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January 2020
Abuse and Violence Prevention Training
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
This training is provided by the Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force. Register for this training at http://oregonsatf.org/training/january-2020-comprehensive-abuse-and-violence-prevention-statewide-training/. Join us in Portland for a 3-day training dedicated to implementing effective violence and abuse prevention. Learn from people across the state doing this work in community settings, at domestic and sexual violence organizations, in Tribal Nations, on college and university campuses, and in child abuse intervention and prevention agencies, sexual health agencies, public health departments, K-12 schools, military institutions, and in many…
Strengthening Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs for Trafficking Survivors:
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Enhancing Identification, Case Management and Advocacy Domestic violence (DV) and sexual assault (SA) service staff increasingly provide assistance to survivors of human trafficking (HT). While there is no official estimate of the total number of HT victims in the U.S., the number of victims reaches into the hundreds of thousands when estimates of both adults and minors and sex trafficking and labor trafficking are aggregated. Nationally, DV/SA programs are adapting their services and outreach to better meet the needs of…
Identifying and Responding to Human Trafficking in the District
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
In honor of Human Trafficking Prevention Month, join us for free human trafficking training. Presented by Erin Kevin, Victim Specialist, FBI and Amanda Swanson, Human Trafficking Intervention Coordinator, ODOJ. CLE's and CE's anticipated. Bring your lunch! Location: Mark O Hatfield US Courthouse Jury Assembly Room 1000 SW 3rd Avenue Portland, OR 97204
February 2020
SAFeR Decision Making in IPV-Related Family Law Matters
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Description: SAFeR is an approach to decision making in IPV-related family law matters. It consists of four parts: (1) screening for IPV; (2) assessing the full nature and context of IPV; (3) focusing on the effects of IPV; and (4) responding to IPV in all recommendations, decisions, and interventions. Additional information can be found at https://www.bwjp.org/our-work/projects/safer.html. SAFeRwas developed by the Battered Women's Justice Project. There is no charge for the training. Lunch will be provided. We are checking into…
Introduction to Oregon Crime Victims’ Compensation
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Intended participants: Victim advocates working in system and community-based agencies, as well as allied professionals working with crime victims. Preference will be given to these individuals. PLEASE NOTE: Persons working for CASAs and CACs should register for the training specific to those categories as this training is not designed for work with those fields. A CAC training is planned for March 2020. Please reach out to Sara.L.Hoffman@doj.oregon.gov for more information about a CASA training. Learn more about Oregon's Crime Victims' Compensation…
Interviewing Survivors with Disabilities
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Register now for the next webinar in our 2020 End Abuse of People with Disabilities webinar series! About this Webinar Survivors of sexual violence with disabilities have unique needs when being interviewed as part of a criminal justice response. It is important that interviews balance a trauma informed approach with accessibility. Incorporating a trauma informed approach helps to reduce the possibility of revictimization. Ensuring that the interview is accessible may mean shorter interviews, interviews at alternative locations, or other modifications.…
Oregon State Basic Victim Assistance Academy – Winter 2020 Portland
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
The Oregon State Basic Victim Assistance Academy (Basic Academy) provides fundamental education for victim service providers and allied professionals who routinely interact with victims of crime. The Winter 2020 Basic Academy in Portland, Oregon, will require online distance learning on select dates in Late January-February, in addition to in-person learning from February 24-27, 2020. The Basic Academy is designed for advocates who are new to the role of advocacy. The curriculum includes sessions that cover the core competencies of victim advocacy…
The Use of Electronic Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
A wealth of potentially important information can be found in electronic form. This information can help a client’s case or jeopardize their privacy. In this webinar, we will explore the types of electronic data and how data forensics works. We will discuss an attorney’s role in identifying and preserving electronic evidence while also protecting their client’s privacy. We will review the requirements for OVW-funded attorneys when they are required to release personally identifying information in this context without a client’s…
Bias Victimization and Help-Seeking among Latino Adults
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Hate crimes and bias victimizations are often underreported. Similarly, the victimization experiences of Latino individuals are highly understudied. Given the current socio-political climate in the United States, it is even more important to understand the intersection of bias victimization and minority populations, as well as the degree to which these forms of violence are reported to formal and informal resources. Join researchers from the Violence and Justice Research Laboratory at Northeastern University as they talk about results of their study…
VAWA Confidentiality: Empowering Survivors, Protecting Information
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) requires OVW-funded victim service providers to protect survivors’ privacy. This interactive webinar will highlight how VAWA confidentiality requirements complement survivor empowerment and offer best practices for maintaining survivors’ privacy. By participating in this webinar, victim service providers will be better able to explain how the VAWA privacy requirements relate to survivor-centered advocacy.