The DCVLP provides the resources that attorneys need to be a voice in court for domestic violence survivors. This training will prepare attorneys to serve as court-appointed guardians ad litem for children in high-conflict custody cases involving serious risk factors, such as parental drug abuse or domestic violence in the home.
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To honor DVAM, Moms Demand Action is holding a panel discussion about domestic violence as part of its monthly meeting. Join the organization for a panel discussion including survivors, advocates, and service providers on domestic violence prevention. All are welcome; refreshments will be served.
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Join the Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC) for its free annual event that offers individuals impacted by crime an opportunity to share their experiences through visual story telling.
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In conjunction with the Department of Human Services (DHS), House of Ruth is hosting a domestic violence provider open house, for clients and providers. The first hour, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., is a mingle for providers (counseling, housing, childcare, etc.). The next two hours, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., will be an open house for the entire community. 10 AM | NATIONAL CITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH | 5 THOMAS CIRCLE NW
Join Ujima for coffee and conversation on the intersections of Black maternal health and domestic violence. This conversation will be centered on violence, bias, and preventable deaths experienced by black women throughout the duration of a pregnancy.
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he DC Children's Advocacy Center (Safe Shores), this training teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is designed for individuals concerned about the safety of children as well as organizations that serve youth. Training includes discussion about critical issues in sexual abuse prevention and the relevance of these issues in our communities through a video sharing the voices of survivors and experts in the field.
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Join DAWN for an open house at its offices. This is a great opportunity to learn more about DAWN and its services, as well as meet the organization’s new board members. Mix and mingle with community members and agencies while hearing about DAWN’s plans for the upcoming year and how you can better support Deaf and Hard of Hearing people who experience domestic and sexual violence.
The DC Volunteer Lawyers Project (DCVLP) provides the resources that attorneys need to be a voice in court for domestic violence survivors. Family law cases present an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a full range of litigation skills, including discovery, motions, settlement negotiations,
and trial preparation, while helping domestic violence victims find long-term safety and rebuild their lives. This training will prepare attorneys to litigate family law cases on behalf of domestic violence survivors.
Join The Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project (A/PI DVRP) for a community panel funded by the Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs around supporting survivors, and what that looks like in faith-based spaces
Men Can Stop Rape is hosting a regional, 3-day Healthy Masculinity Training Institute (HMTI) in Washington, DC during October, and we are inviting you to participate!
