The National Institute on the Prosecution of Domestic Violence Homicide (NIPDVH) will be delivered in person April 28–May 1, 2026, in Tucson, AZ. The Institute itself is free, but attendees are responsible for their own travel costs including lodging and meals. A room block will be available at the hotel where the Institute will be held, with per diem rates […]
Research has repeatedly shown that LGBTQ+ survivors of IPV are less likely to access traditional domestic violence services and are more likely to seek LGBTQ+ affirming therapists and resources at LGBTQ+ centers. This two-day workshop aims to bridge the knowledge gap for those not specifically working in the GBV field and provide crucial information about […]
Research has repeatedly shown that LGBTQ+ survivors of IPV are less likely to access traditional domestic violence services and are more likely to seek LGBTQ+ affirming therapists and resources at LGBTQ+ centers. This two-day workshop aims to bridge the knowledge gap for those not specifically working in the GBV field and provide crucial information about […]
Thursday, April 30, 2026 Working with LGBTQ+ Abusive Partners This training will provide an overview of how to work with LGBTQ+ abusive partners both via a specialized group for LGBTQ+ abusive partners as well as if they are being worked with in a typical cis heterosexual abuse intervention group or being seen individually. This will […]
Reimagining Pretrial Responses to Intimate Partner Violence is a multi-day virtual training conference hosted by Center for Justice Innovation and the Battered Women’s Justice Project. The conference brings together justice system and community stakeholders to explore more equitable, survivor-centered, and effective pretrial practices in intimate partner violence cases. Through expert-led sessions and panel discussions, participants […]
A virtual training on effective interventions and programs that address women’s use of violence May 5-7, 2026 9 am – 4 pm Central time each day Training Description Since the implementation of mandatory arrest policies, communities and advocacy programs across the country have been working to refine interventions and programming to address women’s use of […]
Reimagining Pretrial Responses to Intimate Partner Violence is a multi-day virtual training conference hosted by Center for Justice Innovation and the Battered Women’s Justice Project. The conference brings together justice system and community stakeholders to explore more equitable, survivor-centered, and effective pretrial practices in intimate partner violence cases. Through expert-led sessions and panel discussions, participants […]
When a child comes out as transgender, many caregivers experience a complicated mix of fear, doubt, and grief. This emotional experience is not dissimilar to what a caregiver may go through if their child discloses that they have experienced dating violence. Given that trans youth experience disproportionately high levels of dating violence, it’s not uncommon […]
"Beyond the Basics (BTB): Human Trafficking Investigations and Prosecutions” is a free 3-day training designed for ECM HTTF investigators, analysts, and prosecutors with significant experience responding to human trafficking. This highly interactive training uses a buildable case file to highlight emerging trends and to share resources and promising practices to advance investigations and prosecutions of […]
The third and final level of the Facilitation Training Series ties it all together, helping you master The FPI Approach. When: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. CDT Where: Online May 7-8 - Register Here
A program’s theory of change reflects its underlying beliefs about why abusive behavior occurs and what must change for that behavior to stop. These beliefs shape how programs define the problem, design interventions, measure success, and hold participants accountable. This webinar will introduce the concept of a theory of change and explore how different frameworks […]
Griffin: ‘I encourage anyone who has an interest in learning more about AI’s impact on the legal world to attend this event’ LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the launch of “The AG’s Emerging Issues Series:” “The AG’s Emerging Issues Series will provide opportunities for attorneys and others to learn […]
Reimagining Pretrial Responses to Intimate Partner Violence is a multi-day virtual training conference hosted by Center for Justice Innovation and the Battered Women’s Justice Project. The conference brings together justice system and community stakeholders to explore more equitable, survivor-centered, and effective pretrial practices in intimate partner violence cases. Through expert-led sessions and panel discussions, participants […]
Reimagining Pretrial Responses to Intimate Partner Violence is a multi-day virtual training conference hosted by Center for Justice Innovation and the Battered Women’s Justice Project. The conference brings together justice system and community stakeholders to explore more equitable, survivor-centered, and effective pretrial practices in intimate partner violence cases. Through expert-led sessions and panel discussions, participants […]
Register now for this virtual national conference highlighting the ways intimate partner violence (IPV) risk assessments can enhance community and system responses to survivor safety and accountability for those causing harm. Hosted by DV RISC, this half-day conference will include national experts and practitioners using risk assessments from first response to post-disposition safety planning and […]
This session reveals new insight on emergent and understudied issues from economic abuse, financial insecurity, tech-facilitated violence, to sexual harassment. It interrogates systemic inequality as a root cause and consequence of intimate partner violence, and highlights economic support as a pathway to survivor safety. REGISTER HERE
Attorney General Tim Griffin will host a FREE legal update for government attorneys and administrators on May 15, 2026, at the Professional Education Center at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock. We anticipate 6 hours Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit REGISTER HERE
LGBTQ+ communities, BIPOC communities, and those at the intersection of the two, have long endured discrimination and prejudice socially and legislatively. The impacts of those biases do not stay in the past. LGBTQ+ BIPOC youth today endure new manifestations of these biases while also carrying the historical trauma of their communities with them. For LGBTQ+ […]
Description Domestic violence intervention requires a coordinated response across public agencies, community-based programs, and the communities they serve. A key component of The Duluth Model’s coordinated community response is the men’s nonviolence program. Creating a Process of Change for Men Who Batter is the premier—and one of the longest-standing—curricula for men’s nonviolence programs. It is designed to support […]
Join the ACADV for TA Tuesdays, with staff member Brandy Dailey hosting a recurring virtual gathering held on the third Tuesday of each month starting June 17, 2025, through June 2026. These monthly meetings will provide an open and supportive space for peer connection, resource sharing, and professional development among service providers, stakeholders, and community partners involved in Domestic Violence Intervention Programs (DVIP)—formerly […]
Thursday, May 28th, 2026 Educating Abusive Partners about the Impact of Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Abuse Research has found that the majority of children in domestically abusive homes are exposed to the abuse even if they are not directly targeted. Furthermore, the impact of that exposure can be as damaging to the children as […]
Because of you…this moment is here. After years of vision, courage, and unwavering support, we are opening the doors to something Arkansas has never seen before. You are invited to celebrate the official Ribbon Cutting of the Forest of Hope Family Peace Center - a place where survivors will find safety, healing, and a path […]