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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
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…