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.
2023 Training Dates
February 1, 2023
Primed for Prevention: Individual Risk Factors for Abuse
Anyone can experience abuse. However, there are populations that are more likely to experience violence due to various risk factors. In addition, a combination of individual, relational, community, and societal factors contribute to the risk of becoming a perpetrator of violence. In this webinar, we will explore those risks and discuss protective factors as a form of prevention.
March 1, 2023
Collaboration: The Importance of and Search For
Please join us for a presentation and an open conversation on community collaboration. Community collaboration is an important aspect of providing comprehensive services to survivors, and sometimes it can be a real challenge. Log on Wednesday March 1st, 2023 and collaborate with us to discuss the whys, where and how!
March 29, 2023
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault in Music
Description coming soon!
April 3-4, 2023
Rape Prevention Education Institute
Register now for our annual Rape Prevention Education Institute taking place on Monday April 3rd and Tuesday April 4th, 2023, in Franklin, TN. This FREE two-day conference is designed for victim service providers, law enforcement, military personnel, faith community leaders, collegiate staff and advocates, community members, and health educators who are interested in working toward prevention in their communities. We look forward to seeing you in 2023!
Location:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville South Cool Springs
820 Crescent Centre Drive, Franklin, TN 37067
April 12, 2023
Self Care 2.0: Practices for Building Resilience for Yourself and Your Team
Description coming soon!
May 17, 2023
Red Flags in Teen Dating Violence
Description coming soon!
May 31, 2023
Domestic Violence in the Workplace
Description coming soon!
June 4-9, 2023
Senator 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 in-person week-long training offers a Tennessee-specific 40-hour curriculum modeled after the National Victim Assistance Academy.
Location: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
A limited number of applicants will be accepted. Apply before March 30, 2023.
June 21, 2023
Sexual Assault in Film and TV
Description coming soon!
July 12, 2023
Why Diversity Matters
Description coming soon!
July 19, 2023
Making Every Month Stalking Awareness Month
Description coming soon!
August 9, 2023
Resilience and Attachment: Building Activities for Children in Shelter
Description coming soon!
August 28-29, 2023
Tennessee Coalition Annual Conference
The Tennessee Coalition’s Annual Conference reflects a commitment to ending domestic and sexual violence in Tennessee through education, prevention, policy development, and victim services. This two-day in-person conference is designed for victim service providers, law enforcement, court personnel, batterers’ intervention programs, social workers, health care providers, students, and university faculty.
Location: Franklin Marriot Cool Springs, Franklin TN
Tickets will go on sale soon.
September 13, 2023
Transformative Justice
Description coming soon!
October 4, 2023
Prevalent & Concerning Gaps in the Legal System with Domestic Violence
Description coming soon!
October 18, 2023
SARTs Part I: Getting Started
Description coming soon!
November 1, 2023
Tennessee Coalition Training & Education Projects
Description coming soon!
November 15, 2023
SARTs Part II: Leading Effective Meetings
Description coming soon!
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
Inclusivity Committee Monthly Lunch & Learns
The Inclusivity Committee is an active group serving underserved populations across the state of Tennessee. Comprising of members from East, Middle, and West Tennessee who serve marginalized groups of people–such as elderly victims, LGBTQ+ victims, immigrant and refugee victims, Black American victims, and victims living with disabilities (as well as many others).
The Committee holds monthly Lunch & Learns focused on ways to go above diversity and actively pursue inclusion. Click on the registration link to view all upcoming and archived Lunch & Learns!
Training Archive
You can access an archived selection of our past webinars through YouTube anytime by clicking the icon below.
Board Meetings 2023
March 10 | June 16 | September 15 | December 8
Domestic Violence State Coordinating Council Meetings 2023
March 3 | June 2 | September 8 | December 1
Executive Director Roundtable Meetings 2023
February 16 | May 18 | August 17 | November 16
Reach us 8am-5pm Monday through Thursday at our phone number: 615-386-9406
24-hour State-Wide Domestic Violence Hotline- 1-800-356-6767
This project is funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee, Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs. The opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations contained within this website are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the State of Tennessee.