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June 2020
The Impact of Reopening Communities on Supportive Services
Regional Victim Assistance Training
The Impact of Reopening Communities on Supportive Services As governments push to lift lockdowns, there are fears of a resurgence in COVID-19 cases and other unforeseen consequences. Meanwhile, other regions are becoming new epicenters. These uncertainties create evolving challenges for women's shelters and other organizations working to protect survivors of violence while anticipating a surge of survivors seeking safe shelter and support. In these webinars, we will assess the current situation for the shelter movement.
Virtual Conversations: Victims’ Rights in the Era of COVID-19
Multi-sesson Online
Regional Victim Assistance Training
A series of panel discussions with leading victims’ rights advocates on fighting for victims’ rights during COVID and how we can face future challenges to victims’ rights. This is an opportunity to discuss strategies to ensure victims’ rights and interests are factored in standing court and executive orders, and the many policies emerging that dictate our new ways of life.
Victims’ Rights in the Era of COVID-19
Regional Victim Assistance Training
The National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI) is pleased to present Victims' Rights in the Era of COVID-19, a free two-day national virtual conversation. Join us as we focus on how to protect victims' rights in the midst of global pandemic. As we navigate rapid policy changes and fight to uphold rights, it is more important than ever that we come together to learn from one another. The two days will feature a series of panel discussions with leading victims’…
When Coercion Feels Like Choice: impact of sex trafficking on the brain
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Join two nationally recognized trainers as they integrate the experience of being domestically sex trafficked with the science of trauma. About this Event This event occurs from 10:00am-12:00pm PDT on THREE consecutive Fridays, June 12, 19, & 26. At the age of 17, Bekah Charleston found herself trapped as a victim in the world of domestic sex trafficking. This six-hour training, split into three two-hour webinars over three consecutive Fridays, will feature Ms. Charleston sharing her experience of survival, while…
The Way Forward: Shaping the Future with Culturally Specific Innovations
Regional Victim Assistance Training
The Way Forward: Shaping the Future with Culturally Specific Innovations Tuesday, June 23, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PT Moderator: Zoe Flowers Panelists: Purvi Shah and Maria del Rosario Franco-Rahman This dynamic virtual roundtable will highlight the need to lift up the pre-pandemic innovations being made by culturally specific organizations in reaching and supporting survivors from communities of color. Participants will be provided with culturally specific responses that extend beyond leaving, going to shelter, and calling the police. Participants will…
Elder Abuse: What Do We Know from Research and Practice
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Please join us for our June webinar: Elder Abuse: What Do We Know from Research and Practice CVR researchers Storm Ervin and Erica Henderson will present findings from CVR’s synthesis on elder abuse, exploring a wide range of abusive behaviors and including materials produced by researchers, practitioners, and organizations dedicated to aging and elder abuse. Our guest speaker, Mary Lynn Kasunic, from the Area Agency on Aging, Region One, will describe practitioners’ observations in the field and the nation’s first…
July 2020
Heading Off the Risk of Exploitation
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Heading Off the Risk of Exploitation After natural disasters we know the risk of exploitation rises. What we don’t know is how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact the risk of exploitation. This webinar will discuss preparing for the aftermath of the pandemic, ideas for reducing exploitation of vulnerable/targeted populations, and ways NGOs can support exploited individuals.
Boys and Men of Color: Healing from Systemic and Interpersonal Trauma
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Please join us for this virtual roundtable to engage in an intergenerational conversation about the hurt, pain, and rage experienced by boys and men of color. Panelists will contextualize the role of racial and historical trauma within the experience of interpersonal violence and trauma. Insight on how trauma symptomatology for men of color has often been criminalized and a hypersensitivity of Black and Brown male masculinity can contribute to over-policing Black and Brown communities, police brutality and murder, dehumanization, and…
A Right to Know: What Human Trafficking Survivors and Their Advocates Need to Know About Monetary Remedies in the Law
In 2003, Congress amended Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) to add a civil remedy provision. Most states have now followed Congress’ lead by passing human trafficking laws that also included a survivor’s right to sue. For many years these civil remedy provisions in the law have been underutilized in the fight against the crime of human trafficking. This seminar is designed to serve as an introduction to the civil remedy options available to survivors. Questions To Be Answered By This…
The Way Forward: Shaping the Future of Protective Structures
Regional Victim Assistance Training
The Way Forward: Shaping the Future of Protective Structures Tuesday, July 7, 11:00 to 12:30 PT Moderator: Zoe Flowers Panelists: Purvi Shah, Maria del Rosario Franco-Rahman, Annika Leonard, and Lórien Castelle Participants will be asked to explore the importance of community-based solutions for addressing gender-based violence and will be provided with an overview of current community-based models for change. This discussion will also highlight the critical role of allies and will share methods for building meaningful relationships and supporting culturally…