Join us for VPEC

2023!

Registration Now Open!

A Hybrid Experience

August 24th & 25th 2023

@ the ESD Global Summer Experiences in New York!

We Are Better Together

#thepowerofwe

Changing the conversation together

Welcome to the 2023 Violence Prevention Education Conference! We're thrilled to invite you to this annual event that brings together individuals and organizations dedicated to creating a safer future. At VPEC, we believe in the power of storytelling and community to make violence prevention education accessible to all.

Our conference is a collaborative space where experts from around the world in the fields of education, psychology, social work, and Empowerment Self Defense come together. Representing global communities, these experts bring diverse perspectives and insights.

After the success of our virtual events in 2021 and 2022, we are excited to announce that this year's conference is a hybrid experience! Join us in person at the ESD Global Summer Experiences at Camp Echo or connect with us online through Whova. Whether you're a returning participant or a virtual friend, we can't wait to connect with you and build collaborative connections.

At VPEC, we're passionate about fostering a cultural shift towards a safer future. Through captivating speakers, interactive workshops, and innovative platforms, we'll equip you with the tools and knowledge to make a real impact in your communities.

As we find ourselves in accelerated growth and expansion, the sheer momentum of our progress often makes it hard to look back at the incredible accomplishments we've already achieved. This year's conference is an opportunity to slow down, look back in appreciation of the journey so far, and marvel at the collective and individual influence ESD has had in the world.

VPEC 2023 serves as more than just a conference – it is a moment of shared reflection, a global gathering of hearts and minds committed to violence prevention.It is a space to celebrate our victories, no matter how big or small, to share in the challenges that we've faced, and to learn from each other's experiences. By coming together, we gain the opportunity to strengthen our bonds, broaden our perspectives, and ignite the spark of collective change. Through this collaboration and mutual support, we can continue to innovate, adapt, and move forward in our mission. Let us take this chance to honor our progress, appreciate our present and envision our future together. Let's commemorate our journey, share our stories, and discover how we can collaborate to shape a safer future for everyone.

Join us at the 2023 VPEC and let's shape a safer tomorrow. We are better together!

VPEC 2023 is a Hybrid Event

Welcome to VPEC 2023, our hybrid event broadcasted from the beautiful campus of Camp Echo in partnership with the ESD Global Summer Experiences!

Create an account and profile with professional information
Plan your schedule and ensure you don't miss a session
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Receive on time updates from the event organizers

Ticket Discounts and Accessibility

As always, VPEC's goal is to remain accessible to all. Please use the following discount codes as necessary. Additionally, you will have the option to add-on a donation during checkout that helps us offset the cost of admission for other attendees. These codes are valid for virtual admission only. Please contact Nikki@powerofxyz.com for assistance with In-Person Passes.

Discount Codes

Ticket Donations

VPEC is an inclusive, supportive, and community-driven entity. We believe that no one should be denied access to violence prevention education due to their financial status. For this reason, we've included the option to include an additional donation with your ticket purchase, which will be directly used to cover ticket costs for other attendees.
You can make this selection in the "Ticket Add-On" section at checkout.

If further assistance is needed to please contact us at info@violencepreventioneducation.com

primary prevention

pri·ma·ry | \ ˈprī-ˌmer-ē pre·ven·tion | \ pri-ˈven(t)-shən

An educational system that focuses on recognizing and responding to violence the moment it starts

(n)

~ Yehudit Zicklin-Sidikman

About

What if our systems of education were about learning human rights and how to live together in safety and mutual growth?

What if we taught all people that they have the right to defend themselves from harm?

What if we taught people that it is their right to be treated with dignity and that everyone should treat them with respect?

Even deeper, what if we taught people to respect themselves enough to know that they are worth fighting for and know that they have the ability to respond and to stand up to various types of violence?

The conference will be dedicated to discovering methods that give people the skills and tools they need to navigate the world from a safe and empowered place.

Come be part of the change we need for a better, brighter, and safer future.

Together, we can and we will #FlipTheScript

on violence!

So far, much of the discourse on violence has been largely about secondary prevention that involves removing victims from abusive environments and providing treatment and assistance after the fact.

While secondary prevention is extremely important, we wholeheartedly believe that the time has come to emphasize primary prevention initiatives that will tackle our current culture of violence and create a safer world for all.

VPEC is the opportunity to create the cultural shift we so greatly need.

Safety is a human right, and until we address it for everyone, things will not change enough for all of us."

~ Stephanie Cyr, Self-Defense Instructor

Meet Yehudit

Yehudit (Yudit) Zicklin-Sidikman is a philanthropist and social entrepreneur who goes beyond vision, implementing solutions through action. She has founded both non-profit organizations and private companies dedicated to teaching Empowerment Self Defense (ESD), violence prevention, and personal safety strategies to all who want and need them. 

Yudit is the founder and CEO of MyPwr Ltd - a social tech startup whose mission is to create a smartphone app that brings Empowerment Self Defense (ESD) to everyone.

Yudit is the Founder and President of  ESD Global Inc., a US-based non-profit that makes in-person ESD training accessible worldwide.

Yehudit is a senior advisor of El HaLev, an Israeli NGO that provides ESD and martial arts instruction to women, children, and other vulnerable populations.   She is also its founder and former CEO.