May
14
Most of you are probably somewhat familiar with the importance of the Violence Against Women Act (PDF) on our work in the US. But in these current shaky economic times, people are calling for budget cuts far and wide. The Hon. Susan Carbon, Director of the Office on Violence Against Women testified last week before [...]
Apr
13
Threat Assessment
April 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Don’t forget about our latest $50 Amazon.com giveaway in honor of SAAM. To enter just let us know in the original post’s Comments section how you commemorated any day during SAAM, and one inspiring aspect of the day or the event you attended. You have until May 4th to be eligible. Sorry for another last [...]
Mar
16
Stalking and Sexual Assault
March 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment
The Stalking Resource Center will be hosting a free webinar on stalking and sexual assault April 9th at 2pm ET. Be forewarned, this offering will be capped at 100 people, so if you’re interested in attending, register ASAP. “Research indicates that there is a connection between stalking and sexual assault -both pre- and post-assault…
Jan
21
That’s Not Cool Campaign Tools Website
January 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Prevention Connection is hosting a webinar on the That’s Not Cool campaign and their new Campaign Tools site. “That’s Not Cool focuses on preventing controlling or abusive behavior occurring within the digital universe – online, via cellphone, etc. – and encourages teens to draw their own lines about what is, or is not, acceptable relationship behavior. [...]
Jan
14
Stalking in the Workplace
January 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment
OVC’s next web forum is on stalking in the workplace. The actual forum will be January 19th from 2-3pm ET, but you can submit questions ahead of time, and/or visit the site after the fact and read the responses to questions from other participants.
Jan
4
January is a pretty slow month for online events, but there are a couple of things I’d like to bring to your attention. The first is that January is stalking awareness month. You can find a wide variety of resources and ways to promote awareness at their dedicated site. One of the things I particularly [...]
Dec
29
Partner Stalking
December 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment
JWI’s National Alliance to End Domestic Violence is hosting a webinar January 7th on partner stalking, from 12-1 pm ET. Cost to attend is $25 for non-members (free for members). TK Logan and Teri Feragher will be the featured speakers.
Dec
10
Stalking & Technology
December 10, 2009 | 3 Comments
I had the pleasure of attending a really good talk yesterday on stalking. The speaker showed this video to the group afterward, which made the humorous, but very valid point that cell phones have become an incredible tool for offenders, even more so as the technology evolves.
Dec
9
Data on IPV, Sexual Violence, and Stalking
December 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is hosting a webinar December 16th at 1 pm ET: National and State-level Data on Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Violence, and Stalking, presented by Michele Lynberg Black, PhD, MPH. Attendance is free, but pre-registration is required.
Nov
5
Addressing DV in the Workplace: EAP/Employer Partnerships
November 5, 2009 | 1 Comment
UPDATE: SORRY, EVERYONE, BUT REGISTRATION FOR THIS ONE IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE SEE THE COMMENT FOR INFO ON HOW TO ACCESS MATERIALS. The Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence is hosting a webinar November 12th from 2-3 pm ET, Addressing Domestic Violence in the Workplace: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Employer Partnerships. “A recent survey of CEOs [...]
