President Obama issues proclamation for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

On September 30, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation designating October 2009 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The proclamation notes that despite the significant impact of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, too many women and families remain affected by domestic violence. The proclamation asks all Americans to do their part to end domestic violence in this country by supporting their communities' efforts to assist victims to find the help and healing they need.

Read the proclamation Here

Biden Appoints Advisor on Violence Against Women

Vice President Biden, the author of the landmark Violence Against Women Act, announced on June 26, 2009 the appointment of Lynn Rosenthal as the new White House Advisor on Violence Against Women. This is a newly created position at the White House, dedicated specifically to advising the President and Vice President on domestic violence and sexual assault issues.

To see the White House's official press release on this groundbreaking appointment, click here.

6/10/09 - As you may know, the US  Census Bureau is preparing for the 2010 US Census. NNEDV recently released important information about the Census that can be found by clicking here.

NEW TRAININGS & EVENTS

“The Intersection of Stalking and Sexual Assault”

Due to the pending inclement weather prediction and for the safety of those traveling, “The Intersection of Stalking and Sexual Assault” training (originally scheduled for Friday, January 29, 2010) has been postponed until Friday, February 19, 2010. The details such as location, times, etc. will not change.

If for any reason you cannot attend this training on Friday, February 19, 2010, please let us know by calling us at 615-386-9406 ext. 309 or by emailing us at dstewart@tcadsv.org

The Coalition will host a training entitled “The Intersection of Stalking and Sexual Assault” on January 29, 2010 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm with registration and continental breakfast at 9:30 am. There will be a break in the training for participants to have lunch at their own expense. This interactive training will explore the connections between sexual assault and stalking, the impact of stalking on victims, and examine issues related to advocacy and safety. Participants will discuss safety planning with clients, stalking documentation, and recognizing the signs of stalking in youth and adults. The presenters, Elizabeth Edmondson and Julia Dobbins have been trained by national experts in the field Stalking and Sexual Assault.

This Training is now Closed. Please Contact Dianne Stewart @ 615-386-9406 ext. 309 for availabilities.

Violence Against Women in Tennessee:
Our Philosophy and Our Work

Registration is now closed, please contact dstewart@tcadsv.org for any vacancies

The Coalition will host a training entitled "Violence Against Women in Tennessee: Our Philosophy and Our Work", on February 11 - 12, 2010 in Nashville, TN at the Sexual Assault Center. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Thursday, February 11, 2010.

Join us for a two-day training about the history of violence against women, practical advocacy techniques, prevention, taking care of ourselves, and much more. We encourage new advocates to attend for an introduction to the violence against women movement in Tennessee. We encourage experienced advocates to attend for a refresher course to reinvigorate you. We encourage everyone to attend for interactive activities, networking, fun, and prizes! The presenters are: Elizabeth Edmondson, Program Manager, and Program Specialists Julia Dobbins, Susan French, and Emily Hall.

The cost of the training is $100 for members and $150 for non-members and includes a continental breakfast, lunch and all training materials.

If you have not yet renewed your membership for 2010 and would like to take advantage of membership discounts for this training, Click here to become a member.

Where: Sexual Assault Center, 101 French Landing Drive, Nashville, TN 37228
When: February 11 - 12, 2010
Time: Thursday, February 11th, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, February 12th, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Breakfast at 8:30 a.m.)

Cost:
Included in this fee are lunch on Thursday and Friday, continental breakfast on Friday, and training materials.
Members: $100.00
Non-members: $150.00

Register Now for Our 8th Annual Conference,
"Investing in Our Future, Mobilizing For Change."

March 30-April 1, 2010
Embassy Suites, Franklin, TN


Join advocates and professionals from across Tennessee for three days of networking, skill building, and training from local and nationally recognized experts in the fields of domestic and sexual violence. Scheduled presentations for Investing in Our Future, Mobilizing for Change, include:

• Keynote and workshops from Mildred Muhammad, former wife of the D.C. Sniper
• Special workshop track focusing on economic empowerment for survivors
• Keynote and workshops from Ted Bunch of A Call to Men
• Pre-conference for sexual assault advocates with the National Sexual Violence Resource Center's Sally Laskey
• Workshops focusing on cultural competency, children and trauma, substance abuse and much more!

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Check our calendar for a list of Domestic Violence Awareness month events.