Many disability providers have an explicit commitment to serve all people with a disability in their community, no matter what.  At the same time, they are increasingly aware of the likelihood of domestic violence within their communities, the complexities of domestic violence, and the unique dynamics that domestic violence creates, particularly when both parties are users of their organization's services. This webinar will begin to explore the importance of policies to ensure effective and safe services for all people served as…

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Organizational changes can lead to challenging transitions, affecting each individual differently.  For non-profit organizations to succeed, it is essential to prepare and apply key strategies to support staff during organizational transitions.  Presenters will discuss strategies that leaders can use to manage and facilitate successful organizational transitions within a domestic violence/sexual assault organization, and share tools and resources to assist OVW grantees. After the webinar, participants will be better able to: Discuss organizational transitions using the ‘transition curve”. Identify how individual…

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Please join the EJI webinar on September 21, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. eastern time, as Gabriella Grant, Director of the California Center of Excellence for Trauma-Informed Care, discusses the connection between early adverse experiences, often called “ACES,” and the older adult population. Ms. Grant will discuss how past victimization can relate to future victimization later in life, provide an overview of the definition of trauma, review keys to recovery and stability, and discuss implications for law enforcement, prosecutors, and victim…

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Workplace policies can facilitate a positive, healthy and efficient organizational culture.  Presenters will discuss the importance of having policies that reflect your organizational mission and values and identify key components of a policy on domestic violence and sexual assault in the workplace. Presenters will share tools and resources to assist OVW grantees. After the webinar, participants will be better able to: Identify workplace polices that your organization should revise or create in order to facilitate a positive, healthy and efficient…

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Throughout our country, communities have long struggled with their response to sexual violence. In many instances, the criminal justice system has shown itself to be inadequate and has often failed those who most need it to work. From initial police reports to decisions that prosecutors make in court, the U.S. criminal justice system has a long way to go before sexual assault is treated as the violent crime that it is, offenders are held accountable for their actions, and victims…

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Collaborations between victim service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals working with crime victims are vital in taking a holistic approach to assisting victims. Hear from a former Lieutenant with significant experience in law enforcement about what you need to know to facilitate these collaborations. We will discuss the importance of knowing your audience, understanding how the department operates, who to reach out to, and how to effectively share your message. We will also highlight how one advocate was able…

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Advocating on Behalf of Your Client's Right to be Heard at Sentencing: From Victim Impact Statements to Sentencing Memoranda Affording crime victims their right to be heard at sentencing is often a crucial step for victims on their path to healing and finding justice. Victims may exercise this right in a variety of ways, such as by making a written, oral or even recorded victim impact statement; or by filing a sentencing memorandum. This presentation will discuss each avenue. The…

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