Feb
21
The Intersection of Domestic Violence and HIV: Practice Tips and Information
February 21, 2013 | Leave a Comment
The American Bar Association AIDS Coordinating Committee is hosting a multidisciplinary teleconference on the intersection of domestic violence and HIV. It will take place on February 27th from 12-1pm ET. Looks like you’ll need to email them for call-in info since it isn’t on the announcement. It specifically states that the teleconference is meant for healthcare, [...]
May
21
VAWA Update Call
May 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Don’t forget we have a giveaway going on through May 25th! For those of you US readers interested and able to participate, the White House is hosting a phone conference Thursday, May 24th at 12:30 EDT to provide “an update call on the Violence Against Women Act, with Lynn Rosenthal, the White House Advisor on Violence Against [...]
Jan
6
Revisions to the UCR Definition of Rape
January 6, 2012 | 1 Comment
I just received this notice, but I’ll be on a plane when it’s scheduled (on Monday the 9th). Perhaps some of you would like to attend: Friends: The Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced the adoption of a revised definition of rape in the Uniform Crime Report.
Oct
21
Adolescent Witnesses to Family Violence
October 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment
I know I said I’d be posting on IAFN, but right now, all of my time here has been spent outside of sessions (staffing the NSVRC booth and in meetings). So I promise I will try to have some reports (other than that the turnout is amazing) soon. In the meantime, please note that JWI‘s [...]
Oct
19
Women’s Experience with Sexual & Domestic Violence
October 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment
BWJP is hosting an audioconference, Wednesday, October 21st from 3-4:30 ET on women’s experiences with sexual and domestic violence. Speakers include Molly Dragiewicz and Walter DeKeseredy from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
Jun
12
Weekly Wrap-Up @ the Sustainability Blog
June 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment
It was a busy week at the sustainability site. I’m happy to return with a new Friday Q&A, this time from IAFN Past-President, Stacey Mitchell. You can read her fantastic responses to the questionnaire here. Also this week: A resource many of you know from this site, The Ultimate Educator and tools for creating courses [...]
May
12
Expert Witnesses in DV Cases
May 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment
JWI has announced their next teleconference: Expert Witnesses in Domestic Violence Cases–How They Can Assist Survivors. The call will be held May 21st from 12-1pm ET. Cost is $25 (unless you’re a member–then it’s free). Based on the agenda, it would appear that this call will be useful to those who would like to be [...]
Mar
16
Teen Dating Violence
March 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment
JWI, who has produced many quality teleconferences on domestic violence topics, has recently announced their latest one: The Chris Brown/Rihanna case: What we can learn from the media’s coverage of this case to use in our work with teens and their families. The teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24th, from 12pm-1pm ET; cost is [...]
Feb
19
Using GPS Technology to Monitor DV Offenders
February 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Jewish Women International is holding a teleconference March 5th (Thursday) from 12-1pm ET: GPS Technology: An Effective Tool to Monitor High-Risk Domestic Violence Offenders. Cost for non-members is $25 (free for members) and requires preregistration.
Feb
3
Combat Stress and Trauma in Returning War Veterans
February 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment
PESI is offering a webinar this Friday (2/6/09), Combat Stress and Trauma in Returning War Veterans and Their Families. The “teleseminar” (I’m not clear what this means–I suspect audio, no visual) will be held from 2:30pm-4pm ET and costs $149. CEs are available for nurses (as well as counselors, psychologists and social workers).
