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The NRCDV Training Institute ensures that all training efforts and educational resources are relevant, forward thinking and innovative, and center the voices and lived experiences of survivors in our work.
We accomplish this by providing high-quality and accessible training opportunities designed to increase individual and organizational capacity of our constituents as well as our own organization’s capacity.
NRCDV’s Training Institute provides development opportunities that enhance knowledge, develop skills and enrich participants. We model, promote and foster an organizational culture that values development and growth opportunities for all.
When the Work Hurts: Managing the Impacts of Moral Injury and Career Sustainability in Mission-Driven Work, featuring Dr. Johnanna Ganz
March 27, 2025 | 2:00pm EST | REGISTER HERE
Have you ever had to carry out an action that felt fundamentally wrong in your work? Have you had to make a hard decision that went against your core values or beliefs? Have you witnessed deep harm happen that made you feel guilt or shame, and yet you were powerless to respond? You have likely experienced a moral injury at work. In this webinar, we will take a deep dive into the key concepts of moral distress and moral injury, with a focus on what it is and how it can show up in mission-driven environments. Then, we will look at how moral distress and injury impact career sustainability and discuss strategies on how to navigate the hard, the ugly, and the painful as well as naming your personal signs that it is time to leave the work. Come ready to learn, to discuss, and to find new ways of managing when the work hurts or knowing when to leave.
2025 Policy and Research Briefing
April 10, 2025 | 2:00pm EST | REGISTER HERE
Join NRCDV and the Safe Housing Capacity Building Center for our annual Policy and Research Briefing on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00pm ET.
We will highlight emerging findings from NRCDV's ongoing Black immigrant and refugee housing research project. This project explores the scope of homelessness and housing insecurity among Black immigrant and refugee survivors of domestic and sexual violence and documents the experiences of advocates and direct service providers working with this population.
Social Security: An Overview for Advocates Supporting Survivors in Accessing Benefits
April 17, 2025 | 2:00pm EST | REGISTER HERE
Navigating Social Security (SS) benefits can feel overwhelming, especially for survivors dealing with multiple pressures and challenges. A better understanding of SS eligibility and options is essential for both survivors and advocates. Please join us on April 17 at 2:00pm EST for an informative webinar featuring Trisha Mentzer, a Social Insurance Specialist at the Social Security Administration (SSA), as she explains these benefits. Trisha will break down key programs such as disability, spousal, survivor, retirement, and online services. Advocates will learn about eligibility requirements, the application process, and how these programs can support individuals and families throughout different life stages. Whether survivors are approaching retirement, navigating changes, mid-career, or just starting a career, this session will provide advocates with the vital information they need to help survivors more confidently navigate and make decisions about their Social Security benefits.
SAVE THE DATE: Navigating the Media Spotlight, presented by the National Center for Victims of Crime and the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
May 15, 2025 | 2:00pm EST | REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
For better or worse, media coverage of crime is here to stay. Crime survivors and victim advocates know the media glare can be unwelcome and intrusive. There are also times it can be useful, such as renewing investigators’ attention on unsolved crimes or raising awareness of victims’ issues and resources for survivors. The National Center for Victims of Crime has published a guide to help victims and advocates navigate media coverage. Learn how to use this guide and get tips about how to protect survivors, including those of domestic violence, from unwanted attention, how to leverage coverage for positive results, and more. Join this panel of advocates who helped create the guide for an informative discussion.
Past webinar recordings and podcasts are available on our YouTube page.
And be sure to check out the VAWnet Event Calendar for more training opportunities from organizations across the domestic violence field!
