Title: Domestic Violence in Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship Programs: Developing Effective Responses

Date: September 13, 2018

Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm EST

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Webinar Description:

This webinar will share data and examples to make the case that pre-apprenticeship programs, apprenticeship programs and employers should develop policies and protocols that address domestic violence and its effects on trainees and employees. Speakers will then share strategies, resources, and highlight promising practices to help programs and employers identify the best ways they can respond.

After the webinar, participants will be better able to:

• Recognize the incident of domestic violence and its effects on the individual pre/apprentice, co-students & colleagues, apprenticeship programs and contractors/employers.
• Explain the legal responsibility employers/contractors and apprenticeship programs have to provide a safe and equitable workplace.
• Describe how programs and employers/contractors can address the effects of domestic violence through model policies and practices, prevention and support strategies, and developing resources and partnerships

Presenters:

• Ariane Hegewisch, Program Director, Employment & Earnings, Institute for Women’s Policy Research
• Sarah Gonzalez Bocinski, Program Manager, Economic Justice and Workforce Initiatives, Futures Without Violence
• Tiffany Thompson, Director of Advocacy Programs, Oregon Tradeswomen Inc.
• Erika Yingling, Director, Domestic Violence Non-residential Services, YWCA of Greater Cincinnati

Questions? Please contact Eesha Bhave at ebhave@futureswithoutviolence.org.

This project is supported by Grant No. 2015-TA-AX-K002, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

Title: What’s Your Agenda? How to Craft Meaningful Agendas

Date: July 30, 2018

Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm EST

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Webinar Description:

This webinar will explore the process for developing agendas that reflect your goals, meet your needs, and help you to achieve your objectives. Similar to instructional design, the creation of meeting agendas is much simpler when you follow a step-by-step process that facilitates a critical analysis of what you need to accomplish and how you should accomplish it. Together, we will use a simple tool that will help guide you through the creation of meaningful agendas.

Presenter:

• Jennifer White, Futures Without Violence

Questions? Please contact Eesha Bhave at ebhave@futureswithoutviolence.org.

This project is supported by Grant No. 2015-TA-AX-K067, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

Title: Beginning with the End in Mind: Instructional Design Basics

Date: May 10, 2018

Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm EST

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Webinar Description:

Understanding the basics of instructional design for adult learners can help improve the organization, quality, and consistency of education and training programs. This webinar will cover the basics of best practices around instructional design.

After the webinar, participants will be better able to:

• Follow a process to identify the learning needs of your audience as you design educational offerings;
• Utilize the learning needs of your learner to write objectives for educational offerings;
• Consider the appropriate delivery method(s) for your instructional design, i.e.; in person trainings, virtual trainings, blended design, etc. to meet the needs of your learner and the subject matter.

Presenters:

• Karen Richardson, Ivy Run, LLC
• Jennifer White, Futures Without Violence (Moderator)

Questions? Please contact Eesha Bhave at ebhave@futureswithoutviolence.org.

This project is supported by Grant No. 2015-TA-AX-K067, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

Title: Why Screen? The Importance of an Intimate Partner Abuse Screening Tool for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer and/or Transgender (LGBQ/T) Communities and Families

Date: April 3, 2018

Webinar Description:

Screening is a process that can help any service provider determine if abuse is happening in a relationship. It also helps one know whether they are speaking to a survivor or a partner who abuses. This is an important skill to have when working as a domestic violence (DV) provider with lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and/or transgender (LGBQ/T) individuals. This skill also helps a DV worker provide the appropriate services to the appropriate person and ensure the safety of survivors and providers. The webinar will use an intersectional approach, and will focus on the impact screening has on youth and People of Color. We will talk about why screening for abuse is important, and how screening guides the ways young people and families access supportive services. We will explain how screening affects the messages we send about what is and is not acceptable in relationships and family dynamics. We will also address common hesitancies to screening, and talk about the dangers of not screening. This webinar will begin to introduce some of the similarities and differences between partner abuse in heterosexual, cisgender relationships, and LGBQ/T relationships. Finally, we’ll provide instructions to implement a practice of screening using The Intimate Partner Abuse Screening Tool for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) Relationships, which is based on the experience of working with LGBQ/T survivors of partner abuse.

Learning Objectives:

As a result of this webinar, participants will be better able to:

• Explain the definitions and dynamics of partner abuse in LGBQ/T relationships;
• Discuss the importance of screening in the context of partner abuse, in order to determine if abuse is happening in a relationship, and to distinguish between the survivor and the abusive partner in LGBQ/T and all other kinds of relationships;
• Highlight the positive impact of screening on providing services and support to young people and families;
• Talk about the importance of screening within their organizations and advocate for implementation of screening as a way to ensure that the appropriate and intended resources are being given to the appropriate person.

Presenters:

• Raimi Marx, Interim Education Associate, The Network/La Red
• JP Delgado Galdamez, Outreach and Education Associate, The Network/La Red

Questions? Please contact Mie Fukuda at mfukuda@futureswithoutviolence.org.
This webinar is supported by Grant Number 90EV0434-01-00 from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Family and Youth Services Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Points of view in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official positions or policies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Title: Strategies for Centralizing the Voices of Young People of Color in Anti-Violence Work

Date: February 26th, 2018

Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern Standard Time

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Webinar Description:

It is important to work with and learn from young people of color to ensure their safety and wellbeing. Young people’s unique experiences, needs, and strengths need to be at the center of anti-violence work. The North West Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse and Break the Cycle conducted separate listening sessions with youth of color to hear about their experiences with homelessness and domestic violence. Please join us on a dynamic webinar in which both the NW Network and Break the Cycle will highlight findings from their respective reports. Presenters will explore the impacts of structural racism, the role of family in the lives of young people of color, and the importance of keeping young people’s voices, experiences, and leadership at the center of anti-violence work. Presenters will provide recommendations for service providers and anti-domestic violence programs on how to increase their capacity working with young people. They will also explain the Five Domains of Wellbeing framework and its utility in providing holistic and strength based support to young people.

Learning Objectives:

As a result of this webinar, participants will be better able to:

• Describe ways that structural racism complicates the experiences of homelessness for young people of color
• Identify the complex roles that families play in young people of color’s lives and experiences of homelessness
• Explain how to use the Five Domains of Wellbeing Framework to provide holistic support to young people of color
• Recognize the importance of centering the needs and voices of young people of color in anti-domestic violence work
• Explain ways you can support youth leadership using a strength-based approach

Presenters:

• Alesha Istvan, PhD, Senior Director of Program Operations, Break the Cycle
• Lady Anderson, Community Engagement Advocate, The Northwest Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian, and Gay Survivors of Abuse

Questions? Please contact Mie Fukuda at mfukuda@futureswithoutviolence.org.
This webinar is supported by Grant Number 90EV0434-01-00 from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Family and Youth Services Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Points of view in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official positions or policies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Every child needs access to the opportunities that prepare him or her to compete in the changing economies and realities of the 21st century. Yet, for too many children, exposure to violence and traumatic events in the home, school, or community can affect them throughout their entire lives.

For more on childhood trauma, visit our Changing Minds website.

From a national stakeholders gathering of state and local leaders, federal partners, philanthropy, and others, this guide was developed to address how health, education, child welfare, justice, and child development organizations can further the prevention and healing of childhood trauma at the state level.

The objectives for this state policy guide are to outline approaches that can be adapted based on a state’s circumstances and community needs, and address the reality that children grow up and develop in the context of their families, communities, and cultures. Let’s work to prevent and end childhood trauma together.

Click here to download the one page State Policy Guide Summary

Title: The Benefits of Mentorship: Empower, Lead, Succeed in Organizations Serving Survivors of Violence

Date: December 14, 2017

Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm EST

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Webinar Description:

The service of mentorship benefits the mentor, the mentee and the organization as a whole. It is an opportunity to lead and learn, support and empower, testify to successes and honor the opportunity of change. Mentorship improves job satisfaction, enhances valuable skills, decreases staff turnover, increases organizational efficiency and enriches organizational culture.  A meaningful mentor-mentee relationship can bridge gaps and facilitate understanding in organizations that struggle for inclusivity and progress. Presenters will discuss mentorship for individuals who work to end domestic and sexual violence and stalking.

After the webinar, participants will be better able to:

• Identify the value of work-related mentorships, especially within the community of professionals who work with survivors of gender based violence;
• Explore the different types of mentoring relationships in order to discern the best fit for your work and style; and
• Discuss strategies for locating, sustaining, and enhancing mentoring relationships.

Presenters:

• Jenn Labin,T.E.R.P. Associates LLC
• Vivian Huelgo, JD, American Bar Association Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence
• Jennifer White, Futures Without Violence (Moderator)

Questions? Please contact Eesha Bhave at ebhave@futureswithoutviolence.org.

This project is supported by Grant No. 2015-TA-AX-K047, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

The United States has invested in preventing and responding to gender-based violence globally for more than two decades, and in the last 10 years, it has enhanced its investment to empower women and girls and reduce violence.

This report focuses on efforts specifically in Tanzania and Uganda. It describes:

• The strategic impact of ending gender-based violence (GBV)
• Effective interventions in Uganda and Tanzania
• The broader impact that initiatives to end GBV have on American priorities in East Africa–including for development, economic and security goals
• Recommendations to improve future programming

Title: Considering Children: How the opioid epidemic affects child survivors of domestic violence

Date: December 12, 2017

Recording Link: https://futureswithoutviolencewebinars.adobeconnect.com/pnt7h1e1r49g/

Slides: https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/wp-content/uploads/Considering-Children_Opioid-Webinar_Slides.pdf

Closed Captions Transcript: https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/wp-content/uploads/Opioid-Epidemic-Webinar-Closed-Caption-Transcript.pdf

Webinar Description:

The current opioid epidemic is affecting every part of our society. Children are especially at risk to the negative impacts of opioid use and addiction. It is important to understand how the opioid epidemic affects kids so that we can better support adult and child survivors of domestic violence. Living with parents who are addicted to opioids can affect children’s brain development, sense of safety, and social wellbeing. It can also increase the risk of children using substances themselves. This webinar will discuss the prevalence of opioid use and addiction. Presenters will also talk about how it intersects with those affected by domestic violence, particularly children. There will be a strong focus on concrete harm reduction strategies that providers can use with adult and child survivors of domestic violence.

Learning Objectives:

After the webinar, participants will be better able to:

• Explain how opioid addiction can impact children’s development and wellbeing;
• Recognize how the impacts of opioid abuse intersect with those of domestic violence on adult and children survivors;
• Describe ways providers can support adult and child survivors of domestic violence also experiencing opioid addiction;
• Identify specific harm reduction strategies that providers can use with adults and child survivors of domestic violence.

Presenters:

• Tanagra M. Melgarejo, MSW, Harm Reduction Coalition
• Dr. Margie Skeer, Tufts University School of Medicine

Questions? Please contact Mie Fukuda at mfukuda@futureswithoutviolence.org.

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This webinar is supported by Grant Number 90EV0434-01-00 from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Family and Youth Services Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Points of view in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official positions or policies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Title: Conducting a Thoughtful Needs Assessment: A Comprehensive Approach to Program Design for Adult and Children Survivors of DV

Date: November 13th, 2017

Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm Eastern Standard Time

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Webinar Description: 

Learning about the needs of the communities we work with is important to creating strong programs. Not having enough time and money makes it hard to ask and learn about what people in a community need. However, it is very important that we find ways to make our programs and services best match the needs of the families and communities we work with. Kansas and Idaho’s Sexual and Domestic Violence State Coalitions are a part of FVPSA’s funded Children’s Grant Program. They work to make programs and services for children and parents experiencing domestic violence stronger. They will talk about their journey in creating a needs assessment process and how this informed their program design. Presenters will share the challenges and successes of their process and provide guidance for other domestic and sexual violence agencies. Presenters will also share how their evaluation plans are connected to their needs analysis.

Learning Objectives:

After the webinar, participants will be better able to:

• Explain why a comprehensive needs assessment is valuable to overall project design and implementation;
• Describe common barriers that impede a needs assessment process;
• Share key strategies for accomplishing a thorough needs assessment;
• Recognize the connection between the needs assessment process and evaluation outcomes.

Presenters:

• Melissa Ruth, Program Manager, Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence
• Mercedes Muñoz, Director of Social Change, Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence
• Carolyn Coiner, Child and Youth Projects Manager, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence
• Kathy Ray, Director of Advocacy and Education, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence
• Eleanor Lyon, Research and Evaluation Consultant, Futures Without Violence

Audience:

• Domestic violence programs
• State domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions
• Child serving organizations
• Agencies involved in CCRs or other collaboratives aimed at improving services for families
• Public health programs

Questions? Please contact Mie Fukuda at mfukuda@futureswithoutviolence.org.

Adobe Connect Requirements:
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This webinar is supported by Grant Number 90EV0434-01-00 from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Family and Youth Services Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Points of view in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official positions or policies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.