March 2026 Domestic Violence & Anti-Trafficking Seminar (DVAATS)


Thursday, March 19, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Off Campus
Faculty, Staff, Students


The $25.00 registration fee covers all learning materials.  

FREE for students

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Approximately every 3 months, Safe Haven facilitates its Domestic Violence and Anti-Trafficking Seminar – a foundational training that is open to the public. This training is well-suited for community members that might occasionally work with victims/survivors of domestic violence and/or human trafficking, or for anyone interested in learning more about Safe Haven’s work in the community.

During this 3-hour seminar, participants will explore an array of topics including:

Overview of Safe Haven’s programs, eligibility and referral process

  • Definitions of domestic violence and human trafficking
  • The intersection of domestic violence and human trafficking
  • Risk factors and indicators of relationship abuse and human trafficking
  • Characteristics of abusers and traffickers
  • A brief overview of human trafficking typologies
  • Basics of the neurobiology of trauma
  • Strategies and steps for providing support to adolescent and adult victims/survivors

Safe Haven’s seminars use an array of teaching methods and incorporate opportunities for participants to reflect and apply the content they are learning through discussion and activities.

If you are a staff, active student, volunteer or intern, the fee for training is waived. Please select this option on the registration form.

Please note that this seminar is not the best environment for an individual who is currently experiencing domestic abuse or human trafficking. Please call or text our hotline if you would like information on support groups: 616-452-6664

Please contact us at 616-452-6664 or [email protected] with questions.

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Location Information


2627 Birchcrest Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506


Contact Information


Please contact us at 616-452-6664 or [email protected] with questions.


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This event was added to the calendar by Heather Alberda (alberdhe@gvsu.edu) on Monday, February 23, 2026 and was last updated on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:41 a.m.