Events

For teens ages 14–18 Join HCDVCC for a free teen focus group exploring dating, healthy relationships, and what teens think about relationships today. Through open, respectful conversation, teens will have the opportunity to share ideas, discuss topics like healthy communication and unhealthy relationship dynamics, and help shape future youth programming. This is a judgment-free space, […]

Join HCDVCC for updates on the Harris County Domestic Violence Assistance Fund (DVAF), an innovative countywide initiative led by HCDVCC since 2023, and a conversation about how flexible financial assistance helps survivors get safe and stay safe. Through partnerships with 19 grantee agencies across Harris County, DVAF provides timely, survivor-centered financial support for urgent safety […]

Effective communication is at the core of advocacy—and how we work together across systems shapes whether survivors can access support and stay safe. The HCDVCC Coordinated Community Response (CCR) Lab focuses on building the skills needed to communicate clearly, consistently, and with intention across sectors. June Session: Strengthen Communication to Support SurvivorsThis session explores how […]

Day 1 of 2Join the Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (HCDVCC) and the Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault at The University of Texas at Austin for a two-day multidisciplinary, experiential training designed to strengthen litigation and expert witness skills in cases involving interpersonal violence. Designed for experienced professionals (5+ years recommended), including […]

Day 2 of 2Join the Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (HCDVCC) and the Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault at The University of Texas at Austin for a two-day multidisciplinary, experiential training designed to strengthen litigation and expert witness skills in cases involving interpersonal violence. Designed for experienced professionals (5+ years recommended), including […]

How often are we talking with survivors about firearms? Join HCDVCC for a conversation about firearm risk, survivor safety, safe storage, and opportunities for intervention. Together, we'll explore what research, practice, and prevention efforts can teach us about navigating these important conversations in a survivor-centered way. Organizations in attendance will also have the opportunity to […]

Join HCDVCC Director of Training Thecia Jenkins for our monthly Coordinated Community Response (CCR) Lab—a free, interactive learning space focused on practical skills that strengthen survivor safety and community collaboration. This month's session will explore Competency Standard 2.1 from the Ethics for Victim Service Providers and the important role each program plays within the larger […]