People with disabilities experience intimate partner violence at a higher rate than individuals living without disabilities. The likelihood of people with disabilities experiencing intimate partner violence increases with each additional marginalized identity they occupy. This webinar will review best practices for supporting survivors with disabilities who also identify as LGBTQ+. Service providers will receive training on how to support the self determination of LGBTQ+ survivors with disabilities as well as strategies for overcoming social and institutional barriers these individuals experience…

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Join NCVLI for a discussion of the ways in which the response to the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted victims’ rights legal practice. This online training will identify key rights that have been implicated by criminal justice system actors’ responses to the pandemic and articulate ways in which victims’ rights lawyers have been responding. As each jurisdiction’s justice system is continuing to adapt to this ever-changing reality, the training will include opportunities for practitioners nationwide to participate and share promising practices…

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People with disabilities are more likely to experience sex trafficking than their peers. Traffickers deliberately target victims they think will be easily isolated and controlled, so conditions surrounding people with disabilities, including the fact that they are marginalized, devalued, and isolated, make people with disabilities more vulnerable to this type of abuse. A trauma-informed approach to supporting sex trafficking survivors with disabilities recognizes signs and symptoms of trauma, resists re-traumatizing survivors, and provides safe and accessible services and healing. This webinar…

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Research has shown that people with disabilities experience increased risk of domestic and sexual violence compared to people without disabilities. They also experience unique challenges in receiving healing and support, everything from receiving outreach for services through participating in programming. This conversation will help you begin to understand the unique dynamics of sexual and domestic violence in the lives of people with disabilities and the barriers they face when seeking services. You will also receive practical guidance for making your…

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The past year has brought unprecedented challenges and evolving landscapes for all of us. For those who were already underserved - such as survivors with disabilities - COVID-19 amplified the barriers that exist to have their healing and justice support needs met, and further increased their experiences of isolation. Providers have leveraged their creativity, flexibility and relationships to adapt and ensure that survivors with disabilities were able to sustain services during this difficult time. Join us for this panel discussion,…

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This is a training for judges. Upcoming online trainings presented by the Oregon Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Task Force and Oregon Judicial Department will look at the importance and application of creating trauma-informed courtrooms. Trainers are Dr. Chris Wilson and Judge Shaun Floerke (retired). This registration form is for THREE trainings. Only one registration is necessary. Neurobiology of Trauma, April 6 Trauma-Informed Courtroom, May 4 Vicarious Trauma and Resilience, June 8

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This training is for Court Staff. Upcoming online trainings presented by the Oregon Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Task Force and Oregon Judicial Department will look at the importance and application of creating trauma-informed courtrooms. Trainers are Dr. Chris Wilson and Judge Shaun Floerke (retired). This registration form is for THREE trainings. It is only necessary to register once. Neurobiology of Trauma, April 6 Trauma-Informed Courtroom, May 6 Vicarious Trauma and Resilience, June 10

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