Surviving loved ones of murder victims present unique challenges and opportunities for the advocates and other professionals who work with them. This webinar is designed to help participants better meet those challenges and opportunities by enhancing their understanding and skills for working with this unique set of crime survivors. This webinar is most appropriate for those with intermediate or advanced experience and training in working with crime victims but is helpful also to beginning advocates. This two-part workshop will overview…

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During this interactive one-hour event, you will gain insight into provider feedback collected in our 2021-22 Labor Trafficking Needs Assessment survey. Consider the needs in your area and interact directly with your fellow providers and the Framework team as you weigh in on the training topics and resources coming your way in the year ahead. Is this event for me? This event is targeted to direct service providers of all experience levels, training and technical assistance partners, and any other…

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Over the past 25 years, there have been significant strides in what we know about the developing brain from birth through adolescence. This presentation will provide an overview of that research, along with promising practices and protocols that build resilience. The webinar will explore topics including risk, resiliency, and protective factors, along with an examination of the underlying impact that adverse childhood experiences can have on cognitive and emotional development and decision-making.

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This virtual Conversation with the Field will be a discussion focused on how families and advocates, with adequate and culturally appropriate response from law enforcement, can promptly respond in the event a loved one goes missing, and/or is found murdered. Understanding systemic disparities, attendees will discuss what families and advocates can do to engage law enforcement once someone has gone missing or found murdered. Discussion topics will include the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Toolkit, Lethality Assessments, and how…

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This one-hour panel discussion hosted by NCVC and The FINRA Foundation brings together experts from FINRA, The SafetyNet Project at NNEDV, and The CyberCrime Support Network for an open conversation on how technology and financial fraud intersect, helping attendees identify what these scams look like, options for reporting, and providing tangible resources that can be shared with victims experiencing financial fraud.  

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On September 29, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. e.t., the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Tara Hughes and Victoria Shelton on "Are You Prepared? The Role of Victim Assistance Providers in Preparing and Responding to Incidents of Mass Violence." Mass violence incidents require preparation and coordination across a wide range of organizations and stakeholders. As a victim assistance provider, you may be expected to respond and support victims…

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As hate crime and bias incident rates continue to increase across the United States and in Oregon, the legal landscape for victims of hate crimes and bias incidents in Oregon shifted with the adoption of Senate Bill 577. Over the past two years, advocates and attorneys throughout the state have begun defining effective practices to help victims navigate the new laws and services SB 577 introduced. The National Crime Victim Law Institute’s (NCVLI) September 29, 2021 Advanced Victim Assistance Academy…

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Register for a live, no cost Ask an Expert webinar discussion on human trafficking data on Thursday, October 21 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. eastern time. One organization cannot meet all of the needs of a human trafficking victim. Establishing partnerships with local organizations is essential for both identifying potential victims and offering comprehensive services. Three experts will offer insight and answer participant questions during this hour-long session. During the discussion, the panel will share ideas on how to build…

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