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June 2019
Sexual Exploitation of Youth: A Trauma Informed Mental Health Perspective
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
6 CEUs (approval of CEUs pending approval from the NASW) Gain an understanding of youth impacted by sexual exploitation. The training will include an overview of sexual exploitation in our communities, trauma and related impact, diagnostic considerations in youth with extensive trauma related to exploitation, and how to move from conceptualization to diagnosis and treatment Speaker: Cassie Trahan LCSW, RN, Executive Director & Co-Founder of A Village for One To register: Please send an email to Amanda.L.VanTil@doj.oregon.gov with your name,…
2019 Crime Victim Law Conference
Conference
Regional Victim Assistance Training
NCVLI’s annual Crime Victim Law Conference, now in its 18th year, continues to be the only national conference focusing on rights enforcement in criminal cases, which is a critical but often overlooked component of holistic victim services. The Conference provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to provide effective legal services to victims of crime.
Identifying Signs of Elder Abuse or Neglect
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
On June 12, 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 Andy Mao and Mark Lachs, M.D., M.P.H. on "Identifying Signs of Elder Abuse or Neglect." In October 2017, the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act was signed into law. The law requires the U.S. Department of Justice to take a number of steps to both enhance its own efforts and to support the…
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. Due to space limitations, preference will be given to these individuals. Crime Victim Compensation Program Training: 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…
Myths and Realities of Identity Change
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Identity change is an often misunderstood and a flawed process in the United States. Advocates must be very cautious when working with survivors who seek assistance in changing their names and social security numbers. This webinar will explore the risks and benefits of identity change, including the legal and practical implications of identity change; challenges and obstacles survivors may face; privacy planning; and effective alternatives to identity change.
Oregon Crime Victim Compensation for Child Abuse Intervention Centers and CASAs Training
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Intended participants: Victim advocates working in child abuse assessment centers, child advocacy centersa and CASAs Crime Victim Compensation Program Training: 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 be introduced to the CVCP Client Portal with instructions on how…
The Impact of Violence, Trauma, and Racial Oppression on Survivors
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Presenters: Debra Majeed, Peaceful Families and Nicole Matthews, Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition This interactive webinar will highlight the complexity and various forms of violence experienced by historically marginalized communities, strategies for intervention and intersectional responses being employed by advocates and educators working with survivors from African American, Muslim and Native American populations and undocumented college age Immigrant women. Registration closes June 7.
Community Healing:
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
The Impact of Violence, Trauma, and Racial Oppression on Survivors About this webinar series Healing is a process that pays attention to a victim's circumstances, journey, emotions, trauma, and their multiple, intersecting identities. Research indicates that polyvictimization is a crucial factor that hinders underserved victims of crime from accessing healing services. This series will identify and build a clear understanding of how to advance healing practices for survivors from underserved communities. Presenters: Debra Majeed, Peaceful Families and Nicole Matthews, Minnesota…
Moving from Awareness to Comprehensive Prevention
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Statewide Training SATF’s Comprehensive Prevention Training is informed by national evidence for effective prevention of interpersonal, sexual, gender-based, and other forms of violence, as well as Oregon-specific best-practice implemented by Oregon prevention practitioners and statewide collaborations. As a result of attending this two-and-a-half-day training, participants will be better prepared to implement comprehensive, effective prevention efforts in their communities, institutions, systems, and schools. Who is this training for: Preventionists from Community Based, Culturally-Specific, and Tribal Programs, Campus Practitioners, Student Leaders, Educators and School Administrators, and…
Oregon State Basic Victim Assistance Academy (Basic Academy)
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
The Oregon State Basic Victim Assistance Academy (Basic Academy) provides fundamental education for victim service providers and allied professionals who routinely interact with victims of crime. The Spring 2019 Basic Academy in Salem, Oregon, will require online distance learning on select dates in May and June, in addition to in-person learning from June 17-20, 2019. The Basic Academy is designed for advocates who are new to the role of advocacy. The curriculum includes sessions that cover the core competencies of victim…