Articles From : DVSolutions
Op-Ed: A Spotlight on Domestic Violence
With a trial centered on domestic violence in the headlines, the executive director of Domestic Violence Solutions reminds the community to shine a light on intimate partner abuse.
10th Annual Run for Love Generates Intimate Partner Violence Awareness and Strengthens Community
Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County thanks UCSB’s Sigma Alpha Zeta sorority for its valiant efforts in supporting domestic violence survivors in the community and beyond.
Domestic Violence Solutions Welcomes New Board Members
Domestic Violence Solutions' 13th Annual Luncheon
Join us for Domestic Violence Solutions’ 13th Annual Luncheon: Their Story, Our Story…Celebrating Then and Now. We can't wait to see you in person (safely outdoors with an amazing view) and have you walk with us through the history of DVS!
This year, our event falls in October – which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month!
Purchase tickets: www.dvsolutions.org/13thAnnualLuncheon
GA tickets are $150 per person / VIP tickets are $250 per person. VIP tickets include special perks, TBA!
Supporting Our Teens’ Relationships: Panel Discussion
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month!
Join Domestic Violence Solutions as we interview four leaders of local youth-serving organizations. In this panel-style discussion, we will talk about teen dating, healthy relationships, and how to recognize warning signs. You will leave with resources and information about how to better support the teens in your life.
Featuring:
THE SHOT: Digital Screening & Panel Discussion
Join us for an event benefiting Domestic Violence Solutions and Center Stage Theater!
Award-winning actress Sharon Lawrence presents a reading of Robin Gerber's new play, THE SHOT, about iconic Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham.
Berkshire Hathaway Delivered Holiday Cheer to Domestic Violence Survivors
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices delivered holiday cheer to survivors of domestic violence and their families this holiday season.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Valiant Voices Virtual Meetup!
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Domestic Violence Solutions is hosting virtual meetups every Thursday in October at 6:00 pm. These educational Zoom sessions will cover a variety of topics relating to domestic violence.
October 29 – Survivors: Where Are They Now? • How to Help DVS
Registration is required: dvsolutions.org/valiantvoices
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Valiant Voices Virtual Meetup!
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Domestic Violence Solutions is hosting virtual meetups every Thursday in October at 6:00 pm. These educational Zoom sessions will cover a variety of topics relating to domestic violence.
October 22 – Counseling Services
Registration is required: dvsolutions.org/valiantvoices
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Valiant Voices Virtual Meetup!
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Domestic Violence Solutions is hosting virtual meetups every Thursday in October at 6:00 pm. These educational Zoom sessions will cover a variety of topics relating to domestic violence.
October 15 – Safety Planning • How to Be an Upstander
Registration is required: dvsolutions.org/valiantvoices
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Valiant Voices Virtual Meetups!
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Domestic Violence Solutions is hosting virtual meetups every Thursday in October at 6:00 pm. These educational Zoom sessions will cover a variety of topics relating to domestic violence.
October 8 – What We Do • Q&A
Registration is required: dvsolutions.org/valiantvoices
Domestic Violence Solutions Annual Luncheon 2020
Domestic Violence Solutions’ upcoming 12th Annual Luncheon on Sunday, February 23 at the Four Seasons Resort – The Biltmore in Santa Barbara. It will be an incredible afternoon filled with celebration and inspiration, highlighting the importance of the impact when a community comes together as one.
Domestic Violence Solutions' 12th Annual Luncheon
Join us for Domestic Violence Solutions’ 12th Annual Luncheon: Strong Voices Together. Enjoy an afternoon filled with celebration and inspiration, highlighting the importance of strength in numbers.
You will not want to miss our keynote speaker: Rachel Louise Snyder, author of New York Times best-seller "No Visible Bruises: What We Don't Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us".
New this year - go VIP! Tickets include a “Meet and Greet” with Rachel Louise Snyder, a signed copy of “No Visible Bruises”, and a special gift!
8th Annual "Grassini Gives Back “Holiday Charity Event
Join us for our 8th Annual “Grassini Gives Back” Holiday Charity Event! Enjoy some fabulous wine and hors d’oeuvres, bid on one (or several!) of the incredible silent auction items, and enter a raffle for many opportunities to win featured prizes. 100% of the event proceeds will be donated to Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County, a local organization that works to end the cycle of domestic violence by providing prevention and intervention services and by challenging society's attitudes, beliefs and behaviors to effect social change.
Candlelight Vigil and Resource Fair (Domestic Violence Awareness Month)
Please join us in honoring domestic violence survivors, uniting our strong voices together as one.
Community Resource Fair – 4:00 pm
Pizza will be provided – thanks to Rusty's Pizza Parlor!
Vigil Ceremony – 6:00 pm
Memorial Walk – 6:30 pm
Shop, Eat and Learn!
Join Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County on Sunday, September 8 and...
- Hang out with amazing people
- Shop for yourself or a friend (Selling a variety of women's casual and business wear. BRAND NEW items - still with tags!!)
- Eat tasty vegan fried chicken sandwiches from Rascal’s Vegan Pop-up. A portion of the sales goes directly to DVS!
- Learn about DVS and what you can do to help
Thank you to the Junior League of Santa Barbara for hosting our event at their office (229 E. Victoria St.)
All proceeds benefit DVS clients
40-Hour Domestic Violence Training Certification
Training Dates:
Sunday, May 12 (8:00am-5:00pm)
M/W, May 13 & 15 (6:00-9:00pm)
M/W, May 20 & 22 (6:00-9:00pm)
W, May 29 (6:00-9:00pm)
M/W, June 3 & 5 (6:00-9:00pm)
M/W. June 10 & 12 (6:00-9:00pm)
M, June 17 (6:00-9:00pm)
Become part of the solution... Take the domestic violence advocacy certification!
Class Fee: $225 (If you are training to become a DVS crisis and information line volunteer, the fee is waived!)
40-Hour Domestic Violence Training Certification
Become part of the solution... take the domestic violence advocacy certification! Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County is hosting a 40-hour domestic violence training certification. Certificate of completion will be provided for those who finish the 40 hours. A limited number of makeup training hours will be available in the coming year.
Dates & Times
December 7, 8, 12, 14 and 15, 2017
8am – 5pm