Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian Language Month, is celebrated annually throughout February to honor, normalize, and promote the revitalization of the Hawaiian language. We’re kicking things off with our ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Word of the Week for a chance to learn, practice, and celebrate the language.

Each February, young people nationwide raise awareness about teen dating violence through TDVAM. If you know someone concerned about their relationship, or if they have questions about dating in general, the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline is there 24/7. #RealLoveRespects #TDVAM #loveisrespect

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane shares her journey as a Native-Hawaiian woman who rose to the top of professional MMA while confronting the long-term impacts of childhood sexual abuse and helping bring her perpetrator to federal sentencing in 2024. 🔗https://tinyurl.com/23HIreg

From the changes needed in family court to the implications of canceling science research, these critical conversations bring together experts and lived experience to unpack what’s at stake, what must change, and what we can do together. Join the conversation, register today: tinyurl.com/23HIreg

This International Holocaust Remembrance Day marks 81 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz Birkenau. We honor the millions of lives lost in the Holocaust and remember the human cost of hatred, silence, and indifference. We remember. We educate. We stand against hate. #WeRemember #IVAT

More than 1 in 5 women and approximately 1 in 10 men in the U.S. experience stalking in their lifetimes. Sign the pledge this Stalking Awareness Month to know it, name it, and stop it: www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/u...

We've earned our 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency with @CandidDotOrg and are working to achieve the 2026 Platinum Seal. We rely on our profile to gather support; it enables funders and donors to find us and learn about our impact. Keep up with our profile & see what your donations help accomplish!

This National Stalking Awareness Month, learn practical strategies for technology-inclusive safety planning from the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center and the National Resource Center on Cybercrimes. 🗓️ January 30, 2026 @ 11am PT 🔗 www.stalkingawareness.org/upcoming-eve...

Spiritual care in Children’ Advocacy Centers: results of a survey of CAC directors www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

This exhibit is just one way the 23rd Hawai'i Summit supports art as a tool for reflection and healing in young people. The Youth Arts Challenge is another. Open to Hawaiʻi youth, submit your artwork or poetry to win $20,000 to Chaminade University of Honolulu! 🔗 www.ivatcenters.org/hawaii-youth...

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🌺 👀 HI Summit Sneak Peek 👀🌺 Healing happens together. Here’s a preview of sessions advancing thoughtful, community-rooted suicide prevention. These conversations remind us that prevention is shared work—across platforms, campuses, and communities. Register today 🔗 tinyurl.com/23HIreg

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📣 Less than one week away! Kick off the new year—and Human Trafficking Prevention Month—with a meaningful Lunch & Learn Power Hour. 🗓️ Tuesday, January 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm PT 📍 Zoom - join from work, home, or on the go! 🔗 Register now: ivat.ce21.com/item/crimina...

🚨 The countdown is on! Early Bird registration for the 23rd Hawaiʻi Summit ends January 15th. Register now to lock in the best price before it’s gone! 🔗 tinyurl.com/23HIreg

🚨 Earn $20,000 to Chaminade University of Honolulu - Youth Arts Challenge Submissions Due by January 31st! Open to Hawaiʻi residential youth, submit your artwork or poetry for a chance to win. 🎨 Learn more: www.ivatcenters.org/hawaii-youth...

Have you been keeping an eye on DSM-5 updates? Let us help! With recent expanded Z-code recognition, "moral injury" is gaining overdue attention. 🔗 Register today: ivat.ce21.com/item/moral-i...

💡 Critical Conversations for Collective Healing The 23rd Hawaiʻi Summit keynote panels center the conversations our communities need most — rooted in culture, connection, and care. Be part of the conversation. Register today: tinyurl.com/23HIreg

We’re kicking off the 23rd Hawaiʻi Summit with 6 full-day Affiliated Training workshops! These sessions are perfect for anyone looking to earn 7 additional CE credits or for those who can’t attend the full Summit training. See all workshops and register today: tinyurl.com/23HIreg

January 1st marks more than a New Year - it also begins Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Let’s start 2026 by learning, engaging, and working together for trafficking prevention and trauma-informed response. 💙 Register here: ivat.ce21.com

A Message of Hope and Unity: Reflections from King Charles on Christmas, and Our Call to Come Together for Our Future in the United States: www.circle4future.org/news/a-messa...

🎄 Merry Christmas At IVAT, we are here to support survivors year-round. If you need resources, connection, or a safe place to reach out, our doors and hearts are open. Wishing you gentleness, comfort, and moments of warmth this holiday season. ❤️💚 Music by www.youtube.com/watch?v=aldV...

🌺 Affiliated Training Tuesday! Some of the toughest cases in family court involve allegations of child sexual abuse—this engaging, day-long institute helps you navigate them with clarity and confidence. 👉 Register today: tinyurl.com/23HIreg

🌟 Register now for Early Bird Pricing🌟 Join us for a 10-month, 40-hour Comprehensive Certification Course on Child & Adolescent Dissociation — beginning January 12, 2026. Led by internationally recognized experts Fran S. Waters, DCSW and Renée P. Marks, PhD.

With 100+ breakout sessions at the 23rd Hawai'i Summit, we're making it easier to find the conversations you care about. Here are a few sessions exploring how technology can both support healing and connection and contribute to harm, inequity, and risk. 👉 Register today at tinyurl.com/23HIreg

📢 Public Health Alert: The Resurgence of Measles in the U.S. Despite decades of progress, measles is making a comeback—driven by recent policy changes and funding cuts that have weakened vaccination efforts. 👉 Read the article: www.circle4future.org/news/measles... #Vaccinate #Measles

🌟 Register now for Early Bird Pricing🌟 Join us for a 10-month, 40-hour Comprehensive Certification Course on Child & Adolescent Dissociation — beginning January 12, 2026. Led by internationally recognized experts Fran S. Waters, DCSW and Renée P. Marks, PhD.

🌺 Affiliated Training Tuesday! PC-CARE Phase 1 Training is an introductory workshop open to anyone and serves as the first step toward PC-CARE provider certification. Register today: tinyurl.com/23HIreg #IVAT #IVATHawaiiSummit #CulturalHealing #TraumaHealing #CollectiveHealing #ParentChildCare

Silence allows violence to continue. Education, awareness, and accountability help break generational cycles. Let’s choose courage — together. #BreakTheCycle #16Days #NoExcuse

🕎 Hanukkah reminds us that even the smallest light can break through the deepest darkness. For anyone who has survived trauma or abuse, this holiday is more than candles and celebration — it’s a symbol of resilience, courage, and the quiet ways you continue showing up for yourself every single day.

In the U.S., 1 in 3 women experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. Violence is never “normal.” Awareness is the first step — action is the next. #16Days #NoMore #EndViolence

✈️ We've been keeping an eye on airfare for March and had to let you know — prices are low right now! Now's a great time to book your flight and give yourself a meaningful holiday gift: time to learn, reconnect, and recharge in paradise. Hotel and travel info: www.ivatcenters.org/hawaii-hotel...

🌟 Register now for Early Bird Pricing🌟 Join us for a 10-month, 40-hour Comprehensive Certification Course on Child & Adolescent Dissociation — beginning January 12, 2026. Led by internationally recognized experts Fran S. Waters, DCSW and Renée P. Marks, PhD.

🌺 👀 HI Summit Sneak Peek 👀🌺 These presentations explore barriers and opportunities in LGBTQ+ care, offer actionable tools for practitioners, and uplift community-centered models of resilience. 🔍 Want to see more sessions? tinyurl.com/23HIreg #IVAT #IVATHawaiiSummit #LGBTQCare

In 2024, IVAT provided 660 hours of trauma-informed therapy to 61 clients, helping survivors reclaim their lives. Your support ensures we can continue this vital work. 💛 Stand with survivors this giving season. www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=... #EndViolence #TraumaHealing #IVATImpact

Ending gender-based violence starts with the conversations we have at home, in schools, and in our communities. Teach respect. Model accountability. Raise boys who uplift women. #Respect #16Days #EndGBV #CreateChang

Today marks Human Rights Day, the final day of the 16 Days of Activism. The campaign ends — but our commitment continues. Let’s build a future where women and girls live free from fear, online and offline. #HumanRightsDay #16Days #EndViolence

Survivors don’t need judgment — they need support. Your voice can be the one that breaks the silence. Believe survivors. Support survivors. Stand with survivors. #BelieveSurvivors #16Days #SupportNotSilence

🌺 Affiliated Training Tuesday! We're excited for this full-day immersive workshop for helping professionals who want to integrate movement, art, storytelling, music, and play into trauma-informed practice — ethically and with cultural humility. 👉 Register today: tinyurl.com/23HIreg

Cyberstalking. Online harassment. Image-based abuse. Digital violence harms mental, emotional, and physical safety. This year’s 16 Days theme challenges us to protect women and girls online too. #EndDigitalViolence #16Days #SafetyOnline

You don’t have to be an expert to make a difference. ✨ Speak up ✨ Check in ✨ Share resources ✨ Challenge harmful norms ✨ Support survivors Every action matters. #16Days #TakeAction #EndGBV

Gender-based violence doesn’t just happen behind closed doors. It happens online, at work, in schools, and in our communities. This 16 Days of Activism, let’s speak up — and stand up — for safety everywhere. #EndGBV #16Days #OrangeTheWorld

Stop the Silence® - A Department of IVAT - is launching Cohort 9 of the Post-Graduate Certificate in Child Trauma & Protection. Learn more: ivatcenters.org/stop-the-silence Register today: tinyurl.com/enrollnowcohort9

Too often, trafficked youth are misidentified as offenders, punished for their exploitation, and denied the support they desperately need. Join Mikayla Simeral, Director of Training Advancement at Shared Hope International, to learn more on Jan. 20! 👉 ivat.ce21.com/item/crimina...

This Giving Tuesday, we’re inviting you to help change a life in a meaningful way. ❤️ Every $40 You Give = One Hour of Therapy for a Child or Adult 💛 Donate on December 2 & Make an Immediate Impact ➡️https://www.ivatcenters.org/donate Your generosity fuels hope.

"While holiday shopping and Black Friday deals dominate headlines, many of the biggest companies backing these sales are also contributing to a system that inflicts trauma, suffering, and human rights violations on vulnerable populations." 🔗 www.circle4future.org/news/this-th...

Submit your poster by November 30th for your chance to present at the 23rd Hawaiʻi Summit. This is your chance to spark meaningful conversations, exchange ideas, and build connections with colleagues from around the world! 👉 Submit today: www.ivatcenters.org/poster-flash...

🌺 Affiliated Training Tuesday! Decolonizing Trauma Work: Indigenous Approaches to Trauma, Healing, and Community Well-Being Don't miss this experiential training in decolonizing trauma work, led by two Wāhine Maoli (Native Hawaiian women) social workers! 👉 Register today: tinyurl.com/23HIreg

✈️ Headed to the 23rd Hawaiʻi Summit? The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation (HCF) is offering $200 scholarships to help Neighbor Island nonprofit staff get to Oʻahu for this multi-disciplinary gathering of professionals. 🔗 Learn more & apply: www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/grants/trave...

Family caregivers often face severe emotional and physical strain—over 40% report symptoms of depression and burnout, and many sacrifice their own health and stability to care for loved ones with little support or respite.