The Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) is an international resource and training center. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals on local, national and international levels by sharing & disseminating vital information, improving collaborations & networking, conducting research & training, assisting with direct professional services, program evaluation, & consulting to promote violence-free living. Find out more about joining the National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence at http://www.npeiv.org/