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October 2017
2nd Annual Attorney General Rosenblum’s Elder Abuse Conference
Conference
Regional Victim Assistance Training
For the second year in a row, Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is hosting a conference on elder abuse. The Conference is open to law enforcement, district attorneys, deputy district attorneys, U.S. Attorneys serving in Oregon, Adult Protective Services, medical professionals, and individuals employed by the federal, state or local government. If you are NOT a government employee and would like to register for the conference, please contact Ellen Klem at ellen.klem@doj.oregon.gov
Neurobiology of Domestic Violence & How to Use an Expert
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Dr. Chris Wilson will go beyond the basics of domestic violence, taking learners into a deeper understanding of the neurobiology of trauma experienced by those who are victimized by their intimate partners. Dr. Wilson will discuss the research on differentiating coercive controlling violence/intimate terrorism and situational couples violence, focusing on the former and explaining how threat networks get conditioned, in some cases after a single exposure in a relationship with an intimate terrorist. Building on this, Ms. Erin Greenawald will…
Mass Violence Communications
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
The OVC TTAC Helping Victims of Mass Violence and Terrorism: Planning, Response, Recovery, and Resources Toolkit web training series continues with an in-depth look at the Communications protocol. Communication itself is an intervention tool, so it is important to consider how you are sharing information. Information is shared effectively when— It helps to sustain order, security, safety, and integrity in a crime scene and during the investigation by providing direction to those at or near the scene. It decreases anxiety…
Mass Violence Communications
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
The OVC TTAC Helping Victims of Mass Violence and Terrorism: Planning, Response, Recovery, and Resources Toolkit web training series continues with an in-depth look at the Communications protocol. Communication itself is an intervention tool, so it is important to consider how you are sharing information. Information is shared effectively when— It helps to sustain order, security, safety, and integrity in a crime scene and during the investigation by providing direction to those at or near the scene. It decreases anxiety…
November 2017
Mass Violence Communications
The OVC TTAC Helping Victims of Mass Violence and Terrorism: Planning, Response, Recovery, and Resources Toolkit web training series continues with an in-depth look at the Communications protocol. Communication itself is an intervention tool, so it is important to consider how you are sharing information. Information is shared effectively when— It helps to sustain order, security, safety, and integrity in a crime scene and during the investigation by providing direction to those at or near the scene. It decreases anxiety…
Board Responsibilities & How to Engage Your Board in Fundraising!
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Want to improve your board of directors? Would you like your board of directors to be more engaged in fundraising and development? This is the workshop for you, whether you are a board member, executive director or development staff member. Participants will leave the workshop with a better understanding of: Board responsibilities and expectations How to attract professionals who will enhance your board of directors How to engage your board of directors in fundraising Taking the fear and mystery out…
A Dangerous Defense
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
"Blackout" in Alcohol Facilitated, Non-Stranger Sexual Assault Cases -- Course Description Few cases are more challenging for investigators and prosecutors than non-stranger sexual assaults that involve alcohol use, especially voluntary drinking on the part of the victim prior to the assault. Among other challenges, a recent defense that has been raised successfully nationwide is the possibility of the victim having "blacked out," and consenting to sexual activity, but not remembering doing so. The so-called "blackout" defense is particularly problematic because…
Domestic Violence and the UCCJEA
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
The Legal Resource Center on Violence Against Women (LRC), in partnership with the National Center for State Courts, will be holding a free webinar on basic interstate custody issues for court personnel and their local partners This webinar will provide court personnel with an overview of the various laws that govern interstate custody cases and how to best respond to individuals who have relocated from one state to another and are seeking court orders regarding custody, visitation, or protection. Deborah…
One Size Does Not Fit All
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Serving Culturally Diverse Survivors with Disabilities-- Victims of sexual or domestic violence come from every race, ethnicity, and background imaginable. One of the most challenging aspects of serving survivors is ensuring that you are providing culturally competent services to all, no matter what their background. In this webinar, we will explore the complicated goal of providing culturally specific services to survivors with disabilities. It will discuss strategies for making services both culturally relevant and accessible. The webinar will take an…
Intro to Oregon’s Crime Victim Compensation & Address Confidentiality Programs
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Learn more about Oregon’s Crime Victims’ Compensation and Address Confidentiality Programs. The CVCP works to ease financial burden suffered by hundreds of Oregonians each year. 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, where they will create an account and practice submitting an application electronically in our computer lab. Other functionality of the client portal will be explored. The ACP is a…