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December 2017
Specialist Interview Course
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Using behavior analysis insights into perpetrators of sexual crimes against children to inform the creation and implementation of effective interview strategies In this 5-day Specialist Interview Course, participants will learn to use behavior analysis insights into perpetrators of sexual crimes against children to inform the creation and implementation of effective interview strategies. By understanding how and why sexual abuse takes place, those working at the front line of child protection are better placed to intervene and safeguard the most vulnerable…
January 2018
Sexual Assault Medical-Forensic (SANE) Mock Exams
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
This training is offered free of charge to SANEs/SAEs and advocates (system- and community-based). It is intended to support SANEs/SAEs and advocates who may respond to sexual assault medical-forensic exams by providing practice updates and mock exams in a supportive environment. A full list of all dates and locations available in 2018 can be found at: http://oregonsatf.org/calendar/trainings/ ». Depending on registration numbers, attendees may be invited to attend anywhere from a 4-hour timeslot to a 12-hour timeslot. CEU's provided.
Intro to Oregon’s Crime Victim Compensation and Address Confidentiality Programs
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Learn more about Oregon’s Crime Victims’ Compensation and Address Confidentiality Programs. The CVCP works to ease financial burden suffered by hundreds of Oregonians each year. This training includes information about program eligibility and benefits, the application process and how payments are handled. Participants will be introduced to the CVCP Client Portal, where they will create an account and practice submitting an application electronically in our computer lab. Other functionality of the client portal will be explored. The ACP is a…
Domestic Violence and Disability: Working at the Intersection
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
People living with a disability are up to three times more likely to be victims of violent crimes, including sexual assault. Traditionally the domestic violence field has lacked a focus on providing accessible services and the disability field has been without a bridge to confidential advocacy services. This training will introduce types of disabilities, overview appropriate referrals for people with disabilities, and provide some history of the disability justice movement, opening up discussion of the intersectionalities between disability and race, class,…
How to Navigate Amidst Overwhelming Times
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Whether because of trauma, crises, or really, really hard days-- Please join us for a day of raising awareness of trauma, vicarious trauma, and systematic oppression. Each event will be a foundational training These workshops will address how we're being impacted by current and past overwhelm, crises, toll, or trauma and establish concrete means for how to keep on keeping on both individually and collectively. Laura van Dernoot Lipsky will offer a compelling mix of personal insight, cutting-edge research, personal stories,…
February 2018
Oregon State Victim Assistance Basic Academy
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
The Oregon State Victim Assistance Basic Academy (Basic Academy) provides fundamental education for victim service providers and allied professionals who routinely interact with victims of crime. The Basic Academy will require online distance learning on select dates in January and February, in addition to in-person learning from February 12-15, 2018. The Basic Academy is designed for advocates who are new to victim services. The curriculum includes sessions that cover the core competencies of victim advocacy taught by local advocacy experts.…
Introduction to Oregon’s Crime Victim Compensation and Address Confidentiality Programs
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Learn more about Oregon’s Crime Victims’ Compensation and Address Confidentiality Programs. The CVCP works to ease financial burden suffered by hundreds of Oregonians each year. This training includes information about program eligibility and benefits, the application process and how payments are handled. Participants will be introduced to the CVCP Client Portal, where they will create an account and practice submitting an application electronically in our computer lab. Other functionality of the client portal will be explored. The ACP is a free mail forwarding service…
Healthy Teen Relationship Summit
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Come learn more about HAVEN, the Teen Troupe, and our work in the community. Topics include: ACES and Trauma, Dress Code Policy, Objectification, Social Media/Technology and the intersection of TDV, and Trauma Informed Online Spaces.
March 2018
Oregon Child Forensic Interview Training
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
This 3 1/2 day, comprehensive training teaches the Oregon Interviewing Guidelines Forensic Interview Structure, which is designed to gather the greatest amount of reliable information in a child-sensitive, developmentally-appropriate, and legally-defensible manner. The Oregon Child Forensic Interview Training is evidence-based, supported by current research, and approved by the National Children’s Alliance to meet the Forensic Interview Training Standards. This training is typically attended by Center-Based child forensic interviewers, Law Enforcement, and DHS professionals.
Core DV/SA Advocacy Training
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Featuring an ensemble cast of highly-experienced instructors, this week-long training is designed to fulfill the state training requirements for domestic and sexual violence victim advocates. Applications will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis, with priority given to individuals who are currently working for or volunteering with a coalition member program in good standing, as well as new advocates who have not already received the core DV/SA advocacy training in-person. Maximum 50 attendees. Scholarship benefit for coalition member programs Confirmed attendees from coalition member programs located…