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January 2018
Sexual Assault Medical-Forensic (SANE) Mock Exams
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
This training is offered free of charge to SANEs/SAEs and advocates (system- and community-based). It is intended to support SANEs/SAEs and advocates who may respond to sexual assault medical-forensic exams by providing practice updates and mock exams in a supportive environment. A full list of all dates and locations available in 2018 can be found at: http://oregonsatf.org/calendar/trainings/ ». Depending on registration numbers, attendees may be invited to attend anywhere from a 4-hour timeslot to a 12-hour timeslot. CEU's provided.
Philosophies of Trans Inclusion
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
This webinar will provide an opportunity for attendees and knowledgeable panelists to explore philosophies of transgender inclusion in anti-violence work. We will focus not on the HOW, but the WHY -- not how we make services more accessible to trans survivors, but how and why our movements can and should commit to transgender justice and ending/addressing violence against trans people. Opportunities abound for all organizations, not only culturally specific programs, to strengthen their philosophical and practical commitment to inclusive and…
Intro to Oregon’s Crime Victim Compensation and Address Confidentiality Programs
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Learn more about Oregon’s Crime Victims’ Compensation and Address Confidentiality Programs. The CVCP works to ease financial burden suffered by hundreds of Oregonians each year. This training includes information about program eligibility and benefits, the application process and how payments are handled. Participants will be introduced to the CVCP Client Portal, where they will create an account and practice submitting an application electronically in our computer lab. Other functionality of the client portal will be explored. The ACP is a…
Domestic Violence and Disability: Working at the Intersection
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
People living with a disability are up to three times more likely to be victims of violent crimes, including sexual assault. Traditionally the domestic violence field has lacked a focus on providing accessible services and the disability field has been without a bridge to confidential advocacy services. This training will introduce types of disabilities, overview appropriate referrals for people with disabilities, and provide some history of the disability justice movement, opening up discussion of the intersectionalities between disability and race, class,…
From a Cycle of Violence to a Culture of Safety and Equality
Multi-sesson Online
Regional Victim Assistance Training
2018 web conference series PreventConnect is pleased to announce the 2018 web conference series, From a Cycle of Violence to a Culture of Safety and Equity. Join PreventConnect, our partners at Prevention Institute, and guests from across the country to discuss the value of community level sexual and domestic violence prevention, explore how sexual and domestic violence prevention relates to health equity and other forms of violence, and identify strategies, tools, and resources to support innovative approaches to sexual and…
Raising the Bar: Best Practices for Legal Advocacy for People with Disabilities
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Navigating the legal system can be challenging in the best of circumstances. When you also have a disability, additional barriers will arise. Legal advocates need to ensure that they are prepared to best provide services for people with disabilities as well as ensuring that courts are prepared to provide necessary accommodations. This webinar will explore best practices for legal advocates as well as innovative work to help survivors with disabilities and Deaf survivors navigate the legal system. Speaker Information: Matthew…
What You Need to Know from Survivors About Trauma-Informed Programming
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Merely understanding the concept of trauma-informed programming is not enough; this understanding must be integrated effectively into all levels of programming. In this session, providers will hear from survivors and learn about effective tools and processes to help them apply trauma-informed theories to day-to-day practice.
Abuse in Later Life:
Multi-sesson Online
Regional Victim Assistance Training
A Webinar Series for Civil Attorneys and Legal Advocates Overview: The National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) and the American Bar Association Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence have created a 5-part webinar series on Abuse in Later Life for civil attorneys, legal advocates and others who wish to gain a deeper understanding of Abuse in Later Life (ALL). The primary focus of these webinars will be addressing the needs of older victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.…
How to Navigate Amidst Overwhelming Times
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Whether because of trauma, crises, or really, really hard days-- Please join us for a day of raising awareness of trauma, vicarious trauma, and systematic oppression. Each event will be a foundational training These workshops will address how we're being impacted by current and past overwhelm, crises, toll, or trauma and establish concrete means for how to keep on keeping on both individually and collectively. Laura van Dernoot Lipsky will offer a compelling mix of personal insight, cutting-edge research, personal stories,…
February 2018
Leadership Institute
Multi-sesson Online
Regional Victim Assistance Training
National Victim Assistance Academy We are happy to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Spring 2018 NVAA Leadership Institute, which will be held from January 29 to April 13. This comprehensive training covers essential skills you need to guide, motivate, and support your staff to achieve your organization's mission and vision. In This Training, You Will... Interact with other victim service providers and our instructors. Become an effective leader. Learn the basics of effective leadership within organizations.…