"Love, Fear, and Longing" will be presented by Jessica Yaffa, author, speaker, and survivor. Following her presentation, there will be a victim resources discussion, including information on community resources available and what to do if you or someone you know needs help, as well as a drawing to win Jessica’s book and a goody bag. 

<p>The Progressive Oklahoma Baptist State Convention (POBSC) is observing Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a Speak Up! Speak Out! Stand Strong! forum on Saturday, October 27th from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church. There is no cost to attend this event. The POBSC Young Adult Women Unit will provide an open forum for questions, answers, and discussion of issues relating to domestic violence. The panel will feature a representative from the YWCA, a survivor, and a self-defense instructor.

One in three teens in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner. Greater recognition of teen relationship violence has led to advanced service models that are useful for addressing the unique needs of teen victims. This training will increase the capacity of service providers in Marin County to identify and respond to teen dating violence and will be held on October 26, 2012, 9:30AM—3:00PM.

Join DCCADV and our incredible member programs to celebrate the amazing work of local advocates and volunteers. Register today: http://bit.ly/MembersHH. 

DCCADV will partner with the Howard University, School of Social Work to host a Public Conversation on Domestic Violence in Washington, DC – Responding to and Preventing an Epidemic. This event will kick-off a year-long series of Roundtables with a goal of informing a Public Agenda on domestic violence in the District of Columbia. Anticipated attendees include city leaders, community members, and Howard University student. 

On October 4, Hope House of South Central Wisconsin, in partnership with the Faith Leaders for Healthy Relationships committee, is offering "The Best I Know How to Do" luncheon workshop on intervening elder abuse. The workshop will cover red flags that a caregiver is abusing, neglecting, and/or exploiting older individuals and give practical tips for responding appropriately. Adult Protective Services will be present to answer questions about reporting. 

 
This educational group exercise will immerse participants in the world of domestic violence. Participants will move, think, and experience the lives of battered women. Continuing Education Credits available. 

Have you heard Amy's story? Join the discussion and learn more about Amy's Story, a documentary that follows the timeline of a domestic violence homicide. Continuing Education Credits will be offered free of charge. Refreshments will be available.