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July 2019
Identifying and Serving Survivors of Child Sex Trafficking: Essentials for Civil Legal Services Providers
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Sexual violence cuts across every boundary of race, ethnicity, and class. Yet for girls at the margins, the experience of sexual violence and the trauma that results often funnels girls into the juvenile justice system. When we fail to recognize and appropriately address their trauma and needs, we deny girls the protections afforded to other victims of sexual abuse. What do civil legal services providers need to know to identify survivors of domestic child sex trafficking? How can civil legal…
The Future of Victim Services
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
On July 17, 2019, at 2 p.m. e.t., the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Mary Vail Ware and Marti Kovener on "The Future of Victim Services." The field of victim services has marched from a movement to a profession. Join us to hear about current trends and growth in the field and how to use innovation to better serve victims. Note: This session will be recorded and…
Understanding Oppression and Promoting Equity
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Part of the Mobilizing Communities: Engage for Change series Although rates of violence vary from group to group, research indicates that beyond the individual level, historically marginalized communities simultaneously experience multi-layered interpersonal and structural violence. To work alongside and mobilize historically marginalized communities and partners, practitioners must find non-traditional methods of engagement. This series will help organizations understand the critical components of building effective and sustainable alliances. Presented by Caminar Latino Registration closes July 17
Housing Child Trafficking Victims: A Look at the National Landscape
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
The Center for Victim Research invites you to attend our upcoming webinar, “Housing Child Trafficking Victims: A Look at the National Landscape" on Thursday, July 25, 2019 from 2 to 3 pm ET. As our national understanding of child and youth trafficking has grown, so has the need for information regarding effective response. The issue of specialized residential placement is of particular interest to advocates and other service providers. The presenters of this webinar joined in a researcher-practitioner partnership to examine policies,…
Hermiston SANE/SAE 40 Hr Didactic Training
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
This 40-hour training fulfills the didactic requirement to practice as an adult/adolescent SAE/SANE. After the training, attendees are expected to independently coordinate required clinical and non-clinical components before practicing as an SAE/SANE. This training will Include an outline of these requirements and helpful suggestions to complete them. You must be able to attend the entire 40-hour training to register and have at least two years of experience as an RN to be eligible for training. NOTE: Nurses from rural areas…
LGBTQ Trauma and Resilience:
Multi-sesson Online
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Improving LGBTQ/Law Enforcement Relationships: A Webinar for Community Advocates Every LGBTQ community advocate has seen it: LGBTQ crime victims who refuse to access justice, compensation, and/or healing services because they fear having to deal with law enforcement. Can the problem be fixed? Yes, it can! This webinar will highlight some of the most effective and replicable law enforcement practices being implemented across the country to improve law enforcement/LGBTQ community relations. Specific attention will be paid to the roles LGBTQ advocates…
2019 Campus Investigator Training
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Register now for SATF’s annual campus investigator training, sponsored by Clackamas Community College. This training will include two distinct tracks for campus investigators, student conduct process advisors, and other practitioners. This training meets campus investigator annual training requirements. All participants will receive a workbook, certificate of completion and supporting training materials. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Coordinating and Conducting Comprehensive Investigations Track: Participants will be able to investigate complaints, interview parties, and write reports while understanding the requirements of Title…
Trauma Informed Supervision
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Providing direct services to vulnerable people is exhausting and rewarding work. Many of us come to it because of the ways the mission of our organization has impacted us personally, and all of us have a desire to improve the lives and honor the strengths of those who need our services. Because of the intense connection individual employees bring to their direct service, supervision that is trauma informed and focused on trust and kindness is essential to creating healthy work…
August 2019
Using Trauma Research to Inform Victim Services
Multi-sesson Online
Regional Victim Assistance Training
The Center for Victim Research Free Virtual Institute August 5-9, 2019 Our theme, Using Trauma Research to Inform Victim Services, will guide practitioners and researchers through a mix of live and recorded sessions, and plenty of peer-to-peer discussion opportunities. This is an event not to be missed! Sign up today to reserve your space! This free online event is designed for victim service providers and victim researchers. The event will feature: Live and recorded sessions from top researchers and practitioners…
Introduction to Oregon Crime Victim Compensation
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Intended participants: Victim advocates working in system and community-based agencies, including child abuse assessment centers, as well as allied professionals working with crime victims. Preference will be given to these individuals. Learn more about Oregon's Crime Victims' Compensation Program (CVCP). The CVCP works to ease the financial burden suffered by hundreds of Oregonians each year as a result of violent person crimes. This training includes information about program eligibility and benefits, the application process and how payments are handled. Participants will…