S.A.F.E. House Leaders to Present at Nevada’s Statewide Domestic Violence Annual Conference in September
Client: S.A.F.E. House, Industry: Nonprofit & Community Organizations
Four members of the nonprofit’s leadership team to lead workshops on trauma-informed accountability and advocate burnout at Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence’s Annual Conference
LAS VEGAS – S.A.F.E. House, Southern Nevada’s most trusted domestic violence organization, will send four of its leaders to present original workshopson trauma-informed accountability and advocate burnout at the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence’s (NCEDSV) Annual Conference, September 15-17 at The Orleans Hotel & Casino. S.A.F.E. House will have the most presenters than any other Southern Nevada organization at this year’s conference.
Coalition Membership S.A.F.E. House is one of three Southern Nevada organizations that are program members in the NCEDSV, a statewide network actively shaping the laws, funding, and standards that govern how survivors are served across Nevada. As a program member, S.A.F.E. House has access to the coalition’s 22-hour online advocacy training, the position to pursue formal partnerships with schools, a seat on coalition taskforces, voting rights, and a direct hand in the advocacy that reaches the legislature, helping to counter bad-faith policy proposals.
“Being a member of the Coalition is something that we’re proud of,” said Beth Flory, CEO of S.A.F.E. House. “Not only are we held to higher, statewide standards for trauma-informed care, survivor-centered practice, and staff training, but we have the ability to share that knowledge with other domestic violence and sexual assault organizations.”
Workshops S.A.F.E. House leaders will present three workshops covering topics ranging from trauma-informed accountability to advocate burnout and self-care.
Trauma-informed Workshops
CEO Beth Flory will present two workshopsS.A.F.E. House CEO Beth Floryon trauma-informed performance and leadership
From Complaint to Connection: Trauma-Informed Grievance Response in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services, a workshop guiding participants through developing effective grievance policies, engaging survivors with empathy and curiosity, and conducting fair, thorough investigations. Through interactive practice scenarios, attendees will build skills in de-escalation and staff/client investigative interviewing techniques.
Trauma-Informed Performance Management: Balancing Accountability and Compassion in Leadership, a workshop guiding leaders on how to manage employee performance through a trauma-informed lens while maintaining clear expectations and accountability. Participants will learn how trauma and secondary traumatic stress impact staff behavior, and how to deliver corrective feedback in a way that is calm, respectful, and effective.
Tara Cavalluzzi, Emergency ServicesTara Cavalluzzi, Emergency Services DirectorDirector, will present Accountability and Compassion: Building Strong Teams in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Work, a workshop discussing strategies for supporting staff transitioning into leadership roles while maintaining trauma-informed, survivor-centered practices.
Advocate-focused Workshops
Tiffany Day, Counseling Director, and TiffanyTiffany Day, Counseling DirectorFrazier, Community Engagement Managerwill present The Whole Advocate: Restoring Self While Serving Others, Reclaiming You While Serving Them, an interactive workshop that will equip advocates with practical self-care and resilience-building strategies to sustain their well-being and effectiveness. The duo will also discuss tools to manage vicarious trauma, prevent burnout, and cultivate emotional resilience in high-impact roles.
If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship or needs help, call S.A.F.E. House’s 24-hour hotline at 702-564-3227 to speak confidentially with an advocate. For more information about S.A.F.E. House and its comprehensive programs and services, visit http://www.safehousenv.org.
About S.A.F.E. House What started off as a small, grassroots mission to stop domestic violence, grew into a lifelong mission for Julie Proctor, one of the many co-founders of S.A.F.E. House. Julie was a victim herself and knew that this could not continue in the community. Together, with Ken Proctor, and eight other dedicated volunteers, they established the first domestic violence shelter in Henderson.
Over the last two decades, S.A.F.E. House has transformed into one of the most comprehensive domestic violence organizations in the state. Since its inception, S.A.F.E. House has provided shelter, counseling, advocacy, housing assistance, and education to more than 100,000 people. S.A.F.E. House has provided services to victims of domestic violence in a holistic way that includes providing a full complement of services to victims from all races and backgrounds, offering culturally competent and linguistically competent services based on a trauma-informed model that responds to the individuals’ needs.
If you are in an abusive relationship or know of someone in an abusive relationship, call S.A.F.E. House’s 24-hour hotline to speak confidentially with an advocate at 702-564-3227. For more information about S.A.F.E. House and its services, visit http://www.safehousenv.org.
