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Domestic Violence Conference

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32nd Annual Domestic Violence Conference
Constellations of Community: Connecting a Network of Justice and Healing

October 17, 2025 | San Jose, CA 

Each year, our conference brings together professionals and community members to connect, collaborate, and share ideas for responding to and preventing domestic violence. This event offers the opportunity to exchange information and resources, foster personal and professional growth, and strengthen our collective ability to support and empower every survivor.

This year’s theme, “Constellations of Community,” will center our collective resilience and the relationships that sustain justice and healing. In these difficult times, we aim to uplift adaptive strategies, survivor-centered care, and bold visions for prevention.

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Call for Workshop Proposals 

Submission Deadline: July 7, 2025 
Workshop Length: 75 minutes 

The Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention is currently seeking workshop proposals for our 2025 Annual DV Conference. Each year, our conference brings together professionals and community members to connect, collaborate, and share ideas for responding to and preventing domestic violence. 

Theme: Constellations of Community: Connecting a Network of Justice and Healing 

This year’s conference theme, “Constellations of Community,” will focus on addressing domestic violence with intention and purpose in these difficult times. Proposals may also illuminate adaptive strategies in response to systemic and federal barriers, as well as approaches for sustaining care, trust, and prevention. Whether you focus on cultural competency, survivor-centered practices, legal advocacy, or community-driven healing, sharing your work can make a meaningful impact on our attendees.  

To Apply 

Please submit workshop proposals using the following link:  

Workshop proposals

Submission Deadline: July 7, 2025 at 11:59 pm PT 

You will be asked to provide: 

  • A workshop title, description, and learning objectives 
  • Presenter(s) contact info, bio, and CV/resume 

The following list includes suggested (but not limited to) workshop topics as they relate to the conference theme and intersections within the context of domestic violence: 

  • Collective resilience in political uncertainty 
  • Equity and social justice 
  • Healing through community 
  • Legal advocacy 
  • LGBTQIA+, migration, disability & racial justice 
  • Medical & public health approaches to GBV 
  • Prevention, intervention & advocacy 
  • Youth, families & cycles of violence 

Proposal Evaluation Process 

Our conference planning committee members will review proposals based on these criteria: 

  • Relevance to the conference theme and objectives. 
  • Originality and timeliness in addressing current issues/trends. 
  • Advances knowledge and best practices in the field. 
  • Whether training on the same/similar topics has recently been offered to our intended conference audience. 
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Questions?  

Please email us at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!