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April 2019
The SAFeR Approach to Child Custody Cases Involving Domestic Violence
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
The SAFeR Approach to Child Custody Cases Involving Domestic Violence The SAFeR approach to child custody cases involving domestic violence helps practitioners screen for and understand the full nature, context and effects of abuse so that they can respond with safe and workable parenting arrangements. SAFeR can be used by attorneys, advocates, judicial officers, custody evaluators, guardians ad litem and survivors and is implemented through the use of worksheets and practice guides. This webinar will introduce SAFeR and expose participants…
Vulnerable and Underserved: Victim Advocacy for Incarcerated LGBTI Survivors
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
This webinar will look at strategies for helping one of the most vulnerable groups in detention: people who identify as LGBTI. Featuring an LGBTI survivor of sexual abuse in detention, the webinar will cover high incidence of prior trauma among LGBTI prisoners and barriers they face in accessing LGBTI-sensitive support services. The presenters will highlight the ways that advocates can use the Prison Rape Elimination Act standards as a tool to ensure the safety and dignity of LGBTI prisoners. The…
Healing Informed Care for Survivors from Historically Marginalized Communities
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Presenter: Zoe Flowers, WOCN, Inc. Sexual Assault, domestic violence, systematic oppression and other forms of trauma can take a toll on the body, mind, and spirit. Additionally, navigating the courts, criminal justice system and even the medical profession can leave survivors, advocates and other healing professionals feeling stressed out and re-victimized. Survivors and advocates alike need time to breathe, relax and re-orient themselves with their authentic self. This interactive webinar is designed to provide participants with techniques to slow down…
The Hidden Epidemic: Intersections of IPV, Chronic Pain, and Substance Use Disorders
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
This webinar is the second in our health webinar series. Building on the first webinar, presenters will discuss the importance of distinguishing public health definitions of intimate partner violence (IPV) versus criminal, legal definitions and what this means for addressing health impacts of violence. Participants will learn about the multi-directional intersections of intimate partner violence, chronic pain, and substance use disorders as relates to the current opioid epidemic; discuss tools for advocates to use in working with survivors and tools…
Intimate Partner Violence Experienced by Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Individuals:
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
A Look at National Data The Center for Victim Research invites you to attend our upcoming webinar, “Intimate Partner Violence Experienced by Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Individuals: A Look at National Data" on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 from 4 to 5 pm ET. Despite the large body of literature examining issues of intimate partner violence (IPV), relatively little is known about IPV experienced by lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals. Previous studies suggest that LGB individuals can be at greater…
May 2019
Autonomy is Safety: Using Supported Decision-Making to Facilitate the Safety of People with Disabilities
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
This webinar will outline the problems with historic responses to violence against people with disabilities and review supportive strategies that can be applied to help people with disabilities live safer, more autonomous lives.
Ordinary Magic: Working with Survivors of Violence
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Presenters: Olga Trujillo and Patricia Moen Resilience builds our ability to overcome risk, oppression and adversity to succeed in life. Researchers have been studying resilience for about 50 years and find that resilience is everywhere. It only takes ordinary interactions to help build or bolster the magic of resilience. That resilience helps people overcome the challenges in their lives while we try to change the conditions that create those challenges. This webinar will explore how we can work with survivors…
Law Enforcement Response: Approaching Your Work with a Trauma-Informed Lens
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
On May 29, 2019, at 2 p.m. e.t., the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Marcus Bruning on "Law Enforcement Response: Approaching Your Work with a Trauma-Informed Lens." Victims react to the psychological trauma of a crime in various ways. In order to ensure they receive the care they need, you must become familiar with the impact of trauma and the concept of trauma-informed care. This session will…
June 2019
Identifying Signs of Elder Abuse or Neglect
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
On June 12, 2019, at 2 p.m. e.t., the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Andy Mao and Mark Lachs, M.D., M.P.H. on "Identifying Signs of Elder Abuse or Neglect." In October 2017, the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act was signed into law. The law requires the U.S. Department of Justice to take a number of steps to both enhance its own efforts and to support the…
Myths and Realities of Identity Change
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Identity change is an often misunderstood and a flawed process in the United States. Advocates must be very cautious when working with survivors who seek assistance in changing their names and social security numbers. This webinar will explore the risks and benefits of identity change, including the legal and practical implications of identity change; challenges and obstacles survivors may face; privacy planning; and effective alternatives to identity change.