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October 2017
Mass Violence Communications
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
The OVC TTAC Helping Victims of Mass Violence and Terrorism: Planning, Response, Recovery, and Resources Toolkit web training series continues with an in-depth look at the Communications protocol. Communication itself is an intervention tool, so it is important to consider how you are sharing information. Information is shared effectively when— It helps to sustain order, security, safety, and integrity in a crime scene and during the investigation by providing direction to those at or near the scene. It decreases anxiety…
Mass Violence Communications
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
The OVC TTAC Helping Victims of Mass Violence and Terrorism: Planning, Response, Recovery, and Resources Toolkit web training series continues with an in-depth look at the Communications protocol. Communication itself is an intervention tool, so it is important to consider how you are sharing information. Information is shared effectively when— It helps to sustain order, security, safety, and integrity in a crime scene and during the investigation by providing direction to those at or near the scene. It decreases anxiety…
November 2017
Board Responsibilities & How to Engage Your Board in Fundraising!
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Want to improve your board of directors? Would you like your board of directors to be more engaged in fundraising and development? This is the workshop for you, whether you are a board member, executive director or development staff member. Participants will leave the workshop with a better understanding of: Board responsibilities and expectations How to attract professionals who will enhance your board of directors How to engage your board of directors in fundraising Taking the fear and mystery out…
A Dangerous Defense
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
"Blackout" in Alcohol Facilitated, Non-Stranger Sexual Assault Cases -- Course Description Few cases are more challenging for investigators and prosecutors than non-stranger sexual assaults that involve alcohol use, especially voluntary drinking on the part of the victim prior to the assault. Among other challenges, a recent defense that has been raised successfully nationwide is the possibility of the victim having "blacked out," and consenting to sexual activity, but not remembering doing so. The so-called "blackout" defense is particularly problematic because…
Domestic Violence and the UCCJEA
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
The Legal Resource Center on Violence Against Women (LRC), in partnership with the National Center for State Courts, will be holding a free webinar on basic interstate custody issues for court personnel and their local partners This webinar will provide court personnel with an overview of the various laws that govern interstate custody cases and how to best respond to individuals who have relocated from one state to another and are seeking court orders regarding custody, visitation, or protection. Deborah…
One Size Does Not Fit All
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Serving Culturally Diverse Survivors with Disabilities-- Victims of sexual or domestic violence come from every race, ethnicity, and background imaginable. One of the most challenging aspects of serving survivors is ensuring that you are providing culturally competent services to all, no matter what their background. In this webinar, we will explore the complicated goal of providing culturally specific services to survivors with disabilities. It will discuss strategies for making services both culturally relevant and accessible. The webinar will take an…
Intro to Oregon’s Crime Victim Compensation & 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…
Restorative Justice / Restorative Practices Webinar
Multi-sesson Online
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Learn more about restorative justice and practice pathways for your community during this three part webinar series. Join us for the entire series starting in November. (Part 1- November 15) covers foundational information, (Part 2- December 4) discusses structural framework and (Part 3- January 17) explores application of methods. Details of each session in the Learn More section. Register for each session individually. Part 1: A foundation for Relationship and Restorative Practices. Examine the history and philosophy, values, and principles…
Developing and Implementing a Response to Sexual Assault in Tribal Communities
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Expert Q&A-- On November 15, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. e.t., the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Theresa Friend and Tatewin Means on "Developing and Implementing a Response to Sexual Assault in Tribal Communities." The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), in partnership with the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) and Indian Health Service (IHS), held a National Roundtable Discussion on Sexual Assault in Indian Country with…
Human Trafficking: Inside the Survivor’s Mind
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Explain the definition of sex trafficking and describe why this is a serious problem that needs our attention. Demonstrate why victims are not often identified as we look at a survivor’s police record to show the invisible signs of trafficking. Review and understand the mind of a survivor. Describe complex PTSD and why a survivor does not run from her trafficker, understand how resilience helps in recovery, and what the recovery process looks like. What's In It For You Upon…