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Inclusion on this calendar does not imply endorsement by the Oregon DOJ Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division of the event, training, speakers, topics or sponsoring organization. For questions about the use of CVSSD grant funds to attend trainings listed here, please contact your Fund Coordinator. For more information about these events, please contact the listed agency.
Questions? Email Caroline Olfert at Caroline.Olfert@doj.state.or.us.
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February 2023
February 2023 End Abuse of People with Disabilities Webinar: Supporting Black Deaf Survivors
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Supporting Black Deaf Survivors Healing from trauma is not one-size-fits-all. Black Deaf survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence must navigate a complex web of oppression, including audism and racism. Black Deaf survivors encounter a number of barriers to accessing healing services, including a lack of culturally responsive interpreters, a lack of tailored services to meet their unique needs and circumstances, and an over-reliance on the criminal legal system by mainstream programs. “For Deaf, by Deaf” survivor advocacy programs are designed to address…
March 2023
Oregon State Basic Victim Assistance Academy
Conference
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
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 March 2023 Basic Academy will be a hybrid training with online sessions on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 10am and 1pm throughout March, in addition to an in-person session in Portland, Oregon, on the final day of the course: Friday, March 31, 2023. During this 40 hour training, which spans four weeks, there…
Planning to Respond Well to Emergencies at Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault & Trafficking Programs
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Survivor Services Providers strive to create safe, confidential, healing spaces for trauma survivors. But even in those spaces, emergency situations can arise – threats of violence, medical crises, and escalating conflicts to name a few. You can’t know when an emergency will happen, but you can prepare to respond in advance. This webinar will support programs and their staff to identify the kinds of emergencies that can arise, develop a plan for responding effectively, and uphold confidentiality best practices. This…
May 2023
Talking Circle Series: Talking Circle: Supporting Families of Missing or Murdered Indigenous People
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
When a loved one goes missing or is murdered, the family experiences profound trauma, grief, and pain; the long-lasting impacts of a Missing or Murdered Indigenous Person (MMIP) are felt by entire communities. Support and services are available to assist families as they search for a loved one or seek justice on behalf of a family member. Join this no-cost webinar and hear from American Indian and Alaska Native panelists as they share services benefiting MMIP families, financial resources to…
Collaborating to Advance Survivors’ Voices & Rights in Criminal Justice
Multi-sesson Online
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Our 100% Virtual Collaborating to Advance Survivors’ Voices and Rights in Criminal Justice course is designed to help you build the partnerships necessary to make victims’ rights meaningful. This two-week, 10-hour course will teach the fundamentals of advocate collaboration. The course is designed for community- and system-based advocates who serve survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking and dating violence as they interact with criminal justice. Open to OVW grantees and potential OVW grantees. Scheduled May 8, 10, 15, and…
Freedom Dreaming: Envisioning Healing Communities for Survivors with Disabilities and Deaf Survivors
Regional Victim Assistance Training
Webinar
Freedom Dreaming is a concept that was put forth in 2003 by Professor Robin D.G. Kelly, a Black historian and author who is presently the Gary B. Nash Professor of American History at UCLA. To practice “freedom dreaming”, we are called to envision not what we are fighting against, but what we are fighting for. This practice, while only recently coined two decades ago, has been a practice long passed on through different generations of Black and Brown leaders. For our…
June 2023
Crime Victim Law Conference
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
The National Crime Victim Law Institute’s Crime Victim Law Conference is the premier national conference on rights enforcement in the country. Professionals serving victims gather to learn, share best practices, and plan the future of victims’ rights. This year, the Pre-Conference Institute will be held on the afternoon of Monday, June 5th. The Crime Victim Law Conference will be held on Tuesday, June 6th and Wednesday, June 7th. If you want to attend the Pre-Conference Institute, please note that this…
SVAA Advanced Academy: Supporting the Rights of Victims with Disabilities in Criminal Cases
Conference
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
NCVLI is excited to announce that registration is now open for the SVAA Advanced Academy, which will be offered as an in-person Pre-Conference Institute that will take place on June 5th, the day before NCVLI’s annual two-day Crime Victim Law Conference this coming June! Early bird pricing is available until May 5th, and more information about the Pre-Conference Institute, as well as the Conference itself is available on NCVLI’s website. There is also a direct link to the registration page.…
Serving and Supporting LGBTQ+ Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
Webinar
We're excited to announce the second installment of our new FREE webinar series, NCVC Presents: Countdown to Boston. We'll welcome the National LGBTQ Institute on Intimate Partner Violence at 2 p.m. EST Wednesday, June 21, for "Serving and Supporting LGBTQ+ Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence." During this 1 1/2-hour virtual workshop, you'll learn about the unique and specific needs of LGBTQ survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) and best practices for providing interventions, support, and healing. IPV is one of…
August 2023
Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining Diverse Staff
In-person
Regional Victim Assistance Training
We all want to do good work. We all want to serve. And what if what we are doing is causing harm? Collectively, we'll talk about what's working (and where the opportunities are) to explore what's holding people back from engaging with our organizations, and how we can attract people to come and stay. Together, we will share our experiences and shift our thinking in recruiting, hiring and retaining staff. CVSSD grantees are invited to attend this free event and…