Mayor Bowser to Highlight the Robbery Intervention Task Force
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MPD to Emphasize the Use of Safe Exchange Zones
2017 State of the District Address
Mayor Muriel Bowser Invites you to attend the 2017 State of the District Address
The Mayor will highlight the District’s upcoming priorities, the progress the city has made over the past year and discusses her vision for the District’s future.
Latina March and Vigil to Stop Violence Against Women
Latino Agencies United to Stop Violence Against Women hold their the annual Vigil and March in the Greater Washington DC Metro area for the Latina community. Come support and help us make noise to educate and create awareness about domestic violence in our Latina immigrant community. The march begins at Lamont Park in Mt. Pleasant ends in front of the Suntrust Bank on 18th & Columbia Rd. NW.
Purple Thursday
Make a fashion statement that really says something: wear something purple on Thursday, October 20th to honor victims and support survivors of domestic violence! This year marks the 9th annual observance of Purple Thursday, the awareness day launched by the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence that'S now gone national with Purple Thursday observances across the country.
DCCADV Community Chalk He(ART)!
Come join DCCADV as they decorate sidewalks with messages of healthy relationships and what love means. Grab food at the Petworth Community Market, and come color with us. Bring your family and friends!
BalderDASH 2016
The District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH) presents its annual BalderDASH reception to Celebrate Domestic Violence Awareness Month during the month of October.
3rd Annual Women’s Reentry Conference "Reflect, Renew and Reconnect"
Please join the Mayor's Office of Returning Citizens for a transformative day of workshops on self-care, healthy relationships and a discussion about gender messaging. Visit http://womensreentryconference.eventbrite.com to register for this conference.
Attorney Information Session - DC Volunteer Lawyers Project
This event will provide interested attorneys with a close-up look at DCVLP's domestic violence and child advocacy practice areas. Staff and current volunteers will explain their work, share their experiences, and answer any questions about volunteering to represent a DV survivor or at-risk child. DC bar membership is not required to volunteer. Please RSVP to [email protected].
Domestic Violence Advocate Core Competency Training
DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers our Domestic Violence Advocate Core Competency Training (DV ACT) to provide counselors and advocates at member organizations with Advocate Privilege (DC ST § 14-310). This 6 day training (November 1st, 3rd, 10th, 15th, 17th and 22nd from 9 am - 5 pm) covers dynamics of domestic violence, trauma resulting from domestic violence, crisis intervention, personal safety, risk management, criminal and civil court processes, and resources available to victims. Additional competency areas included in the training are described below.
Ayuda's Welcome Breakfast
Community outreach, friend raiser, and fundraising event so that low-income immigrants in the region can access support to thrive and succeed in their communities.