help us find sponsors for an anti-domestic violence conference in Washington DC

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About Operation: Safe Escape

Operation Safe Escape is an initiative of OSPA, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. And we have one simple goal: to make sure that every victim of domestic violence has the resources, information, and confidence that they need to leave their abusive partner.

We fight against domestic violence in two ways. First is by empowering the individuals impacted by domestic violence, helping them (and their children) turn from victims to survivors. We first help to develop secure communication channels with their support system and local shelters, and then build on that to provide security and safety guidance relevant to their current step in the process. This takes a team of up to 30 security professionals in different disciplines, as well as software and application developers and other specialists.

Next, we make sure that the survivor has a safe place to go. To do this, we work with shelters, safe houses, and advocacy groups in developing security solutions and training staff on counter-surveillance and other security concepts.

The Domestic Violence Safety and Security Conference

On September 13 and 14, 2018, we'll be hosting a conference in Washington DC. This two-day event will help train domestic violence shelter and safe house employees, as well as those in similar roles, on some of the most important safety and security concepts that they need to know. This approach was based on multiple training requests, as there's no formal program for those individuals. As a result, the risk is increased for them and for the residents they're trying to protect.

Topics will include physical security, operations security, detecting and countering surveillence, social networking, computer security, crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) and other important topics. In order to accommodate those that can't attend in person, we will be recording the entire event. We'll also be giving away important tools and software, and orienting the attendees on their use.

Because this conference will be free to attend, we need help with sponsorships. This will help us fund the AV rental, recording costs, lunches for attendees, and other expenses. Those running the shelters and safe houses need every dollar they can get to provide for their clients and improve their security posture- the last thing we would want to do is take away from their already-constrained resources.

So, here's the ask. We need your help to identify and reach out to sponsors. Any amount would help, and we'd be happy to recognize them in social media, on our website, to the attendees, and on the recording that will be widely distributed. We'll be offering a tiered recognition structure for that purpose.

Thanks!

PS: please note that we do not discriminate, but will help all victims of domestic violence regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other factor.