Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma

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 o

f 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!

Talk therapy is powerful — but for many people with complex trauma, the body also needs safety.Body-based approaches hel...
05/04/2026

Talk therapy is powerful — but for many people with complex trauma, the body also needs safety.

Body-based approaches help calm an overactive stress response, build regulation skills, and reconnect with sensation in a tolerable way.

Healing doesn’t mean “getting over it.” It often means gently teaching the body that it’s safe to stand down.

Many trauma survivors experience chronic pain, numbness, dizziness, or other symptoms that medical tests can’t fully exp...
04/27/2026

Many trauma survivors experience chronic pain, numbness, dizziness, or other symptoms that medical tests can’t fully explain.

Research links complex trauma and dissociation to somatic and neurological symptoms. Your body isn’t being dramatic — it’s expressing what once couldn’t be safely spoken.

Validation and trauma-informed care matter.

Cohort 10 of the Stop the Silence® Post-Graduate Certificate in Child Trauma & Protection starts in May—and we only have...
04/24/2026

Cohort 10 of the Stop the Silence® Post-Graduate Certificate in Child Trauma & Protection starts in May—and we only have 4 spaces left!

If you work with or for children and want to deepen your expertise in child trauma and protection, now is the time to reach out. We need to hear from interested applicants by April 30.

Link to learn more in comments!

Join us for our first HYBRID Summit! Experience the San Diego Hybrid Summit without the need to travel. Our hybrid forma...
04/21/2026

Join us for our first HYBRID Summit! Experience the San Diego Hybrid Summit without the need to travel. Our hybrid format gives you access to powerful content and conversations, right from your home or office. Registration opening soon!

Learn more about the San Diego Hybrid Summit–link in comments!

Long-term or repeated trauma — especially in childhood — doesn’t just affect emotions.It can increase risk for heart dis...
04/20/2026

Long-term or repeated trauma — especially in childhood — doesn’t just affect emotions.

It can increase risk for heart disease, chronic pain, immune issues, and metabolic conditions through something called allostatic load — the wear and tear on the body when stress systems stay activated too long.

If your body feels older or more exhausted than your age, it may be a trauma response — not a personal failure.

This Crime Victims' Rights Week, we honor the strength of survivors and the communities that support them. IVAT continue...
04/20/2026

This Crime Victims' Rights Week, we honor the strength of survivors and the communities that support them. IVAT continues to link research, practice, policy and advocate to promote violence-free living for all. We stand with survivors this week and always.

Join Ami C. Carpenter, founding member of the San Diego Human Trafficking and CSEC Advisory Council, for this Lunch & Le...
04/17/2026

Join Ami C. Carpenter, founding member of the San Diego Human Trafficking and CSEC Advisory Council, for this Lunch & Learn webinar!

With a focus on domestic minor s*x trafficking (DMST), this webinar will describe how young people enter the world of human trafficking, and how to use trauma-informed care to help them exit. This training centers narratives from traffickers and survivors, and debunks common myths.

🗓️ April 22, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM–1:00 PM Pacific Time
📍 Zoom

💡 This webinar is approved for 1 continuing education credit: APA, ASWB, NBCC

Register today–link in comments!

Each year, the Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) seeks to honor and recognize individuals who have made sig...
04/16/2026

Each year, the Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) seeks to honor and recognize individuals who have made significant contributions in their field by addressing violence, abuse, and trauma.

We welcome you to submit your nominations of individuals you believe deserve to be recognized for their work.

⏳ Nomination Deadline: Monday, May 4, 2026
🏆 Awards Presentation: September 24–26, 2026, throughout the Summit

Learn more about our awards and submit your nominations–link in the comments.

As we look back at the roots of the history of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we honor the milestones of the movement t...
04/15/2026

As we look back at the roots of the history of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we honor the milestones of the movement to end s*xual assault, abuse, and harassment. Survivors’ voices have always been and remain the foundation of this movement. Past, present, and future, listening to survivors and respecting their diverse experiences is essential.

Submit your poster presentation today!The San Diego Hybrid Summit Poster Flash Talks provide attendees with an opportuni...
04/14/2026

Submit your poster presentation today!

The San Diego Hybrid Summit Poster Flash Talks provide attendees with an opportunity to discuss new research, programs, and other current issues with presenters who have created visual poster displays.

⏳ Poster Submission Deadline: Thursday, May 7, 2026

🎤 Poster Flash Talks: Friday, September 25, 2026 | 4:30pm–5:30pm

🗣️ Networking Reception: Friday, September 25, 2026 | 5:45pm–6:45pm

📍 Location: Hyatt Regency La Jolla, San Diego, CA *presenters required on-site

Learn more and submit your poster–link in comments!

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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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