August 2025

NEWS & UPDATES

Volume 23 | Issue 8

Back to School with Healthy Conversations

As the school year kicks off, NYSCADV is here to help parents, educators, and caregivers start meaningful conversations about healthy relationships. Our Because We’re Dads campaign offers toolkits, webinars, and conversation starters to support young people during life’s transitions—at home and in the classroom.

🗣️ Explore resources that champion respect, consent, and nonviolence in every interaction.

👉 Read more and access the toolkit

Mark Your Calendars: 2025 DV Counts Survey

On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, NNEDV will conduct its 20th annual Domestic Violence Counts Survey, capturing a 24-hour snapshot of adults and children seeking domestic violence services nationwide. Programs will have until Friday, October 24, 2025, to submit their responses.

Survey link and materials will be available starting Thursday, September 11.

Live webinars will be held on Tuesday, August 12, at 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM EDT to review survey instructions and answer questions.

For materials or webinar access, email DVCounts@NNEDV.org.

👉 Learn More About DV Counts

Upcoming NYSCADV Events

Join us on September 18, 2025, at the Century House in Latham, NY, for an engaging event where you'll connect with domestic violence program directors, leaders, and peers to address shared challenges and successes. Delve into critical issues such as staff retention, funding advocacy, sustainability, and strategies for thriving in our ever-changing environment. Our event features insightful conversations and dynamic panel discussions.

Learn More and Register Here.

Scholarships Available for NYSCADV Program Members!

Join NYSCADV, Survivors Justice Project, and the UB School of Law’s Criminal Justice Advocacy Clinic for a special screening of Beyond Survival, a powerful documentary about the fight for sentencing justice through the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act (DVSJA).

Following the film, hear from advocates, lawmakers, and directly impacted survivors during a compelling panel and reception.

Thursday, October 16 from 6:00–7:00 PM (Film) | 7:00–8:30 PM (Panel & Reception)
The Screening Room, Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo
Free parking after 3 PM (Slee & Baird Lots)
Free registration – seating is limited!

👉 [Sign up now]

SAVE THE DATE!

Join us on November 17–18, 2025, at the Rivers Resort & Casino Event Center in Schenectady, NY, as we celebrate more than two decades of dedication, innovation, and resilience in primary prevention.

This Summit convenes national, state, and local leaders to share expertise and explore cutting-edge strategies to prevent intimate partner and sexual violence. Connect with thought leaders from across the country and New York State for two days of inspiration, learning, and collaboration.

Registration and additional details coming soon!

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