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Past Events

The list below offers just a glimpse into the many events, community gatherings, trainings, and educational opportunities DVPN has hosted over the years. Countless more moments of connection are still to come.

 

Annual Commemoration

Remembrance & Resilience:
Many wonderful community members, survivors, and loved ones attended our Remembrance and Resilience event on October 29th, 2025. This was a labor of love and we’re so honored to have created a space to remember lives lost to domestic violence. In this ceremony, we honored victims of domestic violence in our community by reading their names aloud and lighting a candle for them. Loved ones were invited to share memories as well, allowing us to more fully remember each person.

Along with amazing speakers, art, and interactive displays, our attendees worked together to weave a community tapestry, exemplifying how people can come together to create something beautiful.

Remembrance grounds us. It helps us heal what’s been harmed, hold what matters, and center those who deserve safety and care. In domestic violence prevention, remembering each other is an act of resistance and hope. When we can provide welcoming spaces for people to heal and grieve together, we’re strengthening these core pillars of DVPN’s mission, and therefore strengthening our community.

It is our hope to hold more events and spaces such as Remembrance & Resilience in an effort to bring more awareness to the severity of domestic violence and how important prevention work is.

On the other hand: No more names to read. This is our goal.

When a community comes together, it’s a beautiful thing. But, it’s our hope that in the future, we don’t have to commemorate any more lives lost to domestic violence. Instead, we hope for no more lives lost, no more persons harmed – no more names to read.

There’s a lot of work ahead, but we sincerely thank you for coming on this journey with us so far.

Annual Night with the Network Fundraiser (2014-Present)

Every year, we host a fun evening of food, drinks, music, games, and auction items for community members, stakeholders, advocates, and any community members lending their support to enjoy. We invite our community to be part of our mission to combat domestic violence by purchasing a ticket, donating monetarily or through raffle donations, or with a generous sponsorship.
2014-Present

  • Past Themes: Trivia, Golden Girls, BINGO Prom, Mardi Gras, A Roaring Good Time, & more

Family Fun Fest & Cookouts

  • Family Fun Fest 2021 – 2024
  • Have a Blast with Brightwood
  • One Community, One Cookout

Project HEAL

Through our Project HEAL (Hearing and Empowering Survivors through Art) initiative, we hosted various workshops throughout Central Indiana, bringing projects that participants can work on while learning about art as one method to healing. These workshops led to A Night with Project HEAL, an art show that was held on the first Friday of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 2024. Workshop participants chose to have their pieces on display or for sale at the show (100% of sales on pieces created by survivors went back to the survivor). Some workshops included: Planter Decorating & Potting, Collage Making, Mosaic Making, and more.

In 2025, we partnered with Damien Center during DVAM for an art showcase about healing and resiliency. Also, some of the artwork from the workshops in 2025 were showcased at the Remembrance and Resilience event.

Summits & Trainings

  • Community Training Series: Free, well-attended virtual training sessions covering topics like DV101, healthy boundaries, DV in the LGBTQIA+ community, and trauma-informed care for community members and professionals.
  • DVPN x Sista 2 Sista Youth Summit Series: Youth-centered summits empowering young people, especially young women of color, to lead conversations on identity and prevention.
  • Informed & Transformed Summit: A large-scale prevention summit featuring expert speakers (including Sheila Robinson-Kiss) and interactive sessions on key violence prevention topics.
  • Healing Through Connection: Adult & Youth Editions: Workshops focused on healing, emotional wellness, and building supportive relationships for both adults and young people.
  • Do’s & Donuts of Dating: A fun, interactive session breaking down healthy vs. unhealthy relationship behaviors in an approachable, youth-friendly way (donuts provided, of course).
  • Empowerment Across Identities: LGBTQIA+ DV Summit: An inclusive summit focused on IPV in LGBTQIA+ communities, centering education, resources, and affirming support, with guest speakers and interactive activities.
  • DVAM DV101 Virtual Trainings: Foundational domestic violence education sessions offered virtually during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to increase community knowledge.

Community Collaborations & Events

  • TrapDoor Tattoos Irvington Pride Flash Tattoo Benefit x DVPN: A Pride event where proceeds from flash tattoos supported DVPN while raising awareness for LGBTQIA+ survivors.
  • Race Away from DV with ICADV (2023): A collaborative run/walk event promoting awareness and prevention of domestic violence across Indiana.
  • Indianapolis Monumental Marathon: RUN for a Cause!: A fundraising initiative where participants ran in support of DVPN’s mission and survivor services.
  • Wine, Dine, & Unwind: Galentine’s Day Event: A community gathering centered on self-care and celebrating supportive relationships.
  • Restorative Justice Listening Sessions: Facilitated conversations to hear community voices and explore healing-centered, non-punitive approaches to harm.
  • DVPN Book Club: A space for reflection and dialogue using literature to explore domestic violence, identity, and healing.
    • Past book clubs include: “The Black Woman’s Guide to Overcoming Domestic Violence” by Robyn Gobin and Shavonne J. Moore-Lobban: Focused discussion on healing, resilience, and culturally specific experiences of Black women.
    • “In the Dream House” by Carmen Maria Machado : A conversation exploring queer relationships and complex narratives of abuse and identity.
    • And more!
  • Heartbeat Conversations: Healthy Relationships: Open discussions centered on building and sustaining healthy, respectful relationships.
  • Friendsgiving with DVPN x Brightwood: A community-centered gathering focused on gratitude while sharing a delicious meal together.
  • Light Up the Circle Purple (DVAM 2023): A public awareness event honoring survivors and recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
  • Go Outside With DVPN: Mental Health Live Hike: A wellness-focused event combining nature, movement, and mental health awareness.
  • Movie Night Screenings: Community film screenings followed by discussions on relationships and healing.
  • So You Think You Can Dance Battle (#Dance4DVN): A youth dance competition promoting expression and awareness of domestic violence prevention.
  • Community Day of Rest: A healing-focused event offering tools for self-care, reflection, and community support for women of color.