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AVA Annual Meeting – June 4, 2026 – 2:00 pm EST
Dear all, We are excited to invite you to our Annual Meeting, scheduled on Thursday, June 4 2026, 2:00pm – 3:30pm (ET). This gathering will be a time for reflection, celebration, and envisioning our path forward. Registration is required! Register in advance for the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2ZPC2pr3RA2g4LNOt4VXUg. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about […]
2026 National Denim Day
Dear Colleagues, Today, AVA joins communities across the country in recognizing Denim Day, a powerful reminder of the importance of standing in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence and challenging harmful myths around consent. Your leadership is critical for advancing efforts to prevent sexual violence and support victim-centered responses. Denim Day offers an opportunity to […]
Save the Date – AVA’s Annual Meeting – June 2026
Hello everyone, Please see the attached Save the Date for AVA’s upcoming Virtual Annual Meeting. We hope you will join us as we provide organizational updates, celebrate accomplishments from the past year, and share priorities for the year ahead. Current members and non-members are welcome to attend. Additional details, including the agenda and registration link, will be shared in the […]
AVA Monthly Connect Call – Thursday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00 EST
Hello all, Our next Monthly Connect Call is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, at 2:00pm (ET). Please register in advance using the link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hmeS02JYSaG0wSOOx823ug After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the meeting. We look forward to another engaging and insightful conversation! Have a wonderful day and […]
SAVE the DATE – AVA Connect Calls for March, April and May
AVA Connect Call- March April May 2026
New! – AVA’s Peer Mentoring and Support Program
Hello all, We are thrilled to officially launch AVA’s Peer Mentoring and Support Program! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, learn, and grow through mentorship. Below is the link to access the Mentor & Mentee Application: https://forms.gle/4Hut5xdUq2QCL3877 Attached, you will also find the following materials: Program Overview PowerPoint from the launch meeting held on December 17, 2025 […]
2026 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week – Funding Opportunity
2026 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Community Awareness Projects Funding Opportunity The National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA), in cooperation with the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), is seeking proposals for innovative and collaborative approaches to promoting community‐wide public awareness of the rights and available services for victims of all types of crimes during National Crime […]
AVA Connect Joint Calls with Caminar Latino
In response to ongoing requests and conversations about meaningful Tribal engagements, AVA is excited to collaborate with Caminar Latino to co-host this two-part series during our scheduled monthly Connect Calls in January and February 2026. The sessions will be facilitated by Vicky Ybanez, Executive Director of Red Wind Consulting. This series will focus on strengthening Tribal engagement and supporting Urban Native […]
AVA Connect Call – Thursday, December 18, 2:00 pm EST
Hello all, Our next AVA Monthly Connect Call is scheduled for Thursday, December 18, at 2:00pm (ET). Please note that registration is required. Register in advance using the link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4m3knyscR9233SR4F2A1pQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting. We hope you will join us for another insightful and supportive conversation. Have a […]
Peer Support and Mentoring Program – December 27, 2025
Hello everyone, AVA is excited to invite you to our Peer Support and Mentoring Program Launch Event on December 17, 2025, from 1:00 pm – 2:30pm (ET). We shared our vision and an outline of the program at the in-person Peer-to-Peer meeting in October, and now we are excited to roll it out to everyone. During this informational […]