Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT)

The Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) is a 501(c)(3) organization that condemns violence and oppression in all its forms. They stand with all who work for equality and peace. IVAT is a leading international resource and training center, founded in 1984 as FVSAI and headquartered in San Diego, California with a satellite office in Honolulu, Hawai`i.

IVAT is a one-stop shop to address and end violence. They host 2 international summits annually, house 4 academic journals, provide a wide array of trainings addressing violence, abuse and trauma-- many of which can be used toward specialty certificates and continuing education, and offer vital professional and clinical services to San Diego County and beyond. They believe collaboration across systems is key to putting an end to violence and abuse.

Mission:
Their Mission is to promote violence-free living by improving the quality of life for individuals on local, national and international levels by sharing and disseminating vital information, improving cross-discipline collaborations, conducting research and trainings, and providing direct professional services, program evaluation, and consulting.

Vision:
Their Vision is a world free from violence, abuse, and trauma

Core Values:
Integrity – Commit to the principles of mutual respect, fairness, honesty, professionalism, and promoting justice and equality for all. Honor and follow up on commitments; seek to conduct ourselves using the highest standards of behavior.
Inclusion– Foster an inclusive and diverse environment that honors and appreciates multi-cultural, international, and multi-disciplinary perspectives; strive to encourage open-mindedness, networking and collaboration.
Social Responsibility – Contribute to social change and foster an institutional environment committed to empowerment and fairness; overcoming oppression and prejudice. Build a community based upon shared goals, governance and accountability.
Innovation – Develop and disseminate relevant state-of-the-science educational resources and continually evolve their services to adapt to the needs of the community. Strive to be at the forefront of continuous learning and growth to the fields of violence, abuse and trauma.
Empathy – Foster an environment that promotes caring , understanding and empowering individuals, families, communities and societies.