Training and Events
We offer a number of ways for grantees to connect with experts in the field, to learn from each other, and to be exposed to some of the best materials in the field of domestic violence intervention. Check this page frequently for information related to upcoming events.
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 INSTITUTES
 Large groups of grantees and national experts gather for training on a range of topics.
April 17 - 20, 2012
Community Assessment Institute
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Registration is now open!
This annual intensive institute is designed to provide grantees of the Office on Violence Against Women with the practical skills needed to coordinate and implement an analysis of institutional responses to violence against women. You will leave with the skills to collect various forms of data, facilitate data analysis, make meaningful recommendations, and maximize community participation. The training will be interactive, with extensive practice and review of techniques and strategies in institutional analysis, and will involve the study of actual case files, lecture, and small and large group exercises.
Who should attend?
Communities interested in learning more about or conducting a community assessments and/or the Institutional Analysis (formerly the Praxis Safety and Accountability Audit) are strongly encouraged to send 2 people to this intensive institute: 1) an individual responsible for coordination of an assessment or a systems advocate responsible for coordinating inter-agency responses to violence against women, and 2) a key member of the inter-agency team charged with implementing the community safety assessment. Requests to send more than 2 participants per community will be considered only if space is available. To register more than 2 participants, submit registrations now and check the WAIT LIST box on the registration form. We will contact people on the wait list by March 26, 2012. Priority will be given to grantees of the Community Defined Solutions (formerly Arrest) and Rural Programs of the Office on Violence Against Women. You must receive prior approval from your OVW Program Manager to attend this institute.
NETWORKING AND DISCUSSION VIA AUDIO CONFERENCE
 Monthly networking and information-sharing sessions over the phone. Audio conferences are an easy, cost-efficient way to connect with other communities across the country from your home or office.
Expenses to participate in these events can be covered by your OVW set-aside training funds.
4th Wednesday of each month
All calls are from 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm central time
Next call will be January 25, 2012.
Please fill out the brief
survey (4 questions) to help us plan for topics that will be of interest to you.
Registration is not required. Simply call into: 512-623-5114, enter 52533#
For
more information about Safety and Accountability Audits, or
individualized help planning or conducting an Audit in your community,
contact Denise Eng: 651.699.8000 x 21 denise@praxisinternational.org
 AUDIO CONFERENCE TRAINING
Receive quality training on conducting community assessments over the phone. Long-distance charges incurred to participate in these events can be covered by your OVW set-aside training funds. All calls are from 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm central time.
Register now for any or all of the upcoming audio conference training opportunities listed below. You will receive confirmation that includes call-in information and other details.
February 16, 2012
Managing an Interagency Analysis Process
- Forming the team
- Community assessment etiquette
- Tips for ongoing interagency work
April 26, 2012Accounting for the Complexities of Life and Social Standing
- Addressing unintended consequences
- Reducing the disparity of impact
- Key issues in organizing and conducting focus groups
June 21, 2012Collecting Data: Interviews, Observations and Analyzing Case Files
- Types of interviews and when to conduct them during your assessment
- Conducting observations
- 10 tips for interviews and observations
- Analyzing case files
August 16, 2012Findings, Recommendations and Implementation
- Developing findings and recommendations
- Involving agency administrators
- Writing the report
- Strategies for implementation
WEBINAR TRAINING
Receive expert training via the internet and telephone without leaving your office. Participants will need access to the internet and a phone line. All sessions are 2 - 3:15pm Central Time. Registration is required and will open January 2012.
Save the dates! Registration will be open February 15, 2012.
This 3 part webinar training series is on the use of the best practice assessment tools in your community to analyze your response to domestic violence. Though not required, we highly recommend participating in all three sessions as each call will build upon the previous session. We will check in with each community that participates to hear about successes and assist with challenges as you work through the best practice assessment in your community.
March 14, 2012
Part 1: Overview and Mapping
- Selecting the team
- Designing a structure and timeline
- Mapping your current response
May 9, 2012Part 2: Analyzing Case Files
- Gathering policies, case files and other relevant materials
- Analyzing 911 calls and police reports
- Facilitating a team process to review the analysis
July 11, 2012
Part 3: Policy Development and Recommendations
- Identifying common themes and key findings
- Developing recommendations for change
- Constructing a plan for change
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