Vivian Clecak, Founder and CEO of Human Options, was honored and recognized at the 14th Annual International Conference on Violence, Aubse and Trauma with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her leadership and contributions to the field of domestic violence prevention, programs, and education. 

The Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) is an international resource and training center at Alliant International University located in San Diego, California where the conference was held this year.

The mission of IVAT is to provide professional training and information dissemination to improve the quality of life for those affected by violence, abuse, and trauma on local, national, and international levels.

IVAT was founded in July 2005, when the nationally acclaimed Family Violence and Sexual Assault Institute (FVSAI) joined Alliant International University. FVSAI was established to address the need for a national resource and training center that focused directly on family violence issues.

The 14th Annual Conference welcomed attendees and speakers from all over the United States and the world.