DC Anti-Violence Project

Kick off Pride Month by promoting more pride in your self care routine! Attend our FREE mental health workshop by The LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative and The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center.
The event will be held virtually via Zoom on Monday, June 3rd from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Reserve your spot at thedccenter.org/events/selfcare

The DC Center is hiring a part-time Case Worker & Advocate!

The CWA is part of the DC Anti-Violence Project and provides needs assessment, information and referrals, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ survivors of trauma, violence, and abuse in the DMV area. The CWA also provides community leadership in collaboration with survivor services providers to strengthen appropriate and effective response of LGBTQ+ competent service provision to LGBTQ+ trauma survivors in the District. This position offers 30 hours a week at $35/hr with benefits.

Please share within your networks! Interested candidates must apply through the Indeed posting: https://www.indeed.com/job/case-worker-advocate-specialist-de4ea7f362c93e8f

We are excited to announce The DC Center still has spots open in our upcoming Q***r All Genders Working Through Trauma Group! Starting March 11th, we are holding a free 10-session weekly psychoeducational support group for adult LGBTQ+ survivors of trauma, abuse, and violence. Please reach out to [email protected] for more information!

As a reminder, the DC Anti-Violence Project holds community advocacy meetings monthly. Join us tonight at 7pm! For security reasons, we ask that community members reach out to us via email for the Zoom info. Please email us at [email protected] if you would like to be on the DCAVP mailing list for these community meetings and other anti-violence activities.

https://thedccenter.org/join-our-team-were-looking-for-a-psychotherapist-program-director-for-behavioral-health-services-and-the-dc-anti-violence-project/

The DC Center for the LGBTQ+ Community is hiring a new Psychotherapist/Program Director for the DC Anti Violence Project!

Deadline to apply: October 9, 2023

Interested applicants can send cover letter and resume to [email protected], Subject Line: Psychotherapist/Program Director Position.

Join our Team! The DC Center is looking for a Psychotherapist/Program Director – The DC Center for the LGBT Community Join our Team! The DC Center is looking for a Psychotherapist/Program Director October 2, 2023August 24, 2023 by Laya M The DC Center is looking to hire a Psychotherapist/Program Director for Behavioral Health Services and the DC Anti-Violence Project You can apply by submitting your resume and cove...

DC Anti-Violence Project updated their business hours.

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Happy Pride!!
The next HBTF meeting will feature speakers about the history of LGBTQ+ activism.
https://usao.webex.com/webappng/sites/usao/meeting/info/5274ce316c284252b256f77b15ac9da5?siteurl=usao&MTID=m6b626ea7a44bd1d0c2d17138dd194a3d

OUTSPOKEN: A Night of Q***r Expression -- TONIGHT!
https://www.capitalpride.org/event/outspoken/

OUT Spoken: A Night of Q***r Expression - Capital Pride Alliance This space is open to ALL, we welcome all gender identities and especially encourage our transwomen and cis-women community to share their words on the mic. Audience members can expect a diverse chorus of voices, and an array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, and more!

We’re hiring! If you’re a trans or non-binary DC resident, apply to join the team for “Get Empowered: Safety and Wellness Skills for DC’s Trans Community.” You’ll learn skills for safety and confidence, and then join our teaching team to share those skills with others. Pay starts at $25/hr. This program is made possible by a grant from the Mayor’s Office on LGBTQ Affairs. To find out more and apply, go to bit.ly/3JFBQGZ. Deadline to apply is May 8; only 10 slots available.

DEFEND YOURSELF TRANS HIRING RECRUITMENT
Are you a trans or nonbinary DC resident who wants to learn skills to feel safer and more confident? Defend Yourself is hiring trans and non-binary teachers (this is a paid opportunity). You’ll first learn personal safety skills, then learn how to teach those skills to the broader community.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HmmMj_LmZNmGDnFtT2C0jm_jJpW97CmKhV0_9RbCtV4/viewform?edit_requested=true

Tonight! Hate Bias Task Force meeting via Webex. Open to public.
https://usao.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinservice/sites/usao/meeting/download/5274ce316c284252b256f77b15ac9da5?siteurl=usao&MTID=m6b626ea7a44bd1d0c2d17138dd194a3d

DC-based A/PI Community: Our partners at DVRP are seeking your experiences for their new A/PI Community mental health survey: https://mailchi.mp/dvrp/catch-up-with-us-updates-from-dvrp-6032921?e=472bd15a26

Intake interviews are available for the upcoming 10-week Q***r All Genders Working Through Trauma group. See information here: https://thedccenter.org/working-through-trauma-therapy.../ Please share!

Thank you for the ways you help change the world.

LGBTQIA2S+ Restorative Justice work!
https://restorativerainbowalliance.org/
Good info video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wju6U8KvhcM

The Imperative Need for an LGBTIQA2S+ Lens in Restorative Justice Members of the Restorative Rainbow Alliance (RRA), an LGBTIQA2S+ led alliance, highlight the specific needs of and challenges facing LGBTIQA2S+ individuals p...

Resources and Safety Planning for Stalking Survivors: Webinar & Panel Discussion:

Join Network for Victim Recovery of DC and other local and national victim services organizations for a discussion about stalking, safety planning strategies and the local resources available to support stalking survivors in the District of Columbia.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Resources and Safety Planning for Stalking Survivors: Webinar & Panel Discussion. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join Network for Victim Recovery of DC and other local and national victim services organizations for a discussion about stalking, safety planning strategies and the local resources available to support stalking survivors in the District of Columbia.

TONIGHT: Trans History Initiative, Rainbow History Project's "Talking Trans History" Panel!

Panelists: Earline Budd, Rayceen Pendarvis, and Gabrielle "Gibby" Thomas.

The panel will be at the Southwest Library branch of the DC Public Library, 900 Wesley Place, SW, from 6:30 to 7:30pm on Tuesday, January 24. The panel will be recorded by Small Wonder Media and later posted to the RHP YouTube channel.

The event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required. You can RSVP at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talking-trans-history-panel-tickets-515664074127

DC AVP is saddened to hear about the death of Jasmine "Star" Mack, a transgender woman who was killed recently in Washington DC. Please join HIPS, the Mayors Office of LGBTQ Affairs, AVP, and other community organizations in honoring her life and demanding accountability from city leaders at a candle light vigil. Information is as follows.

Safe and healthy holidays to all.

Survey - Protect Safe Spaces This National Needs Assessment by AVP and Strength in Numbers will gauge the breadth and scope of hate threats against LGBTQ safe spaces.

Rest in Power ❤️

Join the Hate Bias Task Force this week for their meeting on how to help a gun-violence victim.
https://usao.webex.com/webappng/sites/usao/meeting/info/5274ce316c284252b256f77b15ac9da5?siteurl=usao&MTID=m6b626ea7a44bd1d0c2d17138dd194a3d

www.tinyurl.com/dcclubqvigil

More great workshops from our friends at Defend Yourself, just in time for the holidays!
https://madmimi.com/p/ec9ae41?pact=574593-170143191-13307281017-c36baa43fad388484d359275052c50f17774a301

We've got you covered with skills for dealing with difficult family members over the holidays The holidays are coming! (It doesn't have to be awful.) Time with family over the holidays is often idealized. But we know that for many of us it...

The U.S. Trans Survey is open!

2022 U.S. Trans Survey The USTS documents the lives and experiences of trans and nonbinary people ages 16+ in the U.S. and U.S. territories.

Two more great classes coming up with our friends at Defend Yourself.

Check out these classes: Tools for resistance! And for dealing with difficult family members. Dear friends, We’re thrilled to let you know we’ve got two new classes coming up for you. What makes them special? The first one, Resist: Skills for...

PENDING: We are hiring a full-time Case Manager and DCAVP Advocate! Please share the post. See full description here: https://thedccenter.org/cmaspecialist/

Case Management & Advocacy Specialist Position Available – The DC Center for the LGBT Community Case Management & Advocacy Specialist Position Available October 3, 2022August 31, 2022 by Laya M The DC Anti-Violence Project of the DC Center for the LGBT Community is seeking a community-based trauma-informed mental health professional to provide case management services to and advocacy for LGBTQ...

LGBTQ-welcoming IPV support group:
The Wendt Center has a few additional spots open for the next Intimate Partner Violence Support Group. This virtual 12-week support group for survivors of intimate partner violence will be facilitated by Claire Bernstein, LICSW. The group be held on Thursdays at 5:30pm on Zoom, starting on September 22nd. The group is open to adult survivors who identify as women and are currently in or have previously been in a violent or abusive partner relationship.

Interested clients should call the Wendt Center to complete an intake: 202-204-5021.

Interpreter services are available as needed and requested for Limited English Proficient individuals. Email Claire Bernstein at [email protected] with any questions.

Center Aging LGBTQ+ Women's Social and Discussion Groups meet monthly. Join us!
https://thedccenter.org/events/center-aging-womens-social-discussion-group-via-zoom-2022-09-06/