Learn more about FCADV
Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence,
FCADV, works towards ending domestic violence through
public awareness, policy development, creation of standards,
provision of funding, and support for Florida's domestic violence centers.
Serving Florida's 42 domestic violence centers,
FCADV operates Florida's toll-free domestic violence hotline
(1-800-500-1119), maintains a resource library, and develops posters,
brochures, safety plans, and other resources.
For more information on FCADV, please visit our About Us page.
Upcoming Events and Institutes
Runaway and Homeless Youth Regional Meeting (Miami) May 29
Affordable Housing Institute June 4-5
Creating Change: A Statewide Training on Batterer Intervention June 19
Runaway and Homeless Youth Regional Meeting (Orlando) July 17
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Updated Effective Advocacy Training Series
FCADV has updated our Effective Advocacy Training Series with 9 new on-site trainings. These trainings are intended to provide information and skills supporting effective advocacy. Request one or more of FCADV's 23 advocacy trainings at our Assistance Request page. Upon invitation, FCADV provides free on-site trainings for Florida's 42 certified domestic violence center/shelter staff and volunteers.
2008 Rural Institute
Behind Closed Doors XI: Breaking the Silence in Rural Communities
It Happens... Stop Pretending it Doesn't!
Recognize - Report - Respond
May 6, 7 & 8, 2008.
Chipola College
Marianna, FL
FCADV's Rural Training Institute brings together advocates and practitioners working to protect battered women and their children in rural communities. The institute offers a wide array of speakers and is designed to help domestic violence advocates, professionals and community members work together to end violence against women. Online Registration for the institute is open. Click here to view the brochure.
FCADV's Mellie McDaniel Award is presented to an outstanding law enforcement professional responding to domestic violence in rural communities. This individual is an officer or a victim advocate affiliated with a law enforcement agency, and is someone who has greatly impacted the field of domestic violence with his or her unyielding compassion and integrity. Awards will be presented at the FCADV Rural Training Institute, Behind Closed Doors XI - Breaking the Silence in Rural Communities on May 6, 2008, at Chipola College in Marianna, Florida. For more information or to make a nomination, please review the Mellie McDaniel Award Nomination Form.
2008 Annual Statewide Training Institute
"Advocacy in Action: Changing the Future"
May 13 & 14, 2008.
The Regal Sun Resort
Orlando, FL
Online Registration now open! FCADV invites you to join us for the 2008 Annual Statewide Training Institute "Advocacy in Action: Changing the Future."
The Conference Schedule At a Glance is now available!
Also available are the Battered Formerly Battered Women's Institute and the Women of Color Institute. Agendas for both Institutes can be found in the "At a Glance" file above.
Make your reservations now at The Regal Sun Resort, 1-800-624-4109 to take advantage of our special group rate of $114.00 per night. Hurry, the reservation cut-off date is Friday, April 11, 2008!
Please refer to our 2008 Annual Statewide Training Institute conference brochure for detailed information.
Register for Trainings Online!
Now you are able to register and pay online for all FCADV trainings and institutes. Registering is fast and simple - just click on Register Online at the top right of the page, select the training or institute in which you are interested, and complete the registration form. After your online registration is complete you will be able to use PayPal to securely pay your balance online using a major credit card, OR you can mail your cash or check payment to the FCADV offices at:
FCADV
Training Registration
425 Office Plaza Drive
Tallahassee FL, 32301
FLORIDA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
All calls to FCADV and services provided by FCADV are confidential.
425 Office Plaza Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone (850) 425-2749 ‡ FAX (850) 425-3091
Hotline: 1-800-500-1119
TTY Hotline: 1-800-621-4202
