BLOOM365

Dear DV/SA Prevention & Response Community,

At BLOOM365, our commitment has always been to bridge the gap between research and reality, ensuring that the youth and communities we serve receive evidence-based, impactful prevention education.

To maintain this standard while practicing strict fiscal responsibility, below is an update regarding our upcoming Summer Summit.

Due to unexpected disruptions and delays in funding, we have made the strategic decision to pivot the single-day event into a year-long Summit Series.

By spreading out our timeframe, we can more effectively manage cash flow for immediate upfront costs, such as venue fees and speaker honorariums, without compromising the quality, depth, or safety of our programming.

All previously submitted workshop proposals will be considered for the Winter/Fall hybrid Summits.

🗓️ The New Summit Series Schedule

This revised, fiscally responsible timeline, allows us to dive deeper into the three pillars of public health prevention:

☀️ Summer Summit: Primary Prevention
Focus: Preventing sexual assault against youth with disabilities
Date & Location: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | Great Wolf Lodge | 8am-4pm
(In person only.)

🍁 Fall Summit: Secondary Prevention & Empathy Awards
Focus: Rooting out risk factors and cultivating protective factors to prevent youth from using violence
Date & Location: Friday, October 2, 2026 | Great Wolf Lodge | 8am-4pm
(Hybrid option will be available for in person and virtual attendance.)

❄️ Winter Summit: Tertiary Prevention & Hope and Healing Brunch
Focus: Elevating safety and healing for youth victims.
Date & Location: Friday, February 5, 2026 (tentative) | Great Wolf Lodge | 8am-4pm (Hybrid option will be available for in person and virtual attendance.)

This staggered approach ensures that every dollar is maximized and every prevention topic gets the dedicated focus it deserves.

🩵 💜 We deeply appreciate your continued partnership, patience, and shared dedication to creating a world free from violence. 🧡 🩵

Thank you for standing with us as we navigate these adjustments and continue our vital work to uproot abuse in a generation.

Blooming forward,
Donna Bartos
Founder & CEO
[email protected]

SUMMER SUMMIT-REGISTER HERE: https://BLOOM365SummerSummit.eventbrite.com

BLOOM365 is hiring for a Program Manager Prevention & Sustainability!

This is an in-person role based in Phoenix, Arizona. The Program Manager Prevention & Sustainability, is responsible for the implementation of the Safety for All Primary Prevention Project, as well as core fundraising activities to sustain impact.

This dual-focus position splits time between cultivating critical community relationships to advance sexual violence prevention within the disability community and driving priority fundraising activities for organizational sustainability.

Learn more & apply now on Indeed at 🔗 indeed.com/cmp/Bloom365/jobs

Meet one of our amazing Peer Advocate Council members, Ruthu! 🎉

Do you know a young person who would be a great addition to the Peer Advocate Council? Send them the application today: https://forms.gle/KDzMZeLx6HZFHZja9

Need summer plans? ☀️🗓️

Add a BLOOM365 training to your list.

Link to all upcoming events: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/18047065298

Prevention that starts with young people has the power to uproot abuse in this generation and the next. 🤝

You now have more time to plan & register for the BLOOM365 Summer Summit!☀️🎉

Join us for an interactive summit focused on preventing dating abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault in a generation from July 26-28, 2026 in Scottsdale, AZ!

This event is open to ages 15 and up.

🔗 Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bloom365-summer-summit-at-great-wolf-lodge-az-tickets-1984156407226?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

Next stop: Las Vegas, NV ✈️

Join us for a three-day Peer Advocate training at the National Organization for Victim Advocacy Annual Training Event. We're bringing together young people ages 13-18 to foster safe, healthy relationships and take action against abuse.

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bloom365-teen-track-at-novas-52nd-annual-training-event-tickets-1980388986770?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

This Wednesday is Denim Day! 👖🫶

"Are you SURE?"

A new way to think about making sure you have consent. ⬆️

Consent is only given with a strong, enthusiastic “YES!”

When in doubt, use the acronym, “Are you SURE?”

S - Seek permission: Ask every time. Always seek permission or affirmation before proceeding with any physical touch.

U - Understand: Listen to the other person’s answer. Acknowledge their words and non-verbal cues to confirm understanding.

R - Respect: “No” means no. “Stop” means stop. This is the core rule: if there is a refusal, respect the “no.”

E - Explicit: Maybe does not mean yes. Consent is explicit (clear and definite) and never pressured or forced.

Have questions about consent? We’re here to help! Our advocates provide free, confidential, anonymous support on BLOOM365’s HelpLine!
☎️ Text or Call: 888-606-4673
💬 Chat Online: bloom365.org