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February 2023
February 2023 End Abuse of People with Disabilities Webinar: Supporting Black Deaf Survivors
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Supporting Black Deaf Survivors Healing from trauma is not one-size-fits-all. Black Deaf survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence must navigate a complex web of oppression, including audism and racism. Black Deaf survivors encounter a number of barriers to accessing healing services, including a lack of culturally responsive interpreters, a lack of tailored services to meet their unique needs and circumstances, and an over-reliance on the criminal legal system by mainstream programs. “For Deaf, by Deaf” survivor advocacy programs are designed to address…
March 2023
Oregon State Basic Victim Assistance Academy
Conference
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
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 March 2023 Basic Academy will be a hybrid training with online sessions on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 10am and 1pm throughout March, in addition to an in-person session in Portland, Oregon, on the final day of the course: Friday, March 31, 2023. During this 40 hour training, which spans four weeks, there…
Planning to Respond Well to Emergencies at Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault & Trafficking Programs
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Survivor Services Providers strive to create safe, confidential, healing spaces for trauma survivors. But even in those spaces, emergency situations can arise – threats of violence, medical crises, and escalating conflicts to name a few. You can’t know when an emergency will happen, but you can prepare to respond in advance. This webinar will support programs and their staff to identify the kinds of emergencies that can arise, develop a plan for responding effectively, and uphold confidentiality best practices. This…
May 2023
Talking Circle Series: Talking Circle: Supporting Families of Missing or Murdered Indigenous People
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
When a loved one goes missing or is murdered, the family experiences profound trauma, grief, and pain; the long-lasting impacts of a Missing or Murdered Indigenous Person (MMIP) are felt by entire communities. Support and services are available to assist families as they search for a loved one or seek justice on behalf of a family member. Join this no-cost webinar and hear from American Indian and Alaska Native panelists as they share services benefiting MMIP families, financial resources to…
Freedom Dreaming: Envisioning Healing Communities for Survivors with Disabilities and Deaf Survivors
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Freedom Dreaming is a concept that was put forth in 2003 by Professor Robin D.G. Kelly, a Black historian and author who is presently the Gary B. Nash Professor of American History at UCLA. To practice “freedom dreaming”, we are called to envision not what we are fighting against, but what we are fighting for. This practice, while only recently coined two decades ago, has been a practice long passed on through different generations of Black and Brown leaders. For our…
June 2023
Serving and Supporting LGBTQ+ Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
Webinar
We're excited to announce the second installment of our new FREE webinar series, NCVC Presents: Countdown to Boston. We'll welcome the National LGBTQ Institute on Intimate Partner Violence at 2 p.m. EST Wednesday, June 21, for "Serving and Supporting LGBTQ+ Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence." During this 1 1/2-hour virtual workshop, you'll learn about the unique and specific needs of LGBTQ survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) and best practices for providing interventions, support, and healing. IPV is one of…
September 2023
CVC Question & Answer Session
Multi-sesson Online
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Oregon Crime Victims' Compensation has some exciting changes! Join us for a question-and-answer time and learn more. This year, Oregon legislature approved changes to the Crime Victims' Compensation (CVC) program. CVC has more benefits and fewer restrictions than ever before. This training is recommended for any service provider who helps people apply for CVC. It is being offered in the morning and the afternoon, with content being the same for both sessions. Thursday, September 28th, at 9:00 am and again…
November 2023
Confidential DVSA Advocacy + Child Abuse Intervention in Partnership
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Part One of a two part series The systems and structures in place to support kids and youth after they experience violence or abuse can feel complicated and complex. This is especially true when trying to manage varying confidentiality and reporting requirements. To help support better wrap-around services for young people, the Oregon Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Task Force (SATF), in partnership with experts across Oregon, is hosting two webinars this fall to coincide with the release of new resources…
Mandatory Reporting + Confidential Advocacy in Youth Serving Settings
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Part Two of a two part series The systems and structures in place to support kids and youth after they experience violence or abuse can feel complicated and complex. This is especially true when trying to manage varying confidentiality and reporting requirements. To help support better wrap-around services for young people, the Oregon Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Task Force (SATF), in partnership with experts across Oregon, is hosting two webinars this fall to coincide with the release of new resources…
December 2023
Expert Q&A – Providing Services to Victims of Impaired Driving and DUI Crashes
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
On December 20 at 2:00 p.m. ET, the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Heather Ayala on "Providing Services to Victims of Impaired Driving and DUI Crashes.” Drunk, drugged, or distracted drivers are more likely to cause traffic crashes and cause harm or death. Drugged driving is increasing due to the opioid crisis, the prevalence of prescription drugs, and the laws legalizing recreational marijuana use. Distracted driving—engaging in…