Events

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 1 IN PERSON attendance at our . email preventionstaff@mcedsv.org with any questions.

Session A: Planting Seeds of Prevention: The Power of Early Childhood Education -- MCEDSVDescription: This interactive workshop will engage participants in a conversation around access to childcare and early education as an evidence-based strategy for the primary prevention of domestic violence. Access to affordable, high quality early education and childcare to increase family financial security […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]