Theme
Resilience, Safety, & Change
Comprehensive and effective DV response requires a balance of hope, accountability, and evidence based intervention. This year’s conference will explore how fostering hope can serve as a powerful tool for healing and resilience. When integrated with structured intervention and programming, hope can contribute to preventing and ending IPV. We will highlight the science of hope as a tool for supporting individuals impacted by violence and professionals, and explore two intervention and support modalities; Strength at Home and Safe & Together.

This conference will bring together service providers, law enforcement, AP&P, child welfare professionals, mental health professionals and advocates, to explore trauma-informed approaches, system collaboration, and strategies to support both victims and those who use violence, and whole family approaches to those impacted by violence. Attendees will gain insights into: 

• How hope functions as a protective factor in overcoming adversity, burnout, and trauma.

• Trauma-informed models which promote offender accountability and prevent future harm.

• How to improve system coordination for more effective domestic violence responses.

Purpose
Our DV Solutions Conference is dedicated to exploring effective strategies for interrupting intergenerational domestic violence through trauma-informed advocacy and intervention. We meticulously curate our keynotes and sessions by integrating survey results, 2024 evaluation findings, emerging trends, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

In response to participant feedback, we have restructured our conference to better meet the needs of the field. This year, we are introducing a one-day symposium in March, focused on required CEU credits such as ethics and suicide prevention, along with in-depth discussions and collaborative efforts. This will be followed by a two-day conference in September, designed to address critical topics while fostering broader engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Our conference addresses essential and interconnected topics within a social justice framework, aiming to tackle interpersonal violence comprehensively. Each year, our focus extends to serving the entire family unit, including children, survivors, individuals impacted by violence, and those who use violence. We prioritize amplifying the voices of those affected by violence and offer solution-focused strategies and interventions that promote healing, resilience, trust, safety, and transparency. Through these efforts, we aim to foster healthy relationships, homes, and communities.

What to Expect?
This conference is designed to provide a focused and collaborative learning experience for professionals working in domestic violence response. Through expert-led discussions, we will explore critical topics at the intersection of safety, ethics, and prevention, ensuring that advocacy remains survivor-centered and trauma-informed.

Attendees can expect:

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration – Engage with experts from various fields, including mental health, legal advocacy, social work, and policy development, to explore integrated approaches to risk assessment and safety planning.

• CEU-Eligible Training – Fulfill required continuing education credits with sessions tailored to the unique challenges of working in domestic violence response. (Ethics and Suicide Prevention credits and sessions are available only during the March Symposium) 

• Trauma-Informed Strategies – Learn how to apply SAMHSA’s trauma-informed principles in real-world scenarios, emphasizing healing, resilience, and trust-building with those impacted by violence.

• Practical Policy Guidance – Gain insights into compliance with state and federal policies, including DHHS requirements and best practices for documentation, reporting, and ethical decision-making.

• Engaging Discussions – Participate in interactive sessions that encourage problem-solving, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration across disciplines.

Please have a look at the 'Schedule tab' for more details on the day's topics.

CEUs?
Social work CEUs are available for 12 credits this September, providing an excellent opportunity for professional development and continuing education. 

Cost:
Tickets: 

• Early bird: $130 

• Late bird: $160

We look forward to your presence at the Domestic Violence Solutions Conference as we work together to build trust, safety, and healthy relationships within our communities. 

NOTE: ASL Interpretation will be available for all conference sessions. During the registration, please use the designated section to request any accessibility services you may need.

This conference will be a virtual event held on Zoom.