• New Service Provider Training – Frankenmuth

    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 […]

  • Collaborating with State & Federal Partners Training

    This training equips participants with the skills, strategies, and frameworks necessary for building effective collaborations with federal and state agencies. Participants will explore how to navigate systems, align goals across agencies, foster mutual accountability, and create sustainable partnerships that advance shared missions. This training will take place on Monday, June 8 from 9 AM – 5 PM […]

  • Workplace Wellness, Community Care & Work Life Balance

    This training will move beyond individual ideals for self-care and move into discussions on creating a culture of care for employees from supporting each other, to policies and procedures that allow for flexibility, wellness, and work-life balance.   This training will take place on Friday, June 12 from 9 AM – 5 PM at the MCEDSV Conference […]

  • Recognizing & Responding to Violence in the Perinatal Period: A 4-Hour Workshop for Doulas and Perinatal Professionals

    Training Description   Pregnancy and the postpartum period can increase vulnerability for individuals experiencing domestic and sexual violence. Doulas are uniquely positioned to recognize early indicators of harm, provide trauma-informed, survivor-centered support, and connect clients with appropriate resources, yet many receive limited formal training in this area. This interactive, case-based 4-hour workshop is designed for […]

  • Monthly Facilitator’s Dialogue: Building Stronger Trainings Together

    A statewide meeting designed for anyone who facilitates training on domestic violence, sexual violence, or human trafficking. Connect across organizations and audiences to share lessons learned, develop stronger trainings, further your facilitation skills, and sustain each other in this work. Every month we will explore a theme to guide conversation and strengthen our skills. This space […]

  • Meaningful Language Access in Your Organization

    In this final session of the three-part webinar series, we shift from ideas to action. Building on the framework introduced in parts one and two, participants will actively apply key concepts to their own organization’s language access policies and procedures. Whether you have a fully developed language access plan, a few elements in place, or […]

  • Sheltering with an Empowerment & Social Justice Lens

    Providing shelter services for people fleeing safety from abusive environments has been a cornerstone of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking service providers. Whole providing this critical service, we may find ourselves in conflict with the people we serve due to our own rules. This training is designed to reduce conflict and create the […]

  • New Service Provider Training – Kalamazoo

    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 […]

  • MCEDSV Annual Conference – Centering Justice Amid Injustice

    ENGAGE. INSPIRE. EMPOWER.You're invite to Michigan's premier educational gathering for professionals serving survivors and working together to strengthen communities and systems. This conference is open to all advocates and allied professionals whose work is centered in justice for survivors - including economic justice, social justice, racial justice, birthing justice and more. This 3-day event will include […]

  • Monthly Facilitator’s Dialogue: Building Stronger Trainings Together

    A statewide meeting designed for anyone who facilitates training on domestic violence, sexual violence, or human trafficking. Connect across organizations and audiences to share lessons learned, develop stronger trainings, further your facilitation skills, and sustain each other in this work. Every month we will explore a theme to guide conversation and strengthen our skills. This space […]