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October 2019
A Collaborative Approach to Child Abuse Intervention
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Audience: Priority will be given to professionals from our 14-county region associated with county multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) and/or child abuse intervention centers. Space is limited to 120 attendees. Professionals from MDTs outside our 14-county region are welcome to register and will be confirmed as space permits. Registration: All registration is online. Each attendee must register individually. Please click on the following link to complete your registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8LWCKM7 Confirmation: Registration is not finalized until you receive an email confirmation notice. Questions:…
Succession Planning within Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Organizations, Part 2
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Leadership transitions can be challenging. For non-profit organizations to succeed, it is essential to think critically about the long-term leadership needs of the organization and to prepare for leadership transitions. Presenters will discuss key elements of a departure defined (planned) succession plan, and describe a process to plan for leadership transition within a domestic violence/sexual assault organization. The webinar will also showcase the experience of succession planning and on boarding process of an executive director in an organization that serves…
SANE/SAE 40 hr Training
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
This 40-hour training fulfills the didactic requirement to practice as an adult/adolescent SAE/SANE. After the training, attendees are expected to independently coordinate required clinical and non-clinical components before practicing as an SAE/SANE. This training will Include an outline of these requirements and helpful suggestions to complete them. You must be able to attend the entire 40-hour training to register and have at least two years of experience as an RN to be eligible for training. Cost: $300 in state/$500 out…
Shifting the Dialogue on Engaging Men and Healthy Relationships
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
his session will provide an overview of the state of the field of addressing sexual violence in higher education with a focus on engaging boys and men. The discussion will offer new perspectives on bystander behavior programs and education around “consent.” The goal of this session is provide strategies to build sustainable programming to engage men; taking this beyond prevention and toward healthy relationships and aspirational masculinity. About the Speaker: Don McPherson is the author of You Throw Like a Girl:…
Tribal Domestic Violence Courts and Dockets
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
This webinar will address how a tribal DV court/docket narrows the possibility of manipulation during the encounter with the legal system as well as the benefits and challenges of designing a tribal domestic violence court/docket, importance of protocol development and sustainability of a specialized court/docket.
Sexual Exploitation of Youth: A Trauma Informed Mental Health Perspective
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
6 CEUs (approval of CEUs pending approval from the NASW) Gain an understanding of youth impacted by sexual exploitation. The training will include an overview of sexual exploitation in our communities, trauma and related impact, diagnostic considerations in youth with extensive trauma related to exploitation, and how to move from conceptualization to diagnosis and treatment Speaker: Cassie Trahan LCSW, RN, Executive Director & Co-Founder of A Village for One To register: Please send an email to Amanda.L.VanTil@doj.oregon.gov with your name,…
Trauma & Brain Science: Why is My Work Following Me Around?
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
This webinar will address how brain science explains the longer-term effects of trauma and how it impacts us in various aspects of our lives. It will teach participants how to identify trauma responses as opposed to other problems. It will provide skills to address specific impacts related to how trauma effects our work, our ability to focus, our ability to get regular, restful sleep, and our relationships. It will offer options for seeking support or assistance when individual skills practice…
Rapid Rehousing for Domestic Violence Victims: Examining Two Approaches
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Victim advocates and funders recognize the need for effective programs to provide swift housing solutions to survivors of domestic violence. The 2016 VOCA Rule change permitted greater flexibility in funding transitional housing programs for victims. Evaluation of the various housing models is a critical step toward achieved desired outcomes for victims. Two research collaborations between VOCA Administrators and their state Statistical Analysis Center, in Iowa and Maine, recently undertook formative evaluations of specific rapid rehousing programs for domestic violence victims.…
LGBTQ+ Healthcare and Implications for Healthcare Partnerships and Advocacy
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Join Alexxis and Jaxyn in partnership with OCADSV to explore the potential of healthcare partnerships and advocacy with LGBTQ+ survivors. We will review the basics of LGBTQ+ advocacy, and review statistics and research surrounding the prevalence of violence and intersecting health issues, as well as examples of resilience of those most impacted within this community. We will discuss complex trauma and oppression facing LGBTQ+ communities, as well as give examples of advocacy within agencies and healthcare settings to improve the experiences and increase…
November 2019
Anti-Oppression Train the Trainer
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Intended audience: OCADSV member programs only, minimum 2 staff members per community-based DV/SA organizations. Additional staff members, inquire with Renee. Questions regarding the training? Please email: Renee at renee@ocadsv.org