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NCADV's 19th National Conference on Domestic Violence

October 25th-28th, 2020

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Award Nominations

As has become tradition, NCADV will be presenting awards to recognize those who have contributed above and beyond in raising the voices of victims and survivors and creating a culture where domestic violence is not tolerated.

The deadline for award nominations is Friday, September 25, 2020.

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All awards will be presented virtually on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 1:30pm CDT following our keynote speaker.

Keynote Speaker

The keynote speaker for its 19th national conference on domestic violence, Recognizing (Y)Our Power, will be former two-time Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey. Her keynote address will take place on Tuesday, October 27th at 1:30pm EDT and will be streamed to attendees.

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Registration Details

	Member Price	Non-Member Price
Early Bird Registration (Ends 5/31/20)	$559	$752
Standard Registration (6/1/20-9/30/20)	$653	$845
Late Registration (10/1/20-10/14/20)	$752	$939

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All registrations must be completed, including payment, no later than October 14th!

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Session Details

NCADV's conferences offer a series of workshops, plenary sessions, and pre-conference intensives that address a wide range of issues related to domestic violence.

Here is a recap of the session titles by subject matter that you can attend at Recognizing (Y)Our Power. For full details, including speakers and workshop descriptions, please visit the Online Event Guide.

Activism, Social Justice and Community Outreach

(WORKSHOP) Beyond the 911 Call: Achieving Holistic Justice for Domestic Violence Survivors
(WORKSHOP) Dynamics of Coercive Control and Legislative Success

Advanced Advocacy Skills

(WORKSHOP) Demystifying The Hotline: Understanding the National Domestic Violence Hotline
(PRE-CONFERENCE INTENSIVE) Domestic Violence and Firearms: Survivor-Focused Responses, Impacted Communities, Innovative Policies & Implementaion - registration coming soon!
(WORKSHOP) How COVID Changed Service Delivery
(WORKSHOP) Tips, Tools, and Community: Best Practices for Holistic Service Providers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
(WORKSHOP) When Courts Went Virtual: Helping Survivors in the Epicenter of the Pandemic

Anti-Oppression and Racial Justice

(WORKSHOP) "Woke" Isn't Enough: Move From Awareness to Anti-Oppression Culture Change!
(PLENARY SESSION) Black Women and Domestic Violence
(WORKSHOP) Is Your Advocacy Whitewashed?: Solutions to Dismantling Racism in the Domestic Violence Sector
(WORKSHOP) Prevention through Liberation: Anti-Oppression Frameworks for Domestic Violence
(WORKSHOP) The Voice of Silence - Domestic Violence and the African American Church Response

Capacity Building and Leadership

(WORKSHOP) Becoming a trauma informed agency: from the roots of trauma to the flowering of trauma informed care
(WORKSHOP) Funding Solutions: A Case Study of the Fundraising Challenges of Domestic Violence Organizations
(WORKSHOP) Soup, Soap and the Circus: Making an Impact through Community Partnerships

Children, Teens and Young Adults

(WORKSHOP) Addressing the Impact Adultification Has on Child Survivors of Trauma
(WORKSHOP) Creating Meaningful Access for Underserved Youth in Rural Communities
(WORKSHOP) Creating Safe and Workable Parenting Plans when Domestic Violence is Present
(WORKSHOP) Developing the next class of violence prevention educators: A case for targeted peer education training modules
(WORKSHOP) One Love: An Innovative Approach to Relationship Health Education

Cultural Implications of Violence Against Women

(WORKSHOP) Violence Against Women: Representations, Interpretations, & Education

Economic Justice

(WORKSHOP) Serving the Whole Survivor: Economic Advocacy from an Anti-Oppression Framework
(WORKSHOP) Supporting Survivors: Understanding State and Federal Policies Relating to SNAP Benefits

Emergency Preparedness and Intervention

(PLENARY SESSION) The Crisis Within the Crisis: Providing Services and Supporting DV Survivors Amidst COVID-19
(WORKSHOP) AZPOINT - Expanding Access to the Criminal Justice System for Victims
(WORKSHOP) Coping with Working Remotely

Health and Domestic Violence

(WORKSHOP) Addressing the Intersecting Issues of IPV, Mental Health Issues, SUD, and HIV through Coordinated Service Provision
(WORKSHOP) SAFETY FIRST! IPV Screening During COVID-19 & Beyond: Best Practices for Primary Care Providers

Involving Men and Boys in the Movement

(WORKSHOP) Bringing Men Into the Movement

Resilience and Self Care

(WORKSHOP) Dismantling the Myth of the Strong Black Woman
(WORKSHOP) Healing the Helpers: Identifying & Preventing Compassion Fatigue in DV Professionals
(WORKSHOP) Real Life Resilience: Using Your Tough Life Stories to Build Strength
(WORKSHOP) Staying Safe and Well While Supporting Survivors: Boundaries for Advocates
(PRE-CONFERENCE INTENSIVE) Strategies for Cultivating Resilience for Advocates and Survivors - registration coming soon!

Survivor Focus

(WORKSHOP) All And Nothing: Meeting Survivors Where They Are
(WORKSHOP) College Women and IPV: How they explain it
(WORKSHOP) DVERT (Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team)
(WORKSHOP) Lessons from COVID-19: Becoming more survivor-centered
(PRE-CONFERENCE INTENSIVE) Survivor Intensive: Recognizing and Grappling With the Power Within - registration coming soon!
(WORKSHOP) Stalking in the Digital Age: How to Prevent Victimization
(WORKSHOP) Unique & Powerful: Becoming the Former Survivor of Domestic Violence & Thriving Warrior in Life (Moving, Guiding, & Empowering Beyond “Survivory”)

Systems Change

(WORKSHOP) A County Capacity Building and Planning Process to Prevent Multiple Forms of Violence
(WORKSHOP) Centering Racial Equity in Safe Housing
(WORKSHOP) Identifying High Risk Victims Through The Lethality Assessment Protocol and Other Intervention Tools: Ways That First Responders and Community Members Connect With Victims
(WORKSHOP) Sheltering Animals & Families Together (SAF-T): A Life Saving Initiative
(PRE-CONFERENCE INTENSIVE) Strengthening Communities' Capacity to Build Trust and Prevent Intimate Partner Violence - registration coming soon!

Scholarships

NCADV is pleased to offer a limited number of local and national scholarships to NCADV's Recognizing (Y)Our Power. Scholarships are available to individuals who identify as a victim or survivor of domestic violence.

The deadline to apply for scholarships has passed. All available scholarships have been awarded.

Sponsorship Information

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WOW! Experiences for Attendees

NCADV conferences are known for being more than "just" your average conference -- it's the conference that makes attendees say, "WOW!" And we are determined that 2020 will be no exception.