Guided by the visionary legacy of our founder, Fay Honey Knopp, Safer Society remains steadfast in its mission to end sexual and social violence. The launch of our Continuing Education Center gave us a potent, new method for pushing this mission forward: bringing training into the offices of mental health professionals across the country and even around the world through convenient online access. To date, we have reached over 9,000 professionals and continue to grow. But not everyone in the field has the financial ability to attend or view more than one or two of these crucial trainings per year. This limitation is especially problematic for those just entering the profession.
That’s why we have established the Fay Honey Knopp Learning Initiative. This initiative will provide free access to Continuing Education Center trainings for qualified mental health professionals in the field of sexual and social violence prevention. Our goal is to share the latest knowledge and expertise with as many people in our field as is possible.
Our 2026 Goal: $40,000 to Transform 160 Careers
In 2025, your generosity enabled 80 professionals to access high-quality training in sexual and social violence prevention.
These award recipients come from across the globe, all dedicated to mental health and social change. They support children, teens, adults, and families through community agencies, sexual assault centers, refugee programs, prisons, and courts. They provide treatment for people who have offending behaviors, services for survivors, and advocacy to prevent and respond to sexual and social violence.
For 2026, we’re aiming even higher.
We are committed to raising $40,000 in 2025, providing professional development opportunities for 160 individuals who would otherwise be unable to afford them. Safer Society is matching this vision by increasing our own contribution from $1,000 last year to $5,000 in 2026—a five-fold leap honoring Fay “Honey” Knopp’s legacy and our commitment to creating a world free from sexual and social violence.
Are you interested in applying for a chance to benefit from this initiative? Click here to jump to the application process!
Every contribution directly funds professional development, equipping mental health professionals with the tools to create lasting change. Your support helps build safer communities and works towards a society free of sexual and social violence.
- First Round: $20,000 to be raised by May 30, 2026, and distributed June 3, 2026
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Award Details
Each of the two rounds will include the following awards:
- 2 awards: 30 Hours (Value: $1,050)
- 10 awards: 16 Hours (Value: $560 each)
- 20 awards: 8 Hours (Value: $280 each)
- 48 awards: 4 Hours (Value: $140 each)
Awards can be used for Safer Society CE events or non-CE events, live or on-demand.
Application Process
The first round of applications will open on April 1, 2026. The application deadline will be April 30, 2026. Only the first 100 applications will be accepted.
The FHK Learning Initiative Application Committee will review submissions, and the first round of awards will be announced on June 3, 2026.