IVAT is an international resource and training center affiliated
with Alliant International University
Institute
for Violence, Abuse and Trauma 10065
Old Grove Road
San Diego, CA 92131
858/527-1860 (Main Line)
Fax: 858/527-1743
Featured:
Human Trafficking is Modern Day Slavery
Sunday, January 11, 2009 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
Help us spread the word about this horrific crime at a rally to create more awareness of the issue of trafficking in the United States. Join us at the International Cottages in Balboa Park, Pan American Plaza for music, presentations, inspirational speakers and more to celebrate the lives of those ensnared as victims of human trafficking.
Widespread throughout the United States, human trafficking is a modern day form of slavery. Trafficking of human is the second largest criminal industry in the world after drug dealing and is the fastest growing. Many victims of trafficking are forced to engage in prostitution, pornography or exotic dancing. Trafficking also occurs in forms of labor exploitation such as domestic servitude or restaurant work, sweatshop factory work, construction sites or migrant agricultural work. Force, fraud and coercion are the methods used by traffickers to press victims into lives of servitude, exploitation and abuse.
If you suspect someone is a victim of trafficking call the National Trafficking Information and Referral Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or the Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition locally at 619-666-2757.
"IVAT provided a great conference in 2008! I believe it brought awareness to the mental health issues we are facing around the world & will continue to help people understand we all suffer from trauma. There's no shame in admitting you have problem!"
Herschel Walker
“Doing the Keynote at the IVAT was a truly wonderful experience. The audience was responsive and so eager to reach out and make a difference.They welcomed the message and mission of a three legged cat and a two legged dog who encourage all to speak their story as a" pawsitive" path towards healing. Many have followed up to use the materials presented for their healing purpose. Bravo to all there, well done!”
Cathy Conheim
“As a member of the planning committee, it was especially meaningful to hear the positive comments about the organization and content of the conference from people attending it for the first time.”
Marge Michaelson
“The IVAT Conference has gotten better year after year. The 2008 keynote speakers and session presenters were inspiring and compelling! Important information was shared in the sessions the can raise the bar on our skill and knowledge level, for our practices and agencies. Thank you IVAT!”
Kathyrn Tull, Private Practitioner, CA
"Best conference ever for Trauma. Loved the variety of the tracks."
Linda Brown, Private Practitioner, CA
International Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma
The original and best conference in
the field, the International Conference on Violence,
Abuse and Trauma is the premier gathering of professionals
and activists involved in all aspects of violence, abuse
and trauma.....
The 14th Annual Conference will feature 14 tracks
Conference
Tracks
Children
Exposed to Violence
Child Maltreatment -
Victims (physical/sexual)
Adult Survivors
of Child Maltreatment
Sexual
Assault - Victims
Sexual
Assault - Offenders
Intimate Partner Violence-Victims
Intimate
Partner Violence-Offenders
Trauma and Its Effect on
Military Personnel and Their Families
Trauma in Other Situations
and
in the Aftermath of Disasters
