Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma

11/20/2025

✈️ Headed to the 23rd Hawaiʻi Summit? The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation (HCF) is offering $200 travel scholarships to help Neighbor Island nonprofit staff and Board members get to Oʻahu for this multi-disciplinary gathering of professionals working together to address the major issues in fields dealing with violence, abuse, and trauma. Scholarships help cover airfare and ground transportation and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Hawaiian residents save even more when registering for the Summit using our Kamaʻāina discount for an additional 10% off your registration fees!

🔗 Learn more about travel scholarship eligibility & apply: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/grants/travel-scholarship-application

🔗 Register for the 23rd Hawaiʻi Summit!
https://web.cvent.com/event/8efa7c4e-c351-45ba-b88b-f45c3783155d/regProcessStep1

11/18/2025

Join Dr. Pamela J Pine, Founder & Director of Stop the Silence®- A Department of IVAT - at the Phoenix Rising Summit! This FREE online event brings together speakers to share stories, strategies, and tools to help you rise stronger than ever.

📅November 19, 2025 - Tomorrow!
📍Online - join from the comfort of you own home
🎟️See original post for registration details!

I'm speaking at the Phoenix Rising Summit! 🎤
It is a free online event where powerful speakers share their stories, strategies, and tools to help you rise stronger than ever.

📅 November 19, 2025 TOMORROW!
🎟️ Reserve your free spot today: https://go.eventraptor.com/summit/phoenix-rising-summit-2511/pamelapine

11/17/2025

🚗✨ Find this classic car a new home, for a good cause!

This 1978 red VW Beetle convertible is in pristine condition and is being sold to support the charitable work of Stop the Silence®, a Department of the Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT)—advancing the prevention and end of child sexual abuse (CSA) and other adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Every dollar raised helps fuel this mission.

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🚗✨ FOR A GOOD CAUSE — HELP ME FIND THIS CLASSIC A NEW HOME! ✨🚗
This 1978 red VW Beetle convertible is in pristine condition and is being sold to support the charitable work of Stop the Silence®, a Department of the Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT)—advancing the prevention and end of child sexual abuse (CSA) and other adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Every dollar raised helps fuel this mission.
🔧 Vehicle Details
Located in Maryland
Very low mileage

All original parts, except:
✔️ new tires
✔️ new engine
✔️ new battery

-Garaged its entire life — no rust
-Fully serviced and well-maintained
-All supporting paperwork is available

We are seeking its maximum (but reasonable) value to support the cause

📩 Interested or know someone who might be?
Please contact Dr. Pamela J. Pine
📧 pamelap@ivatcenters.org
📞 240-351-7740
Let’s get this classic into the hands of someone who will love it—and help support a cause that truly matters. ❤️

11/17/2025

November is National Family Caregivers Month

This month, we honor the millions of caregivers who show up every day with strength, compassion, and unwavering dedication. Caregiving is an act of love—and often an invisible one.

To every caregiver balancing appointments, emotions, and everyday tasks: we see you. Your resilience, your patience, and your sacrifices make all the difference.

Let’s take this month to recognize caregivers, support their well-being, and remind them they’re not alone. 💙

11/15/2025

Trans Awareness Week

This week, we stand with the transgender community to raise awareness, honor their experiences, and acknowledge the challenges they face. Transgender and non-binary individuals often encounter discrimination, barriers to healthcare, and social stigma—but their resilience, courage, and contributions continue to inspire change.

Let’s use this week to listen, learn, and amplify trans voices—working toward a world that is inclusive, affirming, and safe for everyone. 🌈

11/14/2025

🌺 Early‐Bird Alert for the Hawaiʻi Summit! 🏝️

Secure your spot at the 23rd Hawai‘i International Summit on Preventing, Assessing & Treating Trauma Across the Lifespan and take advantage of the early‐bird registration rate! ✨

Why attend?
• Rise above the ordinary in a setting as inspiring as the mission – beautiful Hawaiʻi
• Expand your knowledge on trauma prevention, assessment and care – from experts across disciplines
• Network, recharge and connect deeply with peers committed to making a difference

👉 Register early now: https://web.cvent.com/event/8efa7c4e-c351-45ba-b88b-f45c3783155d/regProcessStep1
🎟️ Early‐bird spots won’t last — lock in your rate, plan your travel, and get ready for an unforgettable experience.

Let’s learn, heal and grow together in paradise. See you in Hawaiʻi! 🌊

11/14/2025

November is Native American Heritage Month

This month, we honor the rich histories, traditions, and enduring contributions of Native American and Indigenous communities. It is a time to celebrate culture, acknowledge resilience, and recognize the profound impact Indigenous peoples have had—and continue to have—on our society.

We also take this month to reflect on the importance of listening, learning, and uplifting Indigenous voices, stories, and leadership.

Let’s use this time to deepen our understanding, support Native communities, and celebrate the beauty and strength of Indigenous heritage.

11/13/2025

🚨 Don't miss The CIRCLE's new statement: What the Epstein Case Teaches Us About Power, Survivors, and Accountability.

"This case is a stark reminder of how systemic power can distort justice and how institutional betrayal compounds trauma for survivors"

🔗 Read the full statement:https://www.circle4future.org/uploads/1/5/2/4/152475204/epstein_-_power_survivors_accountability.pdf

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸

Today, on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

At IVAT, we deeply value the strength and resilience of our veterans — many of whom continue to serve their communities long after their military service ends. We recognize the unique challenges veterans and their families may face and remain committed to supporting healing, empowerment, and trauma-informed care for all who have served.

Thank you to every veteran for your bravery and service. 💙

11/11/2025

Scholarship Alert for the Global South!

Applications are open for scholarships to join the Stop the Silence® Post-Graduate Certificate in Child Trauma and Protection.

To apply, send an email to PamelaP@ivatcenters.org including your:
✅Geographic location
✅Academic degree
✅Current employment
✅Economic need
✅Reason for interest

Learn more about the Post-Graduate Certificate in Child Trauma and Protection: https://www.ivatcenters.org/stop-the-silence

🌍 Scholarship Opportunity for Professionals in the Global South!

Are you passionate about protecting children and supporting trauma recovery in your community?
Two full scholarships are now available for the January 2026 Cohort of the Certificate in Child Trauma & Protection program by Stop the Silence® – a Department of IVAT.

💡 Normal tuition:
Global North – $1,200
Global South – $600 (fully covered by the scholarship!)

📩 To apply:
Send an email to PamelaP@ivatcenters.org
including your:

Geographic location

Academic degree

Current employment

Economic need

Reason for interest

⏳ Scholarships are limited and awarded in the order applications are received.

🤝 This program is built on one key idea: we must work on change together.
Psychologists, educators, social workers, law enforcement, legal professionals, and community leaders — united to build trauma-informed systems that protect every child.

11/06/2025

🌿 Looking for therapy?
Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, stress, relationships, or personal growth — we’ve got you covered. 💬

Our licensed clinicians are here to help you find healing, clarity, and balance.

💚 Ready to start your journey?
Send us a message or visit our website to learn more.

11/05/2025

🌍 Understanding Ethnocentrism 🌍

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one’s own culture is superior to others — a mindset that can strengthen in-group connections but also create barriers to understanding and contribute to prejudice, discrimination, and conflict.
In this clip, Joy Johnson-Green explores how we often view the world through an unconscious lens — shaped by our own cultural experiences and biases. The first step toward change is recognizing that lens and choosing to see beyond it.

Let’s challenge ourselves to lead with awareness, empathy, and openness to perspectives different from our own. 💜

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