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May 2020
Lessons Learned from Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Sites
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
This webinar will discuss the strategies and lessons learned from 17 sites that implemented new policies and procedures in the collection and processing of sexual assault kits. Discussions will also include the experience of incorporating SANE programs and staff into multidisciplinary reform efforts. Coordinating efforts between a SANE program with the justice system and other community stakeholders will also be included. Educational Objectives: 1. Increased knowledge regarding how 17 sites across the country are implementing new policies and procedures regarding…
Topic Preparing to Reopen: Lifting Up Strategies for Programs Serving Victims
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
As states begin to lift stay-at-home orders, service providers are working to determine the best path for their service users and organizations within the context of the ongoing public health crisis. Their path to reopening largely depends on the population they serve; with overall safety concerns impacting when, how, and to what extent they can reopen. During this interactive strategy session, a variety of providers who serve victims from diverse populations across the lifespan, will lead a panel discussion on…
Peer Support Call: Housing Undocumented Survivors of Trafficking During COVID-19
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
As we navigate the stress and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand that anti-trafficking programs may have questions or need support navigating shelter and housing systems. The FNTI Housing Project is hosting a series of peer support calls with service providers to discuss current challenges and strategies. The next call will address the housing needs of undocumented survivors during this difficult time. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from service providers on the front lines working to find creative solutions. The call will be…
Adapting and Sustaining Services for Formerly Incarcerated Survivors During COVID-19: A Panel Discussion
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people are at high risk for contracting COVID-19 and often have little or no access to reliable and consistent health care services. The health risks—coupled with the challenge of practicing social distancing in jails and prisons—have led correctional facilities around the country, particularly local jails, to accelerate releases. In many cases, however, people are returning home to the challenging, new reality of life during a global pandemic with very little access to the supportive services they…
June 2020
Economic Justice for Survivors with Disabilities During COVID-19 and Beyond
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Survivors with disabilities often face economic barriers to services and healing. They may live on a limited income (either due to sub-minimum wage, Social Security, or SSI) that restricts their ability to save money or spend on services. They may have limited housing and transportation options. This webinar will review some of the ways that survivors with disabilities are faced with economic challenges during COVID-19 and beyond, as well as provide strategies for overcoming barriers to ensure that survivors with…
July 2020
Ibram X. Kendi on “How to be an Antiracist”
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
2019 Guggenheim Fellow and New York Times bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi will discuss his renowned book “How to Be an Antiracist” on Monday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m. with Dr. Charlene M. Dukes, president of Prince George’s Community College. Dr. Dukes is the first African-American woman to serve as president of the College and has 30 years of progressive leadership experience and administrative responsibility in higher education. The conversation will be streamed live online on Crowdcast, Facebook, YouTube, and…
August 2020
Introduction to Oregon Crime Victim Compensation
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Description 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. Please reach out to Sara.L.Hoffman@doj.oregon.gov for more information or about a CASA training. Learn more about Oregon's Crime Victims' Compensation (CVC) Program. CVC works to ease…
November 2020
Introduction to Status, Realities, Legal Framework and Future of Indigenous Peoples in the United States and Canada
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
You don’t have to be a lawyer to join the first-ever signature event on behalf of the American Bar Association (ABA), co-sponsored by the Canadian Bar Association (CBA), to celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November. Join us as our esteemed panelists discuss the current status and resiliency of indigenous peoples in the United States and Canada. The panelists will address the critical question of how past discriminatory – and even brutal governmental policies – led us to the current…
December 2020
Developing and Implementing the Minnesota Youth Trafficking and Exploitation Identification Tool
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Join us for a webinar on how the Minnesota Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking project developed a tool and guide to help identify minor and youth victims of trafficking or exploitation. The webinar will include: • A presentation on how Minnesota’s team of experts developed the Minnesota Youth Trafficking and Exploitation Identification Tool (MYTEI Tool) and Guide; • A discussion about key considerations related to training and implementation of the MYTEI Tool; • An opportunity…
Ask an Expert: Applying for Your First Federal Grant
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
What is the process for applying for a federal grant and how do you get started? Register for this free webinar discussion on the steps of applying for a federal grant. A panel of experts will divide the steps into manageable actions, offering their insight and answering participant questions during this hour-long session. Based on the process to apply for Office for Victims of Crime human trafficking grants and funding, discussion topics will include: • Drafting a compelling application and…