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December 2019
Sexual Abuse Protective Order: What you need to know about changes to the law
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
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,…
Sexual Exploitation of Youth: A Trauma Informed Mental Health Perspective
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Gain an understanding of youth impacted by sexual exploitation. The training will include an overview of sexual exploitation in our communities, trauma and related impact, diagnostic considerations in youth with extensive trauma related to exploitation, and how to move from conceptualization to diagnosis and treatment. Speaker: Cassie Trahan, LCSW, RN, Executive Director and Co-Founder of A Village for One. To register please send an email to Amanda.L.VanTil@doj.oregon.gov with your name, organization, position, and preferred training date/location. Training sessions: Thursday, June…
Housing First for Youth Survivors of Trafficking
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Youth survivors often have limited options and access to housing services or are placed in housing situations that may not be trauma-informed. Survivors of human trafficking between the ages of 13-24 have additional and specialized needs that housing programs need to account for. This webinar introduces the concept of Housing First for youth survivors. It will address common practices found in youth programs that are harmful to survivors and how trauma-informed, survivor-centered practices can be implemented. * Participants may submit questions to presenters prior…
January 2020
Abuse and Violence Prevention Training
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
This training is provided by the Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force. Register for this training at http://oregonsatf.org/training/january-2020-comprehensive-abuse-and-violence-prevention-statewide-training/. Join us in Portland for a 3-day training dedicated to implementing effective violence and abuse prevention. Learn from people across the state doing this work in community settings, at domestic and sexual violence organizations, in Tribal Nations, on college and university campuses, and in child abuse intervention and prevention agencies, sexual health agencies, public health departments, K-12 schools, military institutions, and in many…
Strengthening Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs for Trafficking Survivors:
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Enhancing Identification, Case Management and Advocacy Domestic violence (DV) and sexual assault (SA) service staff increasingly provide assistance to survivors of human trafficking (HT). While there is no official estimate of the total number of HT victims in the U.S., the number of victims reaches into the hundreds of thousands when estimates of both adults and minors and sex trafficking and labor trafficking are aggregated. Nationally, DV/SA programs are adapting their services and outreach to better meet the needs of…
Identifying and Responding to Human Trafficking in the District
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
In honor of Human Trafficking Prevention Month, join us for free human trafficking training. Presented by Erin Kevin, Victim Specialist, FBI and Amanda Swanson, Human Trafficking Intervention Coordinator, ODOJ. CLE's and CE's anticipated. Bring your lunch! Location: Mark O Hatfield US Courthouse Jury Assembly Room 1000 SW 3rd Avenue Portland, OR 97204
February 2020
SAFeR Decision Making in IPV-Related Family Law Matters
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Description: SAFeR is an approach to decision making in IPV-related family law matters. It consists of four parts: (1) screening for IPV; (2) assessing the full nature and context of IPV; (3) focusing on the effects of IPV; and (4) responding to IPV in all recommendations, decisions, and interventions. Additional information can be found at https://www.bwjp.org/our-work/projects/safer.html. SAFeRwas developed by the Battered Women's Justice Project. There is no charge for the training. Lunch will be provided. We are checking into…
Introduction to Oregon Crime Victims’ Compensation
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
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. A CAC training is planned for March 2020. Please reach out to Sara.L.Hoffman@doj.oregon.gov for more information about a CASA training. Learn more about Oregon's Crime Victims' Compensation…
Interviewing Survivors with Disabilities
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Register now for the next webinar in our 2020 End Abuse of People with Disabilities webinar series! About this Webinar Survivors of sexual violence with disabilities have unique needs when being interviewed as part of a criminal justice response. It is important that interviews balance a trauma informed approach with accessibility. Incorporating a trauma informed approach helps to reduce the possibility of revictimization. Ensuring that the interview is accessible may mean shorter interviews, interviews at alternative locations, or other modifications.…
Oregon State Basic Victim Assistance Academy – Winter 2020 Portland
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
The Oregon State Basic Victim Assistance Academy (Basic Academy) provides fundamental education for victim service providers and allied professionals who routinely interact with victims of crime. The Winter 2020 Basic Academy in Portland, Oregon, will require online distance learning on select dates in Late January-February, in addition to in-person learning from February 24-27, 2020. The Basic Academy is designed for advocates who are new to the role of advocacy. The curriculum includes sessions that cover the core competencies of victim advocacy…