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September 2021
State Victim Assistance Advanced Academy 2021
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
As hate crime and bias incident rates continue to increase across the United States and in Oregon, the legal landscape for victims of hate crimes and bias incidents in Oregon shifted with the adoption of Senate Bill 577. Over the past two years, advocates and attorneys throughout the state have begun defining effective practices to help victims navigate the new laws and services SB 577 introduced. The National Crime Victim Law Institute’s (NCVLI) September 29, 2021 Advanced Victim Assistance Academy…
October 2021
National Training Institute Atlanta 2021
Conference
Regional Victim Assistance Training
The National Training Institute, NCVC’s annual conference, is less than ONE month away! NTI is a multidisciplinary conference that brings together leaders and allied practitioners from across the country. This year, NTI is in Atlanta, Georgia, from October 6th-8th. Sign up to learn how to improve your response to victims of crime through promising practices, current research, and effective programs and policies, access incredible networking opportunities, and learn from experts in the field.
Ask an Expert Series: Supporting a Survivor’s Long-term Well-being Through Community Partnerships
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Register for a live, no cost Ask an Expert webinar discussion on human trafficking data on Thursday, October 21 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. eastern time. One organization cannot meet all of the needs of a human trafficking victim. Establishing partnerships with local organizations is essential for both identifying potential victims and offering comprehensive services. Three experts will offer insight and answer participant questions during this hour-long session. During the discussion, the panel will share ideas on how to build…
Ask an Expert Series: Supporting a Survivor’s Long-term Well-being Through Community Partnerships
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Register for a live, no cost Ask an Expert webinar discussion on human trafficking data on Thursday, October 21 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. eastern time. One organization cannot meet all of the needs of a human trafficking victim. Establishing partnerships with local organizations is essential for both identifying potential victims and offering comprehensive services. Three experts will offer insight and answer participant questions during this hour-long session. During the discussion, the panel will share ideas on how to build…
Emerging Issues for Domestic Violence Survivors with Disabilities and Deaf Survivors: 2021 and Beyond
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Are you grappling with how to best serve survivors with disabilities and Deaf survivors during what feels like a constant transition period? Are you trying to have critical conversations within your agency about the challenges you are facing? Have you discovered strategies or best practices for meeting the needs of survivors with disabilities and Deaf survivors? Join us during Domestic Violence Awareness Month with the theme of No Survivor Justice Without Racial Justice as we recognize the ever-changing landscape for…
Understanding the Effects of the Pandemic for Domestic Violence Victims
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the domestic violence crisis by further isolating many people from family, friends, and support systems; and creating even deeper economic and emotional hardships. Federal Government representatives, researchers, and service providers will discuss how COVID-19 has impacted the occurrence of domestic violence across the country. Topics covered will range from analysis of domestic violence calls to inequities experienced by underserved populations and service provider challenges.
November 2021
American Indian Justice Conference
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Join us in November to discuss strategies that enhance tribal justice systems including essential information on court development, alcohol and substance abuse, probation and reentry, and addressing violent crime. We will explore promising practices in multidisciplinary, multijurisdictional, and trauma informed approaches to the development and implementation of justice programs.
The Last Warning Shot: A Training on Non-Fatal Strangulation
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
In collaboration with the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape and the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the Pennsylvania Chapter of the International Association of Forensic Nurses is hosting a 6.5 hour virtual training on November 4, 2021. The Institute on Strangulation Prevention will be presenting a program titled, The Last Warning Shot. Participants may include: forensic nurses, emergency medical and nursing personnel, law enforcement, prosecutors, victim advocates, therapists, judges, probation and parole officers, EMS personnel and dispatchers.
2021 Tribal Nations Summit
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
White House Announces 2021 Tribal Nations Summit On September 21, 2021, The White House announced that the 2021 White House Tribal Nations Summit will occur the week of November 8, 2021. Specific dates and times will be shared in a follow-up announcement. This year the Summit will take place virtually. The Summit allows Tribal leaders and officials from the highest levels of the Administration to engage in robust and meaningful dialogue on key issues, policy initiatives, and goals for Indian…
Serving Crime Victims in Post-Conviction Exonerations
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Over the past two decades, there has been a rapidly increasing number of convictions overturned on the grounds of factual innocence. Many of these post-conviction exonerations have been led by police and prosecutors, yet little attention has been paid to the impact on the victims and survivors of the original crime. Addressing and meeting their needs is critical to promoting trust and fairness in our criminal justice system. This presentation will present actual experiences of victims and survivors and provide…