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August 2021
Department of Child Services DV Training Webinar Series
This training functions as a basic introduction to the issues encompassed in intimate partner violence and the experiences of both survivors and perpetrators of IPV. Focus areas include: understanding power and control dynamics; understanding the statistics, myths, and stereotypes around survivors and perpetrators; learning red flags and signs of abuse; and strategies in assessing and assisting families affected. This webinar meets the requirements of the Indiana Department of Child Services DV Survivor & Child Intervention Service Standards direct worker qualifications.…
Find out more »Identifying the 8 Dimensions of Community Wellness with the ICADV Prevention Team
8 Dimensions of Community Wellness, ICADV (August 11, 2021): We know that creating conditions for thriving communities is a strategy for increasing equity and ending multiple forms of violence. Help us identify indicators for protections and wellness in Hoosier neighborhoods and communities. Using as guidance the 8 dimensions of wellness from SAMSHA and maybe even jamboards we will gather with curiosity and ask ourselves: What are things that we could observe in our community that would help us to know that we had succeeded in supporting wellness for people who were formerly marginalized by…
Find out more »Day at the Races
Join us on Aug. 14, 11am-2:30pm, for a day of racing fun at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino. Enjoy live racing, slot play, a delicious lunch buffet, a silent auction, and more! Tickets are $35 per person and $60 per couple. All proceeds benefit ICADV and our mission toward the prevention and elimination of domestic violence – until the violence ends. Tickets are limited, so get yours today!
Find out more »Indiana Victim Assistance Training Project Fall Basic Academy
Fall Academy: August 16 - September 2, 2021 @ Ivy Tech Community College Conference Center in Indianapolis. In-Person Days; August 18-19, September 1-2 *Social distancing guidelines will be followed for in-person days. The Indiana Victim Assistance Basic Academy is an entry-level program that provides comprehensive, accessible, diverse and affordable training to those who provide direct services to victims of crime. This 43-hour program is provided over three weeks through a combination of in-person* and webinar sessions. The Academy is open…
Find out more »September 2021
IVATP Advanced Training for Supervisors/Administrators – Developing an Inspiring & Supportive Workplace Culture
Registration is now open for the training program Developing an Inspiring and Supportive Workplace Culture, which will be held in Indianapolis on September 8-9, 2021. This two day, in-person program was developed by faculty at the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University. The program focuses on creating a workplace culture that supports retention of victim service providers. There is no charge to attend the program, but space is limited. Requirements The program is open to…
Find out more »From Prevention Dreams to Practice: A Planning and Implementation Workshop with Lindsey Badger, PhD, Prevention Coordinator, Middle Way House
We're going to spend this time working through a 4/4/4 planning model where we dream big and then break it down into actionable steps. To do this, we will set one concrete goal for this quarter (this whole process is repeatable 4 times a year), Then we will determine how we will follow a 4-part weekly arc: 1) learning, 2) planning, 3) programming/direct connection, 4) assessment/integration/movement to work toward our goal. Finally, we will practice breaking each of the parts…
Find out more »Digital Advocacy Skills: Using chat and text to reach IPV survivors across the lifespan
The Safety Net Project at the National Network to End Domestic Violence is excited to announce a webinar highlighting recent research findings on successful approaches to chat and text hotline services. The COVID-19 pandemic and rapidly shifting changes in communication preferences have expanded the ways staff working with IPV survivors work with clients to address their needs. Chat and text are increasingly used to provide services, but there is little guidance for staff and programs on how to implement trauma-informed and…
Find out more »Ride for Respect 2021
Calling all motorcycle enthusiasts! Join us for the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s second annual Ride for Respect: a self-guided motorcycle ride around Indianapolis in support of healthy, equitable and respectful relationships. It is absolutely free to join the ride. However, we are offering several options to donate or help fundraise for ICADV. The money raised from this event will help meet the needs of domestic violence programs and survivors in the wake of a global pandemic. Donations will provide assistance with rent, utility assistance,…
Find out more »October 2021
Implementing Prevention Strategies with youth- barriers and opportunities with Stephanie Solomon, Prevention Coordinator, Monroe County Youth Council
As preventionists, we strive to offer opportunities for young people to skill build in order to promote Safe, Stable, Nurturing Relationships and Environments (SSNREs). However, structural barriers often impede our work on the interpersonal, organizational, and policy levels. This presentation will explore challenges and barriers to prevention work with young people, and possibilities for intentional and emergent work with young people to support their collective voice and power. Presenter: Stephanie Solomon, Prevention Coordinator, Monroe County Youth Council
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