Click Here to Register As advocates we work to understand the complex circumstances of domestic violence, and to provide survivors with compassionate services. We give the best of ourselves to create supportive spaces that can facilitate safety and recovery, but we know that survivors also have to interact with many people in the community who hold different values and understandings about violence. Pervasive cultural values like “personal responsibility” make it difficult for survivors to reach out for support, frequently result…

ICADV Executive Director Laura Berry and Legal Counsel Kerry Hyatt Bennett will discuss the victories and challenges of Indiana's 2021 legislative session and how the laws passed or not passed effect survivors, citizens, and our service programs. A second session will happen on Facebook Live in the evening on April 30th. More information to follow on that session. You do not need to register for this session. Simply follow this link to access the meeting.

Part 1 – May 13, 2021 3:30 – 5:00  pm Part 2 – May 18, 2021 3:30 – 5:00 pm This is a 2-part webinar series facilitated by ICADV Prevention Team members Timike Jones and Cierra Olivia Thomas Williams. Part 1 - Activities to Explore Safe, Stable, and Nurturing Relationships & Environments - This webinar will equip participants with the skills to facilitate a data collection activity to support community-level, community-lead initiatives. Participants will learn by engaging in an interactive…

Part 2 – May 18, 2021 3:30 – 5:00 pm This is a 2-part webinar series facilitated by ICADV Prevention Team members Timike Jones and Cierra Olivia Thomas Williams. Part 2 - From Evaluation to Engagement - During this session, participants will critically examine how to use the data obtained from the What Surrounds Us, Shapes Us activity to support traditionally marginalized communities, develop prevention strategies, and move from evaluation to action with prevention initiatives that meet the benchmarks of…

Research on sexual health across the lifespan for people with cognitive and developmental disabilities and the impact of education about sexual health and healthy relationships on community stakeholders. Description: Sexual health and healthy relationships for people with cognitive and developmental disabilities are critical to end sexual violence and achieve health equity. Join this cross-sector stakeholder discussion to hear from researchers at the Center for Health Equity at Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, people with disabilities, disability justice advocates, a…

Summer Academy: June 21 through July 9, 2021 - In-Person Days; June 23, June 24, July 8, July 9 Ivy Tech Community College Conference Center in Indianapolis. The Indiana Victim Assistance Basic Academy is an entry-level program providing affordable training to those who provide direct services to victims of crime. The Academy is open to anyone who: 1. Is employed by a government or non-profit agency who provides direct services to crime victims 2. Has held their current position for three…