Sheila Wellstone Award Reception 2009

Sheila Wellstone Award Reception 2009

The Sheila Wellstone Institute was very proud to honor Vice President Joe Biden and Lupe Serrano with the 2009 Sheila Wellstone Award for work to end domestic violence.

Celebrating 15 years of real change to end domestic violence

Celebrating 15 years of real change to end domestic violence

Over 200 movement leaders, advocates, activists, and students, joined members of Congress at the Annual Sheila Wellstone Institute event on Capitol Hill in Washington in October to celebrate VAWA's achievements and kick-off Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

New Partnerships, Survivor Engagement in 2009 Training

New Partnerships, Survivor Engagement in 2009 Training

This year, SWI and our partners provided training to over 500 surivivors and advocates in 2009!

We're Still Dancing Down the Aisle

We're Still Dancing Down the Aisle

After achieving internet fame, wedding dancers Jill and Kevin wanted to give back positively to the world.  They chose the Sheila Wellstone Institute to be the recipient of donations in honor of their commitment to violence prevention.

Big Plans to Build the Movement in 2010

Big Plans to Build the Movement in 2010

The Sheila Wellstone Institute already has several key trainings on the books for 2010, mobilizing survivors and advocates to make their voices heard at state capitols around the country.