Join us in September!
Join the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV) for our 2026 Virtual Conference on September 2nd and 3rd, 2026. This two-day event is a statewide gathering focused on strengthening advocacy, deepening connection, and exploring innovative approaches to supporting survivors and our North Carolina communities.
This year’s conference will bring together advocates, prevention professionals, clinicians, housing and shelter staff, educators, campus professionals, survivor leaders, and multidisciplinary partners from across North Carolina and beyond.
Through engaging workshops, conversations, and community-building opportunities, participants will explore the evolving realities of domestic violence work and the collective strategies needed to sustain our movement.
Conference Dates: September 2nd and 3rd, 2026
Location: Virtual
Registration details coming soon!
About the Conference
Our 2026 Virtual Statewide Conference is designed to create space for learning, collaboration, and connection among professionals and community members working to address domestic violence and other intersecting forms of harm. This year we have three focus areas:
- Leadership
- Mental Health and Substance Use and Domestic Violence
- Housing and Shelter
Additional session content areas will center:
- Organizational sustainability
- Prevention and community engagement
- Trauma-informed and survivor-centered practices
- Campus and youth/young adult advocacy
- Culturally responsive services
- Systems advocacy and coordinated responses
Participants will leave with practical tools, emerging strategies, and renewed connection to the broader movement to end domestic violence.
Conference Schedule
Who Should Attend?
Our conference welcomes anyone who shares the mission of supporting survivors, advancing prevention efforts, and strengthening communities impacted by domestic violence.
This conference may be especially relevant for:
- Domestic violence advocates
- Clinicians and mental health professionals
- Social workers and case managers
- Shelter and housing staff
- Prevention educators
- Campus professionals and Title IX staff
- Healthcare professionals
- Legal system professionals
- Community-based organizations
- Faith leaders
- Survivor leaders
- Students and emerging professionals
- Policy advocates and other State Coalition partners
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the conference fully virtual?
Yes. All conference sessions and events will take place virtually through our online conference platform.
Will sessions be recorded?
No, sessions will only occur live!
Can non-members attend?
Yes. The conference is open to anyone who supports NCCADV’s mission.
Are scholarships available?
No, we have worked to make this conference as accessible as possible with our conference registration rate beginning at $30.00.
How do I contact conference staff?
Please email training@nccadv.org for all conference related inquiries.
Will you offer Continuing Education Hours?
We are currently exploring this as an option for our mental health professionals! Stay tuned for updates!
When does registration open?
Registration will open June 15th, 2026. Early Bird registration will be available until July 31st Registration will close August 28th
When does call for proposals open and close?
Call for proposals will open June 1st and close by June 30th, 2026. All applicants will be notified by July 15th. To submit a proposal, please Submit a Proposal Here
Join Us in Building a Stronger Movement
The work to end domestic violence requires collaboration, innovation, and community care. We hope you’ll join us for the 2026 NCCADV Virtual Statewide Conference as we learn together, strengthen our connections, and continue building safer communities across North Carolina.
