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The Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) is an international resource and training center at Alliant International University.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals on local, national and international levels by sharing & disseminating vital information, improving collaborations & networking, conducting research & trainings, assisting with direct professional services, program evaluation, & consulting to promote violence-free living.
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Our Thanks to All Who Participated in the 17th International Conference on Violence, Abuse & Trauma.

It is my great pleasure to share that we had over 1300 people in attendance for the National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence Across the Lifespan (NPEIV) Think Tank and 4th Annual Summit, Affiliated Trainings and 17th International Conference and Post Conference sessions this year!!

We deeply appreciate the support and assistance we received from our co-sponsors, collaborators and planning committee members! If you are interested in getting involved to help plan the 18th International Conference, please contact Teresa at tlass@alliant.edu.

A special thank you to all the attendees who work with members of the military and their families who traveled to join us. We would also like to thank the representatives from numerous branches of the Federal Government who were involved.

If you would like to participate in the debrief meetings for our planning committee, please contact scapuano@alliant.edu. There will be meetings in Los Angeles on Oct. 4 and San Diego on Oct. 5 from 11-2pm PST. All meetings have a toll-free conference call in option.

If you would like to learn more about the National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence Across the Lifespan, please visit www.npeiv.org or contact Amber at ivatnpeiv@alliant.edu.

Thank you for doing your part to help us end the violence and we hope to see you next year! The 18th International Conference will take place Sept. 8-11, 2013 at the Town & Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA.

Sincerely,
Sandi Capuano Morrison, MA
Interim Executive Director/COO of IVAT
Co-Chair of the International Conference

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INFORMATION COMING SOON!

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The Stop Abuse Campaign is a 501(c)3 business missioned to stop abuse and alleviate the suffering of those involved. Working in Partnership with the National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence across the Lifespan (npeiv.org) the Campaign will stop abuse in America by 2036 by breaking the cycle of violence.

We will break the cycle of violence by:

  • Recruiting America to the cause.
  • Educating all adults on how to create safety plans for themselves and those they love.
  • Providing easy access to effective mental health treatment to all survivors.
  • Ensuring that a competent infrastructure exists to allow for the reporting of and effective handling of all cases of abuse.
We are the first generation to have both the science and the technology to stop abuse.
So we have a choice, we can stop abuse or condemn our children to another generation
of suffering. Each one of us has a role to play and it starts with you.
Click Here to become an AbuseStopper
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Web Site Supports Pediatricians’ Efforts To Assist Children Exposed to Violence
The American Academy of Pediatrics, supported by a grant from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), has launched a new Web site that provides pediatricians the resources they need to modify the operations of their practice to identify, treat, and refer children who have been victims of or witnesses to violence.

Resources: (click below)
- AAP children exposed website
- Defending Childhood Initiative.
- OJJDP publications- children's exposure to violence.
- Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Read the Presidential Proclamation>> See Details
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Child Maltreatment: Perspectives & Techniques for Child Advocacy Workshop

This workshop is the introductory course for the child advocacy studies certification. >>See Details
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Press Release - NPEIV and Stop Abuse Campaign Declare Campaign to End Abuse in 25 Years
>>See Details
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WASHINGTON, D.C.  – 

U.S. Senator Kay R. Hagan (NC) introduced the Violence Against Women Health Initiative to raise awareness of domestic violence for health care providers allowing them to better assess and treat survivors of domestic violence.  >> See Details
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The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) PUBLISHES REPORT ON CASE JESSICA LENAHAN OF THE UNITED STATES >>See Details
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Bullet We focus on prevention of violence, abuse, & trauma, and helping survivors. We work with publishers including APA, Guilford, Taylor & Francis, WW. Norton, Wiley, and Sage Publications to provide an excellent selection of books and educational resources at discounted rates of 5-30% off suggested retail prices.

>www.ivatbookstore.org
>Mailing list
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ATTENTION ALLIANT STUDENTS: CLASS BOOKS AVAILABLE AT AN ADDITIONAL 20% DISCOUNT

  www.ivatbookstore.org
Use Discount code alliant2011a
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Bullet Professional Services evaluation and counseling. More Information & FAQ's
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IVAT provides local assessment & therapeutic services on a sliding fee scale.

For more information please call (858)-527-1860 x 4560 or email forensics@alliant.edu.
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at Alliant International University Presents the

Infant-Preschooler Mental Health Certificates Program
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Bullet The Pro Bono Program at Legal Aid Society of San Diego presents:

Break the Silence- Stop the Violence, an informational video on obtaining a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in San Diego County.
Watch the Video

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