Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission on Sexual & Domestic Violence

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2024 Annual Meeting
May
23
8:30 AM08:30

2024 Annual Meeting

  • Whatcom Community College - Learning Commons Room 160 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please Register Below

At this year’s Annual Meeting we will use a public health lens to:

  • Develop a collective understanding of holistic and effective responses to, and prevention of sexual and domestic violence;

  • Increase ways that domestic and sexual violence are addressed alongside other community health issues; and

  • Provide guidance for the S/DV Commission to ensure we are leading projects in multiple areas

You will learn about the goals of public health and how that lens can be used to address social issues, particularly sexual and domestic violence. You will gain or deepen your understanding of the social determinants of health, and have an opportunity to collaborate with other community leaders to identify risk and protective factors in our community.

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Nov
15
8:30 AM08:30

Effective & Trauma-Informed Prosecution of Sexual Violence

  • Brigid Collins Family Support Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

AEquitas Attorney Advisors, Patricia D. Powers and Dalia Racine, will present a full-day training to equip prosecutors with skills and strategies to meet the justice needs of adult and adolescent victim/survivors of sexual assault through trauma-informed practices and the use of jury selection and expert testimony. Open to prosecutors, prosecution-based advocates, and prosecution-based personnel.

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Oct
5
to Dec 14

Domestic Violence Intervention Treatment Training

REGISTRATION CLOSED

DV Offender Intervention Training
DV Offender Intervention Training
$300.00

Participants are required to:

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field; or have equivalent experience.

  • Have completed 30 hours of domestic violence victim services training.

  • Consult WAC 388-60B for the full list of requirements that must be fulfilled to be a certified DV Offender Intervention provider in Washington State.

Trainers:

  • Andrea Cary-Grant (Relationship Resources)

  • Amie Roberts (WA State DSHS)

Dates/Times:

All sessions will be held from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

At Brigid Collins (1231 N. Garden Street):

  • October 5

At DVSAS (1407 Commercial Street):

  • November 2

  • November 16

  • December 7

  • December 14

Refreshments:

  • Coffee, tea, water, and light snacks provided

  • Participants will get lunch on their own

For more information contact:

Susan Marks, Director of the Commission on Sexual & Domestic Violence

360-312-5700 ext. 1242 | smarks@dvcommission.org

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Sep
26
2:30 AM02:30

Restorative Justice Learning Series

To register email: smarks@dvcommission.org

A series of six 2-hour learning sessions conducted every 2 months over the course of a year. Participants should plan to attend all sessions of the learning series. The initial session will be at the annual meeting of the Commission on Sexual & Domestic Violence; the schedule of other sessions is to be determined (the learning series will resume in September after a brief hiatus for the summer). Refreshments will be provided at all learning sessions.

The initial session will be at the annual meeting of the Commission on Sexual & Domestic Violence. The following dates are tentatively scheduled for the learning series. All sessions after the Annual Commission Meeting are scheduled from 2:30 - 4:30 pm.

  • Thurs, May 23

  • Thurs, September 26

  • Thurs, November 21

  • Thurs, January 30

  • Thurs, March 19

  • Thurs, May 21

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Apr
26
9:00 AM09:00

School Counselor Training: Early Years

Training by Barri Rosenbluth and Barbara Ball, authors of "Expect Respect" curriculum, for school counselors in Whatcom County. Learn how to prevent teen dating violence and promote safe and healthy relationships among youth. The first day, April 25th, will be tailored towards counselors working with middle and high school students. The second day, April 26th, will address working with youth in their early years. Food and coffee will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Liz Stuart, Project Manager, at lstuart@dvcommission.org or 360.671-5714 ext.1243.

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Apr
25
9:00 AM09:00

School Counselor Training: Middle & High School

Training by Barri Rosenbluth and Barbara Ball, authors of "Expect Respect" curriculum, for school counselors in Whatcom County. Learn how to prevent teen dating violence and promote safe and healthy relationships among youth. The first day, April 25th, will be tailored towards counselors working with middle and high school students. The second day, April 26th, will address working with youth in their early years. Food and coffee will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Liz Stuart, Project Manager, at lstuart@dvcommission.org or 360.671-5714 ext.1243.

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