The Institute on Violence Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) is a comprehensive resource and training center based in San Diego, CA, with a branch in Hawai'i. IVAT is dedicated to ending violence, abuse, and trauma by linking practice, policy research, and advocacy. They offer a wide range of services, including clinical and forensic services, program evaluation, and training opportunities. IVAT's mission is to promote violence-free living for all through the exchange of current information, networking, and continuing education.
IVAT's San Diego Summit and Hawai'i Summit provide professionals from various disciplines and philosophies with a unique forum to discuss and address the issues of violence, abuse, and trauma prevention, intervention, and research. Their cutting-edge programming focuses on linking research, practice, policy, and advocacy to create a world free from violence. IVAT also offers certifications and continuing education opportunities to mental health and treatment providers, aiming to improve the current system-response and deliver high-quality services to challenging populations. Additionally, their department, Stop the Silence, is committed to preventing child sexual abuse and adverse childhood experiences through awareness, education, training, and policy development.
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