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…

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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:…

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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.

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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This webinar will address how brain science explains the quality of elasticity in our brain function. It will describe how we can use this quality to develop new behaviors and thinking patterns that help us build resilience and wellness. Participants will learn how to identify more subtle, long-term impacts of trauma on their belief systems and how to engage in positive changes using what we know about elasticity.

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Survivors in Oregon led changes to Sexual Abuse Protective Orders (SAPO) via SB995 during the 2019 legislative session. These changes go into effect January 2020. Join us during this live webinar and find out what you need to know about changes to the law so that you can fully inform and support survivors in your community. Space is limited. Can’t make this webinar? We will record it and share it on the SATF website. Instructors: Debra Dority, State Support Unit,…

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