With the first female governor in the history of New York State, we have the opportunity to make substantive change. But this can only happen with the participation of men who are willing to take on transforming culture and stand up as allies for women...
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) invites you to: Balancing Technology Innovation and Safety within the Context of Gender-Based Violence Date: October 20, 2021 Time: 12-4 pm E.S.T. Conference Description: As our dependence on technology has dramatically increased...
The Red Flag Law, also known as the Extreme Risk Protection Order Law, prevents individuals who are at risk of hurting themselves or others from purchasing or possessing firearms, rifles, or shotguns. This law, which went into effect in August 2019, is an important tool...
Campuses are uniquely positioned to create environments that protect students against sexual assault and dating violence and to partner across on- and off-campus entities for a common purpose. Campuses are also experiencing a time of intense change due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a new...
This training is part two of the Working with LGBTQ+ Survivors of Sexual Violence webinar series. This training provides current best practices for serving LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual violence. It will explore institutional barriers that prevent LGBTQ+ survivors from reporting and seeking services, and how to develop...
This two-part webinar series will provide an overview of the dynamics of sexual violence, specifically as it relates to the LGBTQ+ community. LGBTQ+ folks experience some of the highest rates of sexual violence, while also facing health disparities and discrimination. Part one of this webinar...
Please join the Crime Victims Treatment Center (CVTC) for a regional gathering for New York City Rape Crisis programs, sexual assault prevention providers, state agencies, or anyone providing services to sexual assault survivors. CVTC will be offering a space to come together on Thursday, September 9, from...
Join the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Alicia Aiken, attorney and Director of the Danu Center’s Confidentiality Institute, for the webinar “Best Practices for Preserving Survivor Confidentiality in Client Documentation and Responding to Information Requests.” The session will focus on best practices for...
This 6 hour training provided via Zoom interactive real time platform will equip attendees with the knowledge and skills to facilitate Overcoming Barriers to Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse©. Adults who are parents, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals need the skills to recognize grooming and pre-offending, boundary violating...
This 7.5-hour training provided via Zoom interactive real time platform will equip attendees with the knowledge and skills to facilitate all elements of The Healthy Relationships Project's three school-based programs: Care for Kids © (Pre-K to 2nd grades), We Care Elementary© (3rd to 6th grades), and SAFE-T © (7th & 8th grades)....