Training and Learning Opportunities
2026 Lunch and Learn Opportunities
The 2026 Victim Assistance Section Lunch and Learns will take place the 3rd Wednesday of every month between 11:30am and 12:30pm. The meetings will take place via zoom. Participants can enjoy their lunch while listening about great services and supports available in the community and across the State of Iowa.
For more information on each meeting, open the 2026 Lunch and Learn schedule.
2026 Regional Victim Assistance Forums
Each of these regional forums will focus on Vicarious Trauma, Strangulation, 236/236A Protective Orders, Iowa VINE Protective Orders as well as a presentation from our host/community partner on their available supports and services.
Region 1
📅 Date: October 29, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Prairie Winds Event Center (Orange City)
🔗 Training Flyer
Region 2
📅 Date: November 24, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Wild Rose Casino (Jefferson)
🔗 Training Flyer
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Region 3
📅 Date: December 8, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Camp Courageous - Durgin Pavillion (Monticello)
🔗 Training Flyer
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Region 4
📅 Date: November 5, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Lenox Community Center (Lenox)
🔗 Training Flyer
Region 5
📅 Date: November 10, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Sigourney Public Library (Sigourney)
🔗 Training Flyer
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Region 6
📅 Date: January 19, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Belle Center (Mount Pleasant)
🔗 Training Flyer
Register Now!