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November 2020
Dismantling White Supremacy Culture in/as a Form of Primary Prevention
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
The focus of these workshops is to engage white folks about: 1.) How white supremacy culture is showing up in our S/DV organizations 2.) How we as individuals and as a movement contribute to white supremacy culture 3.) How we can create strategies to disrupt and strive to dismantle white supremacy culture People of Color and people of all racial identities are welcome in this space. We know that spaces intended to engage white folks around dismantling racism can be…
Introduction to Status, Realities, Legal Framework and Future of Indigenous Peoples in the United States and Canada
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
You don’t have to be a lawyer to join the first-ever signature event on behalf of the American Bar Association (ABA), co-sponsored by the Canadian Bar Association (CBA), to celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November. Join us as our esteemed panelists discuss the current status and resiliency of indigenous peoples in the United States and Canada. The panelists will address the critical question of how past discriminatory – and even brutal governmental policies – led us to the current…
SOAR to Health and Wellness (English)
Regional Victim Assistance Training
The 2hr Live SOAR to Health and Wellness training is jointly provided by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The module is a collaboration between the Administration for Children and Families Office on Trafficking in Persons and the HHS Office on Women’s Health, supported by the National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center. The SOAR trainings are developed in collaboration with subject matter experts in the field, those with lived experiences,…
December 2020
Alcohol-Facilitated Sexual Assault
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Join the VRLC and special guest Jonathan Kurland, Attorney Advisor at AEquitas, for a presentation on the toxicology involved in alcohol-facilitated sexual assault. Jon will break down the toxicological effects of alcohol on the body, review common issues and challenges related to the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases where alcohol is present, and discuss how societal attitudes about alcohol affect determinations of victim credibility and collaboration between allied professionals.
Developing and Implementing the Minnesota Youth Trafficking and Exploitation Identification Tool
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Join us for a webinar on how the Minnesota Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking project developed a tool and guide to help identify minor and youth victims of trafficking or exploitation. The webinar will include: • A presentation on how Minnesota’s team of experts developed the Minnesota Youth Trafficking and Exploitation Identification Tool (MYTEI Tool) and Guide; • A discussion about key considerations related to training and implementation of the MYTEI Tool; • An opportunity…
Ask an Expert: Applying for Your First Federal Grant
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Thursday, December 10, 2020 (3- 4:00 p.m. EST) What is the process for applying for a federal grant and how do you get started? Register for this free webinar discussion on the steps of applying for a federal grant. A panel of experts will divide the steps into manageable actions, offering their insight and answering participant questions during this hour-long session. Based on the process to apply for Office for Victims of Crime human trafficking grants and funding, discussion topics…
Ask an Expert: Applying for Your First Federal Grant
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
What is the process for applying for a federal grant and how do you get started? Register for this free webinar discussion on the steps of applying for a federal grant. A panel of experts will divide the steps into manageable actions, offering their insight and answering participant questions during this hour-long session. Based on the process to apply for Office for Victims of Crime human trafficking grants and funding, discussion topics will include: • Drafting a compelling application and…
Meeting the Needs of LGBTQ+ Survivors with Disabilities
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
People with disabilities experience interpersonal violence at a higher rate than individuals living without disabilities. The likelihood of people with disabilities experiencing interpersonal violence increases with each additional marginalized identity they occupy. This webinar will review best practices for supporting survivors with disabilities who also identify as LGBTQ+. Service providers will receive training on how to support the self determination of LGBTQ+ survivors with disabilities as well as strategies for overcoming social and institutional barriers these individuals experience accessing services…
Meeting the Needs of LGBTQ+ Survivors with Disabilities
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
People with disabilities experience intimate partner violence at a higher rate than individuals living without disabilities. The likelihood of people with disabilities experiencing intimate partner violence increases with each additional marginalized identity they occupy. This webinar will review best practices for supporting survivors with disabilities who also identify as LGBTQ+. Service providers will receive training on how to support the self determination of LGBTQ+ survivors with disabilities as well as strategies for overcoming social and institutional barriers these individuals experience…
January 2021
Effective Management Series
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Your board of directors sets the tone and direction of your organization. How do you build a strong, diverse, and engaged board? Once you accomplish that, how do you maintain member involvement? The Developing and Managing a Board of Directors training will provide a step-by-step guide to building an effective board, as well as offer strategies for keeping members involved and accountable. This training is intended for staff within victim service organizations who work closely with a board of directors.…