strengths, and 3) provide you with tools and skills to be more effective fundraisers.

This webinar is facilitated by Tavae Samuelu from Asian Pacific Fund. This webinar is open to all community members.

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Black immigrant survivors contend not only with the challenges faced by other immigrant survivors,  but also with anti-Black discrimination and racial prejudice. Currently, there exist limited culturally relevant and appropriate research and services, and limited understanding of the profound economic and consumer issues facing Black immigrant survivors. These factors contribute to their economic insecurity, putting Black immigrant survivors at greater risk of domestic violence.  Black immigrant survivors need culturally relevant, survivor-centered consumer rights advocacy. This roundtable will generate that, through sharing and dialogue. At this roundtable, we will:

• Examine the landscape of economic and consumer issues facing Black immigrant survivors based on the findings from our previous listening session and other research.
• Discuss consumer rights and remedies for Black immigrant survivors.
• Share and lift up innovative advocacy strategies (legal and nonlegal) to help Black immigrant survivors address their economic and consumer needs.
• Build partnerships that are expansive and increase access to services and economic resources for Black immigrant survivors.

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This webinar examines the problem of Intimate Partner Violence Strangulation and an innovative response policy that included an integrated response from police and fire personnel in the City of Burleson, Texas. The presentation will overview the creation of a Strangulation Ordinance that mandates extensive training for first responders and a city-wide response protocol for strangulation detection and investigation, documentation of strangulation signs and symptoms, medical assistance, and service referrals for strangulation survivors. The webinar will also cover Ordinance implementation and highlight research findings from a NIJ funded evaluation of the project completed by the Institute on Violence Against Women and Human Trafficking at Tarleton State University.

Learning Objectives
This webinar will:

1. Demonstrate key components of an Ordinance and protocol designed to respond to strangulation
2. Assess the effectiveness of the Burleson Strangulation Ordinance and Protocol based on findings from the NIJ-funded research evaluation

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Join us for the first webinar in the Tribal Elder Justice three-part series, where we will explore culturally effective methods for recognizing and responding to elder abuse within Tribal communities. This webinar will share examples of unique prevention strategies, interventions, and implications of elder abuse specific to Tribal communities. From Tribal Elder Protection Teams to community-driven responses and prosecution, we will examine ways to address elder abuse effectively in Native communities.

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Join us for an insightful and impactful webinar in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This session will explore the critical issue of strangulation during sexual encounters, as seen through the eyes of a survivor. Our speakers will shed light on the emotional, physical, and ongoing ramifications of this often-overlooked aspect of intimate partner violence, including the need for Lethality Assessments.
 
In addition, we will highlight our recently released and highly anticipated Advocacy Toolkit designed to empower Survivors and Advocates with resources and strategies for prevention, support, and education as it relates to the intersection of strangulation and domestic violence. Our new Advocacy Toolkit has received high praise across the board and includes interactive, practical, and informative resources for individuals, organizations, and advocates to better serve our most high-risk Survivors.
 
Whether you're a Survivor, an Advocate, or simply seeking to understand this vital issue better, we invite you to participate in this important conversation. Together, we can break the silence, educate ourselves, and foster a community of support and awareness.

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In this webinar, we will unveil the prevalence and impact of domestic violence, a long-shadowed topic in Asian American & Asian immigrant (AAAI) communities. Drawing from community practice, research evidence, and cultural norms and factors, we will discuss the background, current issues, and unique challenges of domestic violence and service access experienced within AAAI communities. We will also explore how different forms of domestic violence impact the physical and mental health of AAAI children and families and what we can do to prevent, support, and advocate around this issue. This webinar will set the foundation for later webinars in the series on clinical interventions and community programs for victims of domestic violence.

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Specialized advocates will speak on the importance of language, understanding the nuance of culture in the context of violence, and how to ask for or receive support.

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Immigrant survivors of gender-based violence face unique challenges when seeking safety, including language barriers, fear of deportation, limited access to culturally relevant resources, and navigating complex legal systems. Advocates and organizations play a crucial role in empowering survivors to build safety plans tailored to their specific needs and circumstances.  

Join API-GBV’s Policy Team for an insightful webinar on safety planning with immigrant survivors. Participants will leave equipped with actionable tools, updated resources, and a deeper understanding of how to advocate effectively for immigrant survivors and their families.

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NLIHC, the National Alliance to End Homelessness, and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities invite advocates nationwide to register for a webinar series on advancing solutions to the homelessness crisis. On the webinars, we will share more about proven strategies to successfully end homelessness, best practices for state and local advocacy, and actions advocates can take to advance solutions.

Homelessness demands urgent action from all levels of government. We know what works to end homelessness: providing individuals with stable, accessible affordable housing and voluntary supportive services. We hope you will join us in building the political will and congressional support necessary to do so!

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Join AIS on December 17, 2024 from 3:00-4:00 pm ET for an informative webinar that will provide an in-depth look at our mission, achievements, and what we can accomplish going forward together to support immigrant survivors of gender-based violence.

Our one-hour session will explore:

• The AIS Story: Our origins, mission, and unique value in the immigrant rights and domestic violence/sexual assault advocacy landscape.
• Our Impact: Recent achievements in policy advocacy, including expansion of access to survivor-based immigration remedies and mobilization of DV/SA organizations in support of immigrant survivors.
• AIS in Action: How we elevate the GBV perspective in immigration policy and amplify immigrant survivors' voices in DV/SA spaces.
• Collaboration Opportunities: Ways to engage with AIS through our policy, administrative, legislative, and communications initiatives.
• Looking Ahead: Our policy priorities, upcoming projects, and vision for the future, including potential regional subcommittees.

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These Q&A discussions will explore the complexities of maintaining confidentiality for survivors, advocates, and programs in the digital age. We'll examine the challenges of safeguarding sensitive information while supporting those affected by tech abuse, offering practical insights and expert advice. Participants will gain an understanding of federal confidentiality obligations, survivor-centered advocacy, and the intersection of technology with privacy. Topics include empowering survivors to make informed decisions, ensuring privacy in agency communication, and the impact of technology on confidentiality. Engage with experts, share insights, and contribute to meaningful solutions.

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There can be many challenges in providing victim services to American Indian and Alaska Native communities, including jurisdictional complexities, cultural barriers, historical trauma, and resource disparities. What are some best practices that have been used successfully to provide effective victim services to this population?