Events

Session B: Elevating Youth Voice: Leadership and Impact in the MVP Youth Advisory Council – Alysa Mozak & Osmar Castro, Patricia A. Tomson Center for Violence Prevention, University of Northern Iowa Description: Young people are not just participants in violence prevention efforts—they are powerful agents of change. This session explores how the Mentors in Violence Prevention […]

Join us for a free hybrid conference focused on youth engagement and preventing violence highlighting how communities work together to create safer, more connected spaces. Register for this session to opt in for Day 2 IN PERSON attendance at our Training Center in Okemos, Michigan. email preventionstaff@mcedsv.org with any questions.

Session C: Connection & Optional Networking Space with MCEDSVDescription:Join us for a relaxed, informal space designed to foster meaningful connection and community. This optional networking session is a chance to build relationships, share ideas, and strengthen partnerships.   

Session D: Low-Cost, Community-Led Strategies for Strengthening Families and Preventing Violence with Jeanelle L. Artherhults, Hands of HopeDescription: Low cost doesn't mean low impact. Jeanelle will share about two projects, a Game Night Event and a New Child Stipend Policy, that were implemented through the DELTA Ahead grant in Grant County, Indiana. These projects focused […]

New Service Provider Training office hours is a space for those currently completing New Service Provider Training. Whether you are completing the virtual sessions or have already attended in-person training, this is a space for you to connect with MCEDSV staff to talk through any questions you may have.   New Service Provider Training office hours occur […]

Session E: Engaging Men and Boys in Ohio - Engaging Unique Populations – Glenn A. Harris, Ohio Domestic Violence NetworkDescription: A gender-based violence prevention campaign geared towards creating and supporting communities with the purpose of the ‘Know Better. Do Better. Be Better.’ Campaign and The New Playbook is to enhance the quality of life on campus […]

This training is designed to strengthen participants’ ability to center survivors in all aspects of service delivery. Participants will explore empowerment-based strategies that center autonomy and enhance safety. Attendees will leave with practical tools and actionable approaches they can use in their daily work. This training will take place on Monday, April 13 from 9 AM […]

New Service Provider Training is a hybrid training with two phases. Participants must complete phase one's virtual sessions to participate in phase two's in-person sessions. In phase one, you will work independently and at your own pace in 10 virtual lessons hosted by the Michigan Victim Advocacy Network (MiVAN). MiVAN will provide training certificates for […]

New Service Provider Training is a hybrid training with two phases. Participants must complete phase one's virtual sessions to participate in phase two's in-person sessions. In phase one, you will work independently and at your own pace in 10 virtual lessons hosted by the Michigan Victim Advocacy Network (MiVAN). MiVAN will provide training certificates for […]

Join the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCEDSV) for Survivor Services Day at the Capitol on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in the Mackinac Room of the Anderson House Office Building (124 N Capitol Ave Lansing, MI 48933). This annual event brings together advocates, nonprofit partners, policymakers, and community leaders to elevate the voices of […]