Coalition Events & Trainings
On this list you will find in-person trainings, webinars, and meetings hosted by the Coalition. If you wish to submit an event for the list, or have questions about an existing training, please click here. As a perk of the Coalition membership, we encourage our member programs to request customized trainings and technical assistance as needed. You can complete your request using the button below.
Please note that registration opens on a rolling basis, roughly two months prior to each training.
2024 Event & Training Dates
October 30, 2024 | 10am CDT
Live Webinar, “An Overview of Tennessee’s New GPS Law – Debbie and Marie Domestic Violence Act”
Tennessee House Bill 2692/Senate Bill 1972, the “Debbie and Marie Domestic Violence Act,” requires aggravated assault suspects in certain domestic violence cases to wear a GPS monitoring system if they are released on bond. A GPS service provider must notify a victim’s cell phone if their alleged attacker is within a certain proximity of their location. The company must also notify local law enforcement if a defendant violates the terms of their bond conditions. The legislation is named in honor of Debbie Sisco and her daughter Marie Varsos. Both women were killed in 2021 by Varsos’ estranged husband who was out on bond after being arrested for strangling his wife and threatening to shoot her a month earlier.
Join the TN Coalition with guest speaker, Brent Leonard, for an overview of this new Tennessee law, a discussion of its potential impacts, and time for questions. Brent Leonard is the Executive Vice President of Compliance Monitoring at Ohio Alcohol Monitoring Systems. With 15 years in the electronic monitoring industry, Brent Leonard is a SCRAM testimony expert witness, an industry presenter at national conferences, has held a variety of roles at Ohio AMS and Tennessee AMS, and works with courts to structure electronic monitoring programs and manage risks.
November 1, 2024 | 9pm CDT
Indie Artist Highlight Show
Indie Artists Unite for Benefit Show Supporting Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence – Nov. 1st at the Bowery Vault
Nashville, TN —The Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence is excited to announce a special Indie Artist Highlight benefit show, taking place on Friday, November 1st, 2024, at The Bowery Vault. This 21+ event will bring together talented indie artists for a night of music, advocacy, and community support in aid of survivors of domestic and sexual violence across Tennessee.
The lineup features a stellar group of performers, including Kate Cosentino, a talented indie artist who gained national recognition as a contestant on NBC’s The Voice in 2023, alongside Abby Nissenbaum, Miggie Snyder, and many more. These artists will be generously sharing their talents to help raise awareness and funds for the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, November 1st, 2024
- Time: Begins at 9:00 PM
- Venue: The Bowery Vault, 2905 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216
- Tickets: $15 – All proceeds will benefit the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence.
- Age Restriction: 21+ only
November 6, 2024 | 10am CST
Live Webinar, “Achieving Balance: Navigating Work and Personal Life During the Holidays”
Join TN Coalition Training & TA Specialist and former shelter advocate, Shannon Lynch on November 6th for a live webinar on “Achieving Balance: Navigating Work and Personal Life During the Holidays.” Exploring the unique challenges faced by victim service staff during the holiday season, this webinar will highlight the need for enhanced support systems for staff and clients. We’ll delve into how the busy holiday season can impact personal lives and examine strategies to foster a healthier work-life balance for everyone involved.
Ongoing Trainings
Ongoing
Online 40 hour training: Tommy Burks Victim Assistance Academy
The Senator Tommy Burks Victim Assistance Academy is a project of the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. The Academy is a comprehensive basic level training designed for victim service providers. The goal of the Academy is to improve services to crime victims by enhancing the knowledge and skills of victim advocates. This on-demand 40 hour virtual Tennessee-specific training is modeled after the National Victim Assistance Academy.
Ongoing
Batterer Intervention Program Monthly Trainings
The purpose of the Monthly Batterer Intervention Program (BIP) Training Series is to provide vital training information to certified BIPs across the state on topics relevant to the field of violence prevention, response, and offender intervention. BIPs monthly trainings are open to any professional with an investment in ending domestic violence. Each BIPs training occurs on the 4th Wednesday of the month 11am – 12pm CST.
Training Archive
You can access an archived selection of our past webinars through YouTube anytime by clicking the icon below.
Board Meetings 2024
March 7 | June 13 | September 5 | December 5
Domestic Violence State Coordinating Council Meetings 2024
March 1 | June 1 | September 13 | December 6
Executive Director Roundtable Meetings 2024
February 15 | May 16 | August 15 | November 14