Upcoming Public Events
Welcome to The Network Public Training Calendar!
This calendar features trainings that are open to the public and available to nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations (CBOs), and other community partners interested in strengthening their capacity.
Browse upcoming sessions, review the training descriptions and recommended audience, and register for the opportunities that best fit your organization's goals. Registration is required, and space may be limited for some trainings.
We look forward to learning with you!
Trauma-Informed and Healing-Centered CVI Practices
Please join us for Trauma-Informed and Healing-Centered CVI Practices - facilitated by UCAN.
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Trauma-Informed and Healing-Centered CVI Practice explores how trauma influences individuals, communities, and violence prevention efforts, while providing practical strategies for promoting healing, resilience, and recovery. This training helps participants understand the lasting impact of violence and trauma and introduces approaches that support healthier engagement with participants, families, and communities. Participants will learn how to apply trauma-informed principles, recognize the effects of secondary and vicarious trauma, and contribute to creating organizations that support both participant healing and staff well-being. Grounded in Community Violence Intervention (CVI) best practices, this training emphasizes strengths-based engagement, resilience, and long-term community wellness.
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- Understanding trauma and its impact on violence and community outcomes
- Examining the relationship between trauma exposure and violence involvement
- Learning the principles of trauma-informed practice
- Exploring healing-centered engagement and strengths-based approaches
- Recognizing signs of secondary trauma and vicarious trauma
- Examining burnout and compassion fatigue among frontline staff
- Strengthening wellness, self-awareness, and reflective practice
- Building healthy boundaries and sustainable helping practices
- Exploring leadership's role in supporting staff well-being
- Understanding what makes an organization trauma-responsive
- Applying trauma-informed principles to Community Violence Intervention programs and services
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- Street Outreach Workers
- Violence Interrupters
- Case Managers
- Victim Advocates
- Promgram Managers/Supervisors
- Reentry Staff
- Program Directors
- Behavioral Health Staff
- Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Staff
Note: This training is recommended for staff who work directly with individuals impacted by violence and those responsible for supporting frontline practitioners. Participants will gain practical strategies for understanding trauma, promoting healing, supporting staff wellness, and building trauma-responsive organizations that foster long-term success for both participants and employees.
Note: This is a virtual training - once you have RSVP’d, be on the lookout for a calendar invite containing the meeting link.
This training is recommended for staff who work directly with individuals impacted by violence and those responsible for supporting frontline practitioners. Participants will gain practical strategies for understanding trauma, promoting healing, supporting staff wellness, and building trauma-responsive organizations that foster long-term success for both participants and employees.
Creating Strategic Partnerships for CVI Organizations
Please join us for Creating Strategic Partnerships for CVI Organizations - facilitated by The Urban Male Network.
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Partnership Development in the CVI Space focuses on building and strengthening the relationships necessary to support effective community violence intervention efforts. Strong partnerships help organizations expand their reach, improve service coordination, leverage resources, and create more comprehensive support systems for individuals and communities impacted by violence. This training explores strategies for identifying, developing, and sustaining meaningful partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, schools, healthcare providers, funders, and other key stakeholders. Participants will learn how to cultivate collaborative relationships that advance organizational goals and strengthen community impact.
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- Understanding the role of partnerships in Community Violence Intervention
- Identifying potential partners that align with organizational goals and community needs
- Building trust and credibility with community stakeholders
- Developing mutually beneficial partnerships and collaborations
- Effective communication and relationship-building strategies
- Creating partnership agreements, roles, and shared expectations
- Leveraging partnerships to increase resources, referrals, and service delivery
- Coordinating services across organizations to improve participant outcomes
- Navigating challenges and conflict within partnerships
- Measuring and sustaining successful partnerships over time
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- Executive Directors
- Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
- Program Directors
- Community Violence Intervention Managers
- Outreach Supervisors
- Community Engagement Coordinators and Managers
- Partnership and Collaboration Leads
- Resource Navigators
- Development and Fundraising Staff
- Board Members
Note: This training is recommended for staff responsible for building external relationships, coordinating services, expanding community partnerships, securing resources, or strengthening collaborative efforts that support violence prevention and intervention initiatives.
Note: This is a virtual training - once you have RSVP’d, be on the lookout for a calendar invite containing the meeting link.
This training is recommended for staff responsible for building external relationships, coordinating services, expanding community partnerships, securing resources, or strengthening collaborative efforts that support violence prevention and intervention initiatives.
