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April 2019
Vulnerable and Underserved: Victim Advocacy for Incarcerated LGBTI Survivors
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
This webinar will look at strategies for helping one of the most vulnerable groups in detention: people who identify as LGBTI. Featuring an LGBTI survivor of sexual abuse in detention, the webinar will cover high incidence of prior trauma among LGBTI prisoners and barriers they face in accessing LGBTI-sensitive support services. The presenters will highlight the ways that advocates can use the Prison Rape Elimination Act standards as a tool to ensure the safety and dignity of LGBTI prisoners. The…
Healing Informed Care for Survivors from Historically Marginalized Communities
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Presenter: Zoe Flowers, WOCN, Inc. Sexual Assault, domestic violence, systematic oppression and other forms of trauma can take a toll on the body, mind, and spirit. Additionally, navigating the courts, criminal justice system and even the medical profession can leave survivors, advocates and other healing professionals feeling stressed out and re-victimized. Survivors and advocates alike need time to breathe, relax and re-orient themselves with their authentic self. This interactive webinar is designed to provide participants with techniques to slow down…
Responding with RAHMA: Removing Roadblocks for Muslim Survivors
Multi-sesson Online
Regional Victim Assistance Training
This webinar is part of the "What's Faith Got to Do With It? Supporting Victims and Survivors of Faith" series. It is hosted by Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence.
The Hidden Epidemic: Intersections of IPV, Chronic Pain, and Substance Use Disorders
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
This webinar is the second in our health webinar series. Building on the first webinar, presenters will discuss the importance of distinguishing public health definitions of intimate partner violence (IPV) versus criminal, legal definitions and what this means for addressing health impacts of violence. Participants will learn about the multi-directional intersections of intimate partner violence, chronic pain, and substance use disorders as relates to the current opioid epidemic; discuss tools for advocates to use in working with survivors and tools…
Nuestra Fe / Nuestra Fuerza: Apoyando a las víctimas y sobrevivientes latin@s de violencia doméstica
Multi-sesson Online
Regional Victim Assistance Training
This webinar is part of the "What's Faith Got to Do With It? Supporting Victims and Survivors of Faith" series. It is hosted by Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence.
Intimate Partner Violence Experienced by Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Individuals:
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
A Look at National Data The Center for Victim Research invites you to attend our upcoming webinar, “Intimate Partner Violence Experienced by Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Individuals: A Look at National Data" on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 from 4 to 5 pm ET. Despite the large body of literature examining issues of intimate partner violence (IPV), relatively little is known about IPV experienced by lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals. Previous studies suggest that LGB individuals can be at greater…
May 2019
Immigration Skill-Building Training
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
The Victim Rights Law Center is offering three free half day immigration workshops for caseworkers, victim advocates, and similar DV/SA agency staff who work directly with crime victims. The workshops will focus on the different immigration statuses for which sexual assault survivors may be eligible; the potential benefits and risks of applying for them; and the ways service providers can assist a survivor with collecting the information needed to support an immigration application. Newport, Oregon - May 1, 2019, 1-4pm…
Trauma Informed Culturally Competent Response to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Training
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
WHEN: May 2nd or May 3rd, 2019 (Same agenda both days) TIMES: 8 am to 5 pm (Lunch on your own) WHERE: Living Hope Christian Center, 25 NE A Street, Madras, Or. 97741 WHO: Criminal justice professionals responding to domestic violence and sexual assault such as law enforcement, prosecutors, advocates, sexual assault nurse examiners, probation officers, DHS caseworkers, dispatchers, mental health professionals, and other community partners should attend. Featured National Presenters: Prosecutor Donna Kelly and Retired Detective Justin Boardman co-authored…
Our Faith / Our Strength: Supporting Latinx Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence
Multi-sesson Online
Regional Victim Assistance Training
This webinar is part of the "What's Faith Got to Do With It? Supporting Victims and Survivors of Faith" series. It is hosted by Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence.
Domestic Abuse through a Jewish Lens: Shanda, Stereotypes and Shalom Bayit
Multi-sesson Online
Regional Victim Assistance Training
This webinar is part of the "What's Faith Got to Do With It? Supporting Victims and Survivors of Faith" series. It is hosted by Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence.