Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma

01/08/2026

🚨 Earn $20,000 to Chaminade University of Honolulu - Youth Arts Challenge Submissions Due by January 31st!

Open to Hawaiʻi residential youth, submit your artwork or poetry for a chance to win the grand prize of a $20,000 scholarship to Chaminade University of Honolulu! Most art mediums welcome, including drawings, paintings, digital art photography, sculptures, wood carvings, ceramics, and more.

🎨 Learn more and submit your artwork or poetry today: https://www.ivatcenters.org/hawaii-youth-arts-challenge

01/07/2026

Have you been keeping an eye on DSM-5 updates? Let us help! With recent expanded Z-code recognition, "moral injury" is gaining overdue attention.

This webinar explores what moral injury is (and isn't), why it's commonly misunderstood, and how understanding moral injury can lead to a stronger therapeutic alliance and diagnostic precision.

🗓️ Wednesday, February 4, 10:00am - 11:30am PT

🔗 Link to register in comments!

01/06/2026

💡 Critical Conversations for Collective Healing

The 23rd Hawaiʻi Summit keynote panels center the conversations our communities need most — rooted in culture, connection, and care.

📌 Keynote Panel - Session E01
Cultural and Neuropsychological Pathways to Healing and Post-Traumatic Growth

📌 Keynote Panel - Session E02
Improving Access: Addressing Barriers to Child and Family Services in Hawaiʻi

Registration link in comments!

01/02/2026

We’re kicking off the 23rd Hawaiʻi Summit with full-day Affiliated Training workshops! These sessions are perfect for anyone looking to earn 7 additional CE credits or for those who can’t attend the full Summit training. Start your experience early with focused, in-depth learning led by expert instructors.

👉 Register today: https://tinyurl.com/23HIreg

01/01/2026

January 1st marks more than a New Year - it also begins Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

As we step into a new year, we are recommitting to awareness, education, and action to help prevent human trafficking in our communities.

IVAT is hosting two Human Trafficking focused webinars designed to inform, equip, and empower individuals and organizations to make a difference.

🗓️ January 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm PT: Criminal or Victim? Understanding the Evolution of Domestic Minor S*x Trafficking and the Unjust Criminalization of Trafficked Youth

🗓️ January 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm PT: How Does Trafficking Happen and How to Respond? Grooming, Trauma Bonding, and Trauma-Informed Care

Let’s start 2026 by learning, engaging, and working together for human trafficking prevention. 👉 Register here: https://ivat.ce21.com/

12/29/2025

"The holiday season offers us a vital reminder: no matter where we are or the difficulties we face, the spirit of hope and togetherness remains vital. Leaders across the world emphasize that our greatest strength lies in our ability to come together with empathy, responsibility, and respect for one another."

Read the full article from the CIRCLE here:

The CIRCLE wishes you a joyful holiday and a Merry Christmas, with hope and action for our nation's future.

12/23/2025

🌺 Affiliated Training Tuesday!

Some of the toughest cases in family court involve allegations of child sexual abuse—this engaging, day-long institute helps you navigate them with clarity and confidence. Learn practical, evidence-based strategies alongside judges, attorneys, and mental health professionals using nationally recognized training from the National Judicial Education Program and ABA.

🗓️ Sunday, March 1st, 2026
⏱️ 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM HST
📍 Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu, HI

👉 Register today: https://tinyurl.com/23HIreg

12/23/2025

🌟 Register now for Early Bird Pricing🌟
Comprehensive Certification Course on Child & Adolescent Dissociation

Join us for a 10-month, 40-hour Comprehensive Certification Course on Child & Adolescent Dissociation — beginning January 12, 2026.
Led by internationally recognized experts Fran S. Waters, DCSW and Renée P. Marks, PhD.

📅 Course Schedule:
January–June 2026 & September–December 2026

✨ Early Bird Pricing Ends Soon!
Your last chance for savings is 12.28.25 — don’t miss the opportunity to secure your spot at the lowest rate.

For more information &/or to register for the course, please email Fran Waters with your resume/CV: franwatersusa@gmail.com

12/22/2025

You’ve probably seen that there have been some major issues as some of the Epstein Files have been released. Most notably, a survivor’s name not being redacted while it appears that many perpetrators names were redacted.

We understand that for young survivors this may be an especially difficult time to be online. We are here to support you in whatever way feels most comfortable for you. Talking with an advocate is always free, anonymous and confidential.
☎️ Text or Call: 888-606-4673
💬 Chat Online: bloom365.org

*BLOOM365's Helpline is available to young people ages 11-24.*

12/20/2025