Bisexual Crime Victims: Least Visible, Most at Risk It’s often said they have “the best of both worlds,” but victimization rates tell a very different story. Bisexuals make up the largest part of the LGBTQ community, yet are the most invisible and have some of the highest rates of victimization. This webinar will go over the statistics, look at some of the reasons why this population is so invisible and at-risk, and explore the long-term health implications of these facts.…

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Stopping It Where It Starts: Disrupting the LGBTQ Polyvictimization Pathway in Childhood Many victim service professionals have recognized that members of the LGBTQ community often experience polyvictimization, but did you know data shows victimization typically starts in childhood? LGBTQ children and youth often experience bullying not only in schools, but also at home. This webinar will illuminate how these lifelong victimization patterns start and, more importantly, how adults can easily and safely intervene to make a substantial and long-lasting difference…

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Best Practices of Law Enforcement in Working with LGBTQ Victims Many studies have shown that having law enforcement serve as the “front door” of victim services has a chilling effect on LGBTQ victims, who often refuse to have voluntary contact with police. This webinar will highlight some of the most effective and replicable law enforcement practices being implemented across the country to improve law enforcement/LGBTQ community relations.  About this 3-part webinar series: LGBTQ Trauma and Resilience: A virtual training series…

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Improving LGBTQ/Law Enforcement Relationships: A Webinar for Community Advocates Every LGBTQ community advocate has seen it: LGBTQ crime victims who refuse to access justice, compensation, and/or healing services because they fear having to deal with law enforcement. Can the problem be fixed? Yes, it can! This webinar will highlight some of the most effective and replicable law enforcement practices being implemented across the country to improve law enforcement/LGBTQ community relations. Specific attention will be paid to the roles LGBTQ advocates…

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The Center for Victim Research Free Virtual Institute August 5-9, 2019    Our theme, Using Trauma Research to Inform Victim Services, will guide practitioners and researchers through a mix of live and recorded sessions, and plenty of peer-to-peer discussion opportunities. This is an event not to be missed! Sign up today to reserve your space! This free online event is designed for victim service providers and victim researchers. The event will feature: Live and recorded sessions from top researchers and practitioners…

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About This Virtual Engagement Series The spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the rapidly evolving circumstances in which we find ourselves present an opportunity for us to come together and tackle these unprecedented challenges together. Survivors need victim services now more than ever. Protecting against the spread of COVID-19 is creating new dynamics and barriers to services for survivors. It is also creating an urgent call to action for advocacy programs. How do we stay connected with survivors and continue…

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