Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma

08/19/2025

🌟 Day 1 at the IVAT 30th San Diego Summit: A Powerful Start! 🌟

The first day of the 30th IVAT Summit set the tone for an inspiring week of learning, connection, and collaboration.

🔹 Opening Plenary – Kris Pedretti
We were deeply moved by Kris Pedretti, survivor and founder of Phyllis’s Garden, who shared her courageous journey of post-traumatic growth after surviving an attack by the Golden State Killer. Her powerful testimony highlighted resilience, advocacy, and the healing strength of community.

🔹 Pioneer Plenary Panel
Leaders in the field, including Viola Vaughan-Eden, Jacquelyn W. White, Jacquelyn Campbell, Oliver Williams, and Sherry Hamby, joined Moderator Bob Geffner to reflect on 40 years of progress in addressing interpersonal violence and abuse—and where we must go next. Their discussion emphasized innovation, collaboration, and the importance of amplifying survivor voices in shaping the future.

Throughout the day, attendees engaged in workshops, keynote panels, and networking opportunities, fostering meaningful dialogue and building momentum for the week ahead.

✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us today—your passion and dedication fuel this movement. Here’s to continuing the important work as the Summit unfolds!

08/18/2025

📍 We’re in San Diego!

Magellan Federal is proud to exhibit at the 30th Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) Across the Lifespan Summit. Tracy Felton will be here the whole week, connecting with changemakers dedicated to prevention, intervention, and resilience.

Stop by our booth to learn how we support trauma-informed care across federal programs. 💬 Learn more: https://mfed.info/IVAT2025.

08/18/2025

✨ The IVAT 30th San Diego Summit is officially underway! ✨

We’re kicking off a powerful week of learning, connection, and collaboration with experts and advocates dedicated to building safer, healthier communities. 💙

Here’s to 30 years of advancing knowledge, sharing solutions, and creating impact together.

08/14/2025

The countdown is on—just 4 days until the 30th San Diego International Summit on Violence, Abuse & Trauma Across the Lifespan begins!

💡 Advanced Registration Rates available through August 15.
📍 On-site Registration starts August 16.

Don’t miss this transformative gathering of experts, advocates, and change-makers.
👉 Register today and join us in shaping a safer future. https://web.cvent.com/event/8e5e3413-6fbc-4e04-a88e-c94b7db844d3/summary

08/13/2025

Can you believe it? The 30th San Diego International Summit on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma Across the Lifespan kicks off in just 5 days with Affiliated Training offerings on August 17th!

Have you registered yet?
Secure Advanced Registration Rates until August 15th. Planning to register on-site?
No problem! On-site registration rates begin August 16th.

Register now! https://lnkd.in/gpqcfRHa

08/11/2025

🌍 30 Years of Impact. One Powerful Event.
The 30th Annual San Diego International Summit is almost here — and you don’t want to miss it!

Join global leaders, professionals, advocates, and survivors as we unite to end violence, promote mental health, and build resilience worldwide.

📅 August 18–21, 2025
📍 Town & Country Resort, San Diego

✨ Why Attend?

100+ sessions from leading experts

Networking with changemakers from around the globe

Action-driven discussions and collaborative solutions

🚨 Seats are filling fast!
Secure your spot now and be part of this historic milestone.

🔗 Register today before it’s too late: [Insert registration link]

08/06/2025

🌟 “IVAT offers more—more opportunity to learn, to connect, and to grow. It’s more thought-provoking and more competently organized than most conferences I’ve attended in nearly 50 years.”
— Attorney Richard Ducote

Join us at the 30th San Diego International Summit on Violence, Abuse & Trauma Across the Lifespan

📅 August 18-21, 2025
📍 San Diego, California | Town and Country Resort

Be part of a powerful community committed to prevention, healing, and change.

Register now: https://web.cvent.com/event/8e5e3413-6fbc-4e04-a88e-c94b7db844d3/summary

08/01/2025

A Note About the Future from the Founding President. Thank you Bob!

07/30/2025

🎉 Join us for the 30th San Diego International Summit!
Connect, learn, and take action with leaders in violence prevention and mental health. 🌍💬

📅 Don’t miss this milestone event — be part of the movement.

Register: https://web.cvent.com/event/8e5e3413-6fbc-4e04-a88e-c94b7db844d3/summary

07/28/2025

For the past 40 years, we at IVAT have done what we do best: fight back—through training, research, education, and unwavering, warrior-like empathy.

As critical protections are rolled back by the Trump administration, we stand in stark contrast. We will not be silenced.

Their attacks—like the abusers and predators we work to expose—only strengthen our resolve.

💥 Join us in the fight. Be part of the movement.
Register now for IVAT’s 30th Anniversary Summit in San Diego:
https://web.cvent.com/event/8e5e3413-6fbc-4e04-a88e-c94b7db844d3/summary

🗓️ Summit Dates:
Affiliated Training: August 17, 2025
Main Summit: August 18–21, 2025
📍 Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA

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We only lose when we stop.IVAT has spent the past 40 years doing what it does best: fighting back—through training, research, education, and warrior-like emp...

07/25/2025

L.C. Miccio-Fonseca, PhD, is a long-time colleague and friend of Dr. Bob Geffner, and has known him for years as a true visionary in the field.

As a leading expert in child sexual abuse and the creator of the groundbreaking MEGA risk assessment tool, Dr. Miccio-Fonseca continues to pave the way in research and clinical work with sexually abusive youth. Her contributions have shaped how we understand and support young people who offend—and how we prevent future harm.

She has always been a strong supporter of IVAT and especially the San Diego Summit, recognizing it as a critical space for professionals to connect, learn, and grow together.

Despite ongoing administrative budget cuts, Dr. Miccio-Fonseca remains hopeful that this will not slow IVAT down. She continues to advocate for the Summit and its mission, knowing how vital this work is to the safety and well-being of our communities.

30th San Diego International Summit on Violence, Abuse and Trauma Across the Lifespan
August 18 - 21, 2025 at the Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA
Affiliated Training August 17, 2025
Don’t miss out - Register now to join us for our 30th Summit in San Diego!

https://web.cvent.com/event/8e5e3413-6fbc-4e04-a88e-c94b7db844d3/summary