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November 2018
The Statewide Sexual Assault Law Enforcement and Prosecutor Training Project
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Date: November 14, 2018 - November 16, 2018 Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Roseburg Police Department Cost: Free MCLE: Yes CE: Yes Scholarships Available: Yes The Statewide Sexual Assault Law Enforcement and Prosecutor Training Project This training aims to increase the capacity of the Criminal Justice System to effectively and empathically respond to, investigate and prosecute sexual violence crimes. The training’s materials and presentations, delivered through a trauma-informed lens, will focus on improving our understanding and handling of sexual violence crimes and their impact on…
Indian Country Criminal Jurisdiction and Search and Seizure
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
For law enforcement, attorneys and advocates. Presented by the Burns Paiute Tribe and U.S. Attorney's Office. Please join us at noon for lunch provided by the Burns Paiute Tribe. To register, email: Johanna.Costa@usdoj.gov.
Effective Telenursing Response to Sexual Assault
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
On November 14, 2018, 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 Susan Chasson, M.S.N., J.D., SANE–A and Dr. Sheridan Miyamoto on "Effective Telenursing Response to Sexual Assault." In this session targeted toward Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, participants will learn about some of the advantages to telenursing, as well as some of the potential obstacles, such as cross-state licensure, credentialing for nurses responding to a…
Uncovering Sexual Assault in Domestic Violence Calls:
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
An Improved Law Enforcement Response to Assess for Sexual Violence, Build an Evidence Based Case and Reduce Gender Bias Course Description Research tells us that sexual violence is a common component of intimate partner violence, but victims are often far less likely to disclose acts of sexual violence than physical violence, in their contacts with law enforcement. Investigators should therefore make it a standard practice to assess whether sexual violence is also occurring in cases of intimate partner violence. This…
Uncover Disparity:
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Safety & Accountability Audit Design and Data Collection History, society, and peoples' lives are complex. The factors that reinforce or diminish safety, well-being, and risk for victims of violence against women are also complex. There is no universal victim and there is no universal offender. Yet institutions frequently impose a "one-size-fits-all" response, cutting off avenues of potential safety and support. Praxis Institutional Analysis tools seek to understand where and how and for which victims an institutional practice is problematic. This webinar…
SANE/SAE 40-hr Adult/Adolescent
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Date: November 26, 2018 - November 30, 2018 Time: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Location: Clackamas, OR Cost: $300 in-state/$500 out of state CEU: 40 Scholarships Available: No 40-hour adult/adolescent SANE training November 26-30, 2018 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Portland Metro Crime Lab Clackamas, OR This 40-hour training fulfills the didactic requirement to practice as an adult/adolescent SAE/SANE. Clinical and non-clinical components required before practicing as a SAE/SANE are expected to be coordinated independently by the trainee following this training. These requirements will be outlined and you will…
December 2018
Developing Culturally Responsive, Trauma Informed Services and Responses
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Part 1 Community practitioners continue to seek better ways to incorporate trauma-informed practices and policies in systems that are built to provide safety, healing, and justice. This two-part webinar series will explore how a survivor’s ability to access services can be affected by the intersections of trauma, bias, violence, and other identities. In this webinar, we will look closely at the impact of culture on an individual’s trauma and healing; how language, food, customs, status, spiritual beliefs, and other cultural…
Reduce Attrition Rates of Sexual Assault Through Proper Charging Decisions and Effective Jury Selection Webinar
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Course Description Despite extensive research exploring the dynamics of sexual assault and common profiles of survivors and perpetrators, crimes of sexual violence continue to be misunderstood by the average juror, prosecutor, and judge.Too many people still believe the outdated myths of "real rape" that shift blame from the offender to the survivor. This webinar will dispel the myths of "real rape," then focus on the charging decision and the art of jury selection for successful prosecutions of sexual assault offenders.…
Developing Culturally Responsive, Trauma Informed Services and Responses
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Part 2 Community practitioners continue to seek better ways to incorporate trauma-informed practices and policies in systems that are built to provide safety, healing, and justice. This two-part webinar series will explore how a survivor’s ability to access services can be affected by the intersections of trauma, bias, violence, and other identities. In this webinar, we will look closely at the impact of culture on an individual’s trauma and healing; how language, food, customs, status, spiritual beliefs, and other cultural…
Confidentiality Between Victim Advocates and Survivors in the Tribal Criminal Justice System
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
This timely and important webinar will discuss the challenges that victim/survivors face as they participate in the tribal judicial system. It will also offer best practices for advocates in understanding and supporting victim confidentiality and privilege. Presented by: Rob (Roberta) Valente Domestic Violence Policy & Advocacy