Organizations working to prevent violence against women have begun to involve men as key allies in this effort. The goals of the Mobilizing Men for Violence Prevention project were to describe the programming, strategies and frameworks employed by these programs and to identify common themes related to successfully partnering with men.
This webinar will provide an overview of the nature and activities of the programs that responded to the study, and will discuss the common themes that emerged regarding how programs are accessing and meaningfully engaging men around the issue of gender-based violence.

"Sin by Silence" follows Convicted Women Against Abuse (CWAA), and its members who are incarcerated for killing their abusers. Over the years, CWAA has mobilized to change laws, raise awareness, and educate a system that does not fully comprehend the complexities of domestic abuse.
Following this film there will be a discussion led by Women's Program Staff Attorneys Beatriz Menanteau and Helen Rubenstein.

In this introductory session from Stop it Now!, you'll learn about their unique approach to prevention, research on what US adults think about child sexual abuse and what it means for taking action, and practical steps you can take to prevent abuse before a child is harmed.
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Why do some youth sexually offend and how does that impact our sexual violence prevention work? The facts are startling. Hear from the experts and join us in this critical discussion!
Panelists:
Ann Lindstrom (Panel Moderator), Prevention Policy Director, MN Sex Offender Program, Department of Human Services; Michael Miner, PhD, Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota; Jim Scovil, Dakota County Community Corrections Deputy Director; Sarah Gravelle, LMFT, Coordinator, The SHARP Program for Youth and Families, Kenwood Center; Nancy Riestenberg, School Climate Specialist, MN Department of Education
Registration required

The Minnesota Dept.of Health and MN Coalition for Battered Women will host a press release event and reception for the State Teen Dating Violence Prevention Plan, a product of a 18 month information collection project funded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Register by contacting Sasha Cotton.

This webinar will focus on the adverse impact of the Reid technique used by police when interviewing victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. The impact of chronic trauma on survivors will be discussed and connected to inevitable outcomes in victims’ behaviors at the scene of their traumas, in the police station, and in the courtroom. Participants will learn how these presentations are often misinterpreted by members of the criminal justice system, leading victims to be viewed as deceptive, pressured to recant, or even criminally charged with "False Report." Mental health professionals and advocates will learn how to work with victims and collaborate with the criminal justice system to ensure that victims receive the victim-centered treatment they truly deserve.

Be educated and inspired by 2 days of presentations regarding domestic violence and closely related topics. The opening keynote will feature nationally renowned speaker Dr. Ludy Green, on domestic violence in the workplace. The closing keynote will be presented by Teri Jendusa-Nicolai, a domestic violence survivor. The twelve other workshops include such topics as Mobilizing Men for Violence Prevention, Abuse in Later Life, and Screening for Domestic Abuse in a Medical Setting.
CEU's will be available for multiple professions

The conference will bring together grassroots activists and advocates working on ending violence against women. At this conference, delegates will receive tangible tools and knowledge from other activists, as well as collaborate with women from all over the world. Come and join this amazing, unique conference and be a part of a global effort to end violence against women.

Action Day at the State Capitol is a collective effort by six statewide coalitions (MCBW, Sacred Hoop, MNCASA, MIWSAC, MNALL, and Men’s Action Network) to raise awareness about the prevalence and devastating impact of violence against women in Minnesota.
March 5th, 2012 - Afternoon Listening Session with Legislators We invite you to an afternoon of listening sessions with legislators, followed by an evening of coalition briefings.
March 6th: Action Day at the State Capitol Action Day will consist of meetings with legislators, men’s rally, youth events and a noon rally in the Capitol’s rotunda.

In this web conference, PreventConnect will share the results of the recently released National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) and explore the implications for prevention efforts. The discussion is being held on Feb 1st and is being repeated on Feb 2nd
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Cost: Free!

This one-hour webinar from WATCH will help you create a framework for examining your protection/restraining order process.
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Over the past nine years, the Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission Against Domestic Violence has conducted four Domestic Violence Safety and Accountability Audits. These Audits have provided a foundation for the DV Commission and the community to implement systemic changes in the criminal and civil legal system response, as well as in domestic violence services. Presenters will talk about the Audit process and changes that have resulted from these Audits, such as a standard law enforcement risk assessment tool, a shared system-based DV advocate for five small municipalities, updated law enforcement DV policies, and numerous changes in court processes for DV protection order petitioners.

Presented by The Center for Child Advocacy at Montclair State University, this conference features two distinguished keynote speakers Dr. Susan Cohen Esquilin and Mr. James Marsh, as well as various workshops on subjects including bullying, domestic violence, child sexual abuse, online predators, and child trafficking. See the conference brochure for more information.