February 2025

NEWS & UPDATES

Volume 23 | Issue 2

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness

and Prevention Month

This February marks the 15th anniversary of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAM), a national effort to raise awareness about an issue impacting 1 in 3 teens. TDVAM focuses on primary prevention, empowering teens to build healthy, respectful relationships while promoting education, advocacy, and open dialogue.

Join us this month as we work together to stop dating violence before it starts. By fostering respect, communication, and consent, we can create a future where every teen thrives in safe and nurturing relationships.

Learn more and get involved!

Upcoming NYSCADV Events

2025 Advocacy Day

NYSCADV invites you to join us at the NYS Capitol for the 2025 Advocacy Day on Monday, February 24.

It’s critical that we advocate for initiatives that will truly help DV survivors and their families, without causing unintended consequences. This year’s in-person activities present the perfect opportunity to meet with legislators to communicate our NYS budget priorities, the high demand for DV services across the state, and the challenges in recruiting and retaining staff.

All DV program advocates, survivors and friends from allied organizations are invited to participate.

Check out our Policy Updates page for more information.

NYSCADV Annual Membership Meeting Monday, March 10 in Saratoga Springs, NY

Join us on Monday, March 10, 2025, in Saratoga Springs, NY, for an informative, challenging, thought-provoking, and inspirational day. Domestic violence advocates' leadership is at the foundation of the work to end domestic violence. Leadership takes many forms for advocates, and their work is broad and evolving. There is much we can learn from the lessons advocates share, and equally important are the opportunities to apply this knowledge to our shared work to bring about positive social change

Registration Fees:

NYSCADV 2025 Members Program Staff: $25.00

Non-Member Program Staff: $50.00

General Public: $75.00

Scholarships Available!

NYSCADV Economic Empowerment Summit May 28-29 in Queensbury, NY

Join us May 28 and 29, 2025, in Queensbury, NY, for our second annual Economic Empowerment Summit, where we explore economic justice as a tool for survivors to rebuild independence and financial security after abuse. The summit will focus on providing advocates with skills and tools to equip survivors with tools for economic independence, workforce development and the complex interplay between financial and mental well-being.

Be part of this impactful event and help shape the future of violence prevention.

Registration Fees:

Early Bird Registration: $75.00 (ends April 1, 2025.)

Regular Registration $125.00

Scholarships Available!