HUD is sponsoring a three-part webinar series about the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (“VAWA 2022”) to increase the capacity and knowledge of Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) and Continuum of Care (CoC) housing and homeless services providers about housing protections for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in homeless services systems. This series features technical assistance providers, policy experts, and community leaders to showcase both requirements and best practices around VAWA implementation.
Training Objectives
Participants will:
- Learn about VAWA housing provisions that apply to CoC and ESG grantees
- Learn about “VAWA 2022” updated definitions and provisions as outlined in the VAWA letter to CoC/ESG program recipients
- Explore requirements and best practices for developing and implementing emergency transfer plans (ETPs)
- Engage in a panel discussion between VAWA experts and community leaders regarding all aspects of VAWA implementation for CoCs and CoC/ESG recipients
Schedule
| Webinar Title | Description | Date and Time |
| Understanding VAWA | This session will provide CoCs and ESG recipients an overview of VAWA and VAWA 2022 Reauthorization. | August 10, 2023 1:00 – 2:30 PM EDT |
| VAWA ETPs:CoC and ESG Requirements and Best Practices | This session will provide in-depth knowledge for CoCs and ESG recipients about developing an ETP as required by VAWA. Presenters will provide information about both requirements and best practices for ensuring ETPs are tailored to local strengths and needs. | August 17, 2023 1:00 – 2:30 PM EDT |
| Community Conversations: VAWA in Practice | This session will feature a panel of VAWA experts and community leaders discussing all aspects of VAWA implementation for CoCs and CoC/ESG recipients. | August 31, 2023 1:00 – 2:30 PM EDT |
Joining Instructions
The first webinar in the series, Understanding VAWA, will take place on August 10, 2023 from 1:00 – 2:30 PM EDT. Participants do not need to register in advance. It is strongly recommended that participants join the webinar 15 minutes prior to the start time. To join the webinar, simply access the login page at the link below.
| Join the Webinar |
Training Point of Contact
“VAWA 2022” Foundations for CoC and ESG Registrar | trainings@hudexchange.info