VAWnet Event Calendar

Following an incident of sexual assault or dating violence, young survivors often struggle at school – academically, socially, and behaviorally. Title IX supportive measures, while helpful for immediate relief, may not provide the long-term and intensive support many struggling survivors need at school. This 3-part webinar mini-series for civil attorneys and legal advocates will explore the disability-based services and protections that may be available to survivors in K-12 schools.

Trauma is a widespread, harmful, and costly public health issue—rooted in experiences of violence, abuse, neglect, loss, disaster, war, and more. National statistics show that over 70% of adults have experienced some form of trauma. Many of the most pressing challenges faced by communities today can be traced back to childhood trauma. Once we recognize the deep connection between trauma and long-term health and social outcomes, it becomes clear: communities have a responsibility to take action.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of intervention. Part one of this series looked at how to handle misinformation and audience resistance in real time. In part two, we’ll focus on what you can do before and after those moments. We’ll cover setting up a team-teaching agreement, including when to step in for each other, how to leverage each other's strengths, and how to establish clear communication norms. We’ll also look at the difference between reacting and responding, and how to build the muscle memory needed to stay grounded in the moment.

Every day, you pour time, heart, and energy into helping others. This webinar gives you permission to turn that same care inward. You’ll learn practical financial tools and habits that help you feel steady, prepared, and more in control of your future, even when the work around you is demanding and unpredictable.

We are often called upon to engage in challenging conversation with clients, staff, partners, and funders. These conversations stretch our skills in crisis response, negotiation, empathy, strategizing, and improvisation. They can make us feel anxious, stressed, resentful, and even burned out. This workshop will help reframe difficult confrontations into brave conversations, offering tools to support your work and ample time for conversation and practice.

Get ready to bring your passion for advocacy to NOVA52 in 2026! NOVA’s 52nd Annual Training Event is your chance to learn, connect, and recharge alongside advocates from across the country.