Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma

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Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma Our vision is a world free from violence, abuse and trauma. IVAT's Vision is a world free from violence, abuse, and trauma.

The Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) strives to be a comprehensive resource, training and research center dealing with all aspects of violence, abuse and trauma. Through a focus on collaborations with various partnering organizations, IVAT desires to bridge gaps and help improve current systems of care on a local, national, and global level. IVAT'S Mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals on local, national and international levels by sharing and disseminating vital information, improving collaborations and networking, conducting research and trainings, assisting with direct professional services, program evaluation, and consulting to promote violence-free living. To support and help raise donations, you can start a Facebook Fundraiser and find us as Family Violence and Sexual Assault Institute!

Time for IVAT's monthly Collaborator Corner! Our official Collaborators can send us information (resources, upcoming eve...
11/02/2026

Time for IVAT's monthly Collaborator Corner! Our official Collaborators can send us information (resources, upcoming events, flyers, webinar links, etc.) that they'd like IVAT to share. In return, we will ask that Collaborators share IVAT's information. Thank you for your collaboration! Please note that the times in this post are listed in PT.

Día de los Mu***os is a gentle reminder that love is stronger than death. IVAT wishes everyone a peaceful and meaningful...
11/01/2026

Día de los Mu***os is a gentle reminder that love is stronger than death. IVAT wishes everyone a peaceful and meaningful holiday surrounded by loved ones🕯️🧡

Día de los Mu***os nos recuerda, que el amor es más Fuerte que la muerte. Y que nuestros seres queridos están con nosotros, siempre en nuestros corazones 🕯️🧡

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IVAT wishes everyone a fun, festive, and safe Halloween! Whether you're trick-or-treating, handing out candy, or celebra...
10/30/2026

IVAT wishes everyone a fun, festive, and safe Halloween! Whether you're trick-or-treating, handing out candy, or celebrating with friends, lets keep an eye out for each other. Have a spooktacular time, everyone! 🎃👻

Last month, folks from all over the world attended   virtually! We want to take a moment to thank all our virtual attend...
10/28/2026

Last month, folks from all over the world attended virtually! We want to take a moment to thank all our virtual attendees for helping us make our first hybrid Summit a success!

Today, we honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Dolores Huerta. As co-founder of the United Farm Workers, Dolores d...
10/28/2026

Today, we honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Dolores Huerta. As co-founder of the United Farm Workers, Dolores dedicated her life to fighting tirelessly for fair wages, safe conditions, and the basic civil rights of farmworkers. She also fought for women's rights, immigrant rights, voting rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and later established the Dolores Huerta Foundation to train grassroots organizers. Learn more at doloreshuerta.org/dolores-huerta/

Her courage extended beyond her decades of organizing and advocacy. By speaking publicly about her own experiences of sexual abuse, Dolores helped break the silence surrounding sexual violence and reminded us that no individual, regardless of their influence or legacy, should be beyond accountability. Her willingness to share her story was another powerful act of advocacy for survivors and a reminder that justice requires us all to confront difficult truths.

The November 3rd General Election is almost here. Government policies directly impact issues affecting survivors, partic...
10/27/2026

The November 3rd General Election is almost here. Government policies directly impact issues affecting survivors, particularly regarding their safety and the services available to them. IVAT urges those eligible to vote to participate in the General Election. Your voice matters.

General Voting Resources: https://www.nass.org/can-I-vote?emci=d29fe09f-f0cb-f111-bf5b-00224829f869&emdi=653ecd27-74cd-f111-bf5b-00224829f869&ceid=2955079

How to Make a Voting Safety Plan: https://www.thehotline.org/resources/how-domestic-violence-survivors-can-vote-safely/?emci=d29fe09f-f0cb-f111-bf5b-00224829f869&emdi=653ecd27-74cd-f111-bf5b-00224829f869&ceid=2955079

Issue 3 of R2P’s Evidence Exchange is out now and it’s free to read.This issue explores image-based abuse of children an...
10/26/2026

Issue 3 of R2P’s Evidence Exchange is out now and it’s free to read.

This issue explores image-based abuse of children and adolescents, from how teens respond to coercive requests for sexual images to how front-line service providers can support them. Inside you’ll find a Q&A with Michael Seto, PhD, a recent court ruling on AI-generated images, a look at why youth don’t disclose image-based abuse, and resources for getting an image removed.

Read Issue 3 and subscribe for free at https://ivatcenters.org/r2p

Get ready! Our Call for Posters will be opening soon for the 24th Hawaiʻi International Summit. Sign up for email alerts...
10/22/2026

Get ready! Our Call for Posters will be opening soon for the 24th Hawaiʻi International Summit. Sign up for email alerts so you're notified as soon as it opens!

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a vital reminder that we never truly know what someone else might be goin...
10/21/2026

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a vital reminder that we never truly know what someone else might be going through beneath the surface. A little empathy, patience, and kindness can make all the difference.

Speak up when you see someone being targeted or excluded. Check in on friends, classmates, or colleagues who seem quiet or isolated. Be an ally and make it clear that bullying has no place in our communities.

Shout out to all our in-person and virtual exhibitors who came to   last month! Miss your chance to be an exhibitor?   i...
10/21/2026

Shout out to all our in-person and virtual exhibitors who came to last month! Miss your chance to be an exhibitor? is coming up in April 2027.

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11526 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite A-2
San Diego, CA
92121

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Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

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