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May 2020
Introduction to Oregon’s Crime Victims’ Compensation Program
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Intended participants: Victim advocates working in system and community-based agencies, as well as allied professionals working with crime victims. Preference will be given to these individuals. PLEASE NOTE: Persons working for CASAs and CACs should register for the training specific to those categories as this training is not designed for work with those fields. A CAC training is scheduled for March 31st. Please reach out to Sara.L.Hoffman@doj.oregon.gov for more information or about a CASA training. Learn more about Oregon's Crime Victims'…
Dismantling White Supremacy Culture in/as a Form of Primary Prevention
In-person
Join the Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force (SATF) and Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence (OCADSV) for the first annual state-wide interactive prevention series; a series of workshops held around the state to build our individual and collective prevention skills and capacity. The 2020 series: Dismantling White Supremacy Culture in/as a Form of Primary Prevention, will provide attendees with an opportunity to: Examine white supremacy culture and the impact within S/DV work Recognize ways in which our own prevention…
Topic Preparing to Reopen: Lifting Up Strategies for Programs Serving Victims
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
As states begin to lift stay-at-home orders, service providers are working to determine the best path for their service users and organizations within the context of the ongoing public health crisis. Their path to reopening largely depends on the population they serve; with overall safety concerns impacting when, how, and to what extent they can reopen. During this interactive strategy session, a variety of providers who serve victims from diverse populations across the lifespan, will lead a panel discussion on…
Peer Support Call: Housing Undocumented Survivors of Trafficking During COVID-19
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
As we navigate the stress and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand that anti-trafficking programs may have questions or need support navigating shelter and housing systems. The FNTI Housing Project is hosting a series of peer support calls with service providers to discuss current challenges and strategies. The next call will address the housing needs of undocumented survivors during this difficult time. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from service providers on the front lines working to find creative solutions. The call will be…
Adapting and Sustaining Services for Formerly Incarcerated Survivors During COVID-19: A Panel Discussion
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people are at high risk for contracting COVID-19 and often have little or no access to reliable and consistent health care services. The health risks—coupled with the challenge of practicing social distancing in jails and prisons—have led correctional facilities around the country, particularly local jails, to accelerate releases. In many cases, however, people are returning home to the challenging, new reality of life during a global pandemic with very little access to the supportive services they…
June 2020
Human Trafficking Five-part Webinar Series
Regional Victim Assistance Training
TRAINING SUMMARY This 5-part training series, co-hosted by the Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force and the Oregon Department of Justice is intended to support professionals who may respond to survivors of human trafficking or commercial sexual exploitation. Training will review the basics of human trafficking, the importance of advocacy when investigating these cases, DOJ, and other statewide resources. Powerful Ink - Below the surface
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 Changing Face of Victim Services in Indian Country
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Crime Victims Community in COVID-19 Webinar The Changing Face of Victim Services in Indian Country Friday, June 12, 2020 | 3-4 p.m. EST Unfortunately, no segment of society is immune to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Tribal victim service providers are no exception. This webinar will provide an overview of how COVID-19 impacts the accessibility and delivery of victim services in tribal communities, and share some of the innovative strategies tribal victim service providers are using to continue their…
Family-Based Interventions: Resources of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Description: The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to help find missing children, reduce child sexual exploitation, and prevent child victimization. NCMEC works with families, victims, private industry, law enforcement, and the public. The Family Advocacy Division (FAD) is a specialized team of master-level trained child and family advocates who provide emotional support to families experiencing trauma when a child is missing or sexually exploited and offers expert guidance…
Economic Justice for Survivors with Disabilities During COVID-19 and Beyond
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Survivors with disabilities often face economic barriers to services and healing. They may live on a limited income (either due to sub-minimum wage, Social Security, or SSI) that restricts their ability to save money or spend on services. They may have limited housing and transportation options. This webinar will review some of the ways that survivors with disabilities are faced with economic challenges during COVID-19 and beyond, as well as provide strategies for overcoming barriers to ensure that survivors with…