Prevention as Social Change: Bridging Sexual and Domestic Violence and Social Justice Movements

More and more the field of sexual and domestic violence is using social change models as part of their prevention strategies. The commitment to social change and understanding sexual and domestic violence in the context of oppression is not without challenges. Learn from others whose approaches compliment or collaborate with a social justice approach in order to change the norms [...]

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PreventConnect 2012 Web Conferences: Connect for Success

PreventConnect is pleased to announce its 2012 web conference series titled “Connect for Success: Enhancing impact through innovative partnerships.” Success in the field of sexual and domestic violence prevention has always required partnerships. This year we will focus on innovative relationships or “connections” that enhance the reach and impact of sexual and domestic violence prevention efforts. Five types of opportunities [...]

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Findings from the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey: Implications for Prevention

In December 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the initial findings from the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS). This survey became the subject of hundreds of news stories about the prevalence of sexual violence, intimate partner violence and stalking. In this web conference, we will share results of the survey and explore the implications [...]

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May 3, 2012

May 3, 2012: What Does Injury and Violence Prevention Look Like in My Community?

http://www.preventconnect.org/mail/newsletter/2012-05-03.html

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May 3, 2012

Women of Color Network’s 2012 Call to Action Institute and Conference

Tonya Lovelace of the Women of Color Network, Clara Lindstrom of La Mariposa Enterprises, Alison Smith of the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Pheng Thao of A CALL TO MEN describe the upcoming National Call to Action Institute and Conference to be held July 9-13, 2012, in St. Paul, Minn. This institute and conference will bring together hundreds of [...]

Interview with Tonya Lovelace, Clara Lindstrom, Allison Smith & Pheng Thao [ 23:22 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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May 3, 2012

May the Odds Ever Be in Your Favor: ‘Hunger Games’ to promote healthy relationships

Kelly Miller and Brandy Sutherland of the Center for Healthy Teen Relationships, a project of the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence, describe how they engaged young people to discuss gender equity at the opening of the popular move “The Hunger Games.” The Center for Healthy Teen Relationships conducted a survey and have released a lesson plan for teachers on [...]

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May 3, 2012

Trends in Teen Dating Violence Prevention 2012

David S. Lee of PreventConnect and the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault spoke at Peace Over Violence‘s Violence-Free Teen Conference on Feb. 17, 2012 in Los Angeles. He spoke about Innovations in Prevention: National Overview of Trends in Teen Dating Violence Prevention. Watch his PowerPoint presentation below.

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May 3, 2012

What does violence prevention look like in my community?

We need to tell more stories on what prevention look like. In recognition of the CDC Injury Center’s 20th Anniversary, the Injury Center is conducting a nationwide video contest to help raise awareness of injury and violence prevention. They are inviting people to participate in the video contest by submitting a short, creative video that answers the question “What does [...]

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April 30, 2012

Sharing resources: A conversation with UN Women

I recently had an opportunity to talk with Dina Deligiorgis, the Knowledge Management Specialist on ending violence against women at UN Women. I am completely in awe of the work that UN Women does to address gender inequality and violence against women and girls around the world. We talked about the shifts that governments are making towards protecting women and [...]

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April 26, 2012

Disability, Disability Justice & Shared Values with Prevention

Transforming Communities has released its newest edition of its newsletter Catalyst Connections titled Disability, Disability Justice & Shared Values with Prevention.  This newsletter raises many important issues for domestic violence and sexual violence prevention: As prevention advocates, our commitment to meeting diverse needs is ongoing and complex. Both Disability Justice and Universal Design frameworks have much to offer our field [...]

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April 19, 2012

Welcome to the Preventionista blog

Welcome Jen Grove of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center to the blogosphere.  Her new blog Perspectives of a Preventionista will share innovative sexual violence prevention programs and resources. I have had the opportunity to work with Jen over the last 8 years and am glad to have another way to hear her perspectives on prevention. PreventConnect and NSVRC have [...]

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April 18, 2012

Futures Without Violence’s Y Factor Summit

PreventConnect’s Chad Sniffen was happy to be part of a pannel about using “Social Media for Social Good” at Futures Without Violence‘s recent Y Factor Summit. As described by Futures Without Violence: Our first-ever national summit, called the Y Factor: Men Leading By Example, launched on Thursday, April 12, and was a day filled with all-American heroes, unconventional advocates, committed [...]

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April 17, 2012

Our Mission is to End the Violence: Talking primary prevention in South Carolina

Last week I had the opportunity to speak at the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault’s Annual Sexual Violence Conference in Columbia.  Over hundred people gathered for two days of presentations and workshops.  My opening plenary session was titled “Our mission is to end the violence” where I described why primary prevention is an essential element of [...]

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