Jillian J. Turanovic, Ph.D and Krista R. Flannigan, J.D., will discuss the results of a large NIJ-funded meta-analysis on various forms of aggression and crime within K-12 schools. They will cover thirty different individual, school, and community risk and protective factors. Special focus will also be given to the victimization of LGBTQ youth at school. Presenters will also discuss policy implications and promising actions that researchers, practitioners, and advocates can take to advance science and best respond to violence and…

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Learn about the results of a large NIJ-funded meta-analysis on the sources of school violence and victimization (Individual, Institutional, and Community Sources of School Violence: A Meta-Analysis). This review included various forms of aggression and crime within K-12 schools; and over thirty different individual, school, and community risk and protective factors. Special focus will also be given to the victimization of LGBTQ youth at school. Presenters will discuss the findings and policy implications, along with promising actions that researchers, practitioners,…

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The Victim Rights Law Center is delighted to present this 90-minute panel discussion webinar for OVW-funded attorneys who are interested in learning more about restorative justice as a possible venue for sexual assault survivors seeking justice in the legal system. This discussion-based program features guest speakers experienced with restorative justice approaches in higher education, the criminal justice system, and within community-based advocacy programs. The conversation with the panelists will include segments addressing the origins, basic tenets, and models of restorative…

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Human trafficking involves complex problems that are best understood in an interdisciplinary context. This workshop will discuss successful collaborative partnerships and provide examples of collaborative partnerships grounded in practitioner-focused research. The compilation of data that can be accessed by multiple agencies through databases and investigations can prove a practitioner’s anecdotal belief without solely relying on their training and experience. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, practitioners and researchers can discuss and join forces on the best approaches to answer questions neither can answer…

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In the disability community, where there is a history of erasure, exploitation, and misunderstanding, language choices we make when talking about people with disabilities (also referred to as disabled people) are ever-changing and important. How people understand themselves adapts and shifts as our communities, movements, and cultures change, as does our language about identity. Recognizing and honoring people's choices about their identity is critical to supporting survivors with disabilities. Service providers need to understand, respect, and uplift community members' decisions…

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The National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center will host a 90-minute webinar on emerging trends and case studies addressing economic mobility. The webinar will highlight survivor-informed models that organizations may implement on financial literacy and sustainable employment opportunities for people who have experienced trafficking. Learning Objectives • Understand institutional barriers to economic mobility and financial sustainability for individuals who have experienced human trafficking. • Share successful approaches to integrating financial literacy and financial capacity-building services into trafficking programming.…

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Surviving loved ones of murder victims present unique challenges and opportunities for the advocates and other professionals who work with them. This webinar is designed to help participants better meet those challenges and opportunities by enhancing their understanding and skills for working with this unique set of crime survivors. This webinar is most appropriate for those with intermediate or advanced experience and training in working with crime victims but is helpful also to beginning advocates. This two-part workshop will overview…

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During this interactive one-hour event, you will gain insight into provider feedback collected in our 2021-22 Labor Trafficking Needs Assessment survey. Consider the needs in your area and interact directly with your fellow providers and the Framework team as you weigh in on the training topics and resources coming your way in the year ahead. Is this event for me? This event is targeted to direct service providers of all experience levels, training and technical assistance partners, and any other…

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Over the past 25 years, there have been significant strides in what we know about the developing brain from birth through adolescence. This presentation will provide an overview of that research, along with promising practices and protocols that build resilience. The webinar will explore topics including risk, resiliency, and protective factors, along with an examination of the underlying impact that adverse childhood experiences can have on cognitive and emotional development and decision-making.

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Surviving loved ones of murder victims present unique challenges and opportunities for the advocates and other professionals who work with them. This webinar is designed to help participants better meet those challenges and opportunities by enhancing their understanding and skills for working with this unique set of crime survivors. This webinar is most appropriate for those with intermediate or advanced experience and training in working with crime victims but is helpful also to beginning advocates. This two-part workshop will overview…

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This virtual Conversation with the Field will be a discussion focused on how families and advocates, with adequate and culturally appropriate response from law enforcement, can promptly respond in the event a loved one goes missing, and/or is found murdered. Understanding systemic disparities, attendees will discuss what families and advocates can do to engage law enforcement once someone has gone missing or found murdered. Discussion topics will include the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Toolkit, Lethality Assessments, and how…

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This one-hour panel discussion hosted by NCVC and The FINRA Foundation brings together experts from FINRA, The SafetyNet Project at NNEDV, and The CyberCrime Support Network for an open conversation on how technology and financial fraud intersect, helping attendees identify what these scams look like, options for reporting, and providing tangible resources that can be shared with victims experiencing financial fraud.  

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On September 29, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. e.t., the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Tara Hughes and Victoria Shelton on "Are You Prepared? The Role of Victim Assistance Providers in Preparing and Responding to Incidents of Mass Violence." Mass violence incidents require preparation and coordination across a wide range of organizations and stakeholders. As a victim assistance provider, you may be expected to respond and support victims…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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The Confidential Advocacy Program at OHSU hosts a two-part series, presented by Ujima Community. This free webinar is intended for medical providers, medical students, supervisors, managers, human resources, advocates, and others who may interact with survivors of violence. Free continuing education credits will be provided to participants. Part one will take place November 16th, followed by part two on November 18th, both from 10am-12pm. “This workshop will underscore the ways in which historical trauma and institutionalized/systemic racism have impacted Black women and girls.…

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During the prolonged COVID-19 crisis, sexual and intimate partner violence prevention practitioners have come to appreciate community connectedness as a protective factor against multiple forms of violence, including sexual and intimate partner violence. Making the connections between sexual and intimate partner violence prevention and community connectedness can be difficult, as there aren’t as many resources in this area of prevention as there are for others. Join PreventConnect and preventionists from Minnesota to discuss how they envision community connectedness as a…

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The Confidential Advocacy Program at OHSU hosts a two-part series, presented by Ujima Community. This free webinar is intended for medical providers, medical students, supervisors, managers, human resources, advocates, and others who may interact with survivors of violence. Free continuing education credits will be provided to participants. Part one will take place November 16th, followed by part two on November 18th, both from 10am-12pm. “This workshop will underscore the ways in which historical trauma and institutionalized/systemic racism have impacted Black women and girls.…

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Securing funding for anti-trafficking work while maintaining daily operations can be a challenge. Victims of human trafficking require trauma-informed, holistic services. Join three experts as they share their experience and answer participant questions about developing strategic and sustainable approaches to fund anti-trafficking work, finding and assessing funding opportunities, and writing competitive grant applications. Moderated by Susan Williams, Human Trafficking Capacity Building Center (contractor), the session will feature insight from— • Sarah Ohlsen, National Center for Victims of Crime • Lena…

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This training is part two of the Working with LGBTQ+ Survivors of Sexual Violence webinar series. This training provides current best practices for serving LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual violence. It will explore institutional barriers that prevent LGBTQ+ survivors from reporting and seeking services, and how to develop culturally responsive, affirming services within your organizations. Attendees will learn how to better serve survivors in this community in order to increase safety and improve survivors’ experience working with responders.

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Two-part webinar series on staff supervision and giving and receiving feedback, to explore how relationships can be enhanced with clarity and collaboration. Effective supervisors are trauma-informed, strengths-based, and highly relational. This requires the ability to engage in generative feedback that maintains mutual accountability and trust, advances equity, and supports professional growth. This two-part webinar series is interdependent and participation in both sessions is highly recommended.  Participants will have the opportunity to use supervision and feedback tools, engage in practical exercises,…

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While some disabilities are present at birth, many people with disabilities acquired their disability through trauma. Advocates who work with domestic violence survivors have known for decades that abusers intentionally target a victim’s head, neck and face, with terrifying and painful repeated assaults and strangulation. Ohio research showed that over 8 in 10 survivors accessing domestic violence services had experienced head trauma that could cause brain injuries, but these injuries were hardly ever identified or treated. We are just beginning…

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This 1-hour event will provide in-depth knowledge of labor trafficking screening and interviewing procedures. Topics include understanding the purpose of screening for trafficking, a review of existing screening tools, best practices, legal considerations, and common pitfalls. This training is tailored for anti-trafficking service providers with beginning understanding of survivor screening and interviewing. Learners will gain the ability to determine the best screening questions for crisis and intake situations.

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Two-part webinar series on staff supervision and giving and receiving feedback, to explore how relationships can be enhanced with clarity and collaboration. Effective supervisors are trauma-informed, strengths-based, and highly relational. This requires the ability to engage in generative feedback that maintains mutual accountability and trust, advances equity, and supports professional growth. This two-part webinar series is interdependent and participation in both sessions is highly recommended.  Participants will have the opportunity to use supervision and feedback tools, engage in practical exercises,…

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A trauma-informed organization is one where all practices and services are viewed through the lens of trauma. In a trauma-informed organization, programs respond empathically to survivor needs, ensure their physical and emotional safety, develop realistic goals, and avoid re-traumatization. This training provides guidance on how your organization can become trauma-informed and how to modify policies and procedures to respond to trauma victims. This training is designed for those responsible for designing and implementing their organization’s programs and policies.

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Q & A session designed for advocates of DV/SA or Victim Assistance Programs who help survivors apply for Crime Victim Compensation This event is designed for advocates who have taken the Crime Victim Compensation (CVC) training, to clarify questions and to help you help victims of crime apply for CVC and provide more accurate information. This question and answer session also welcomes non-advocate staff working for Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault or Victim Assistance Programs. The meeting will be held online via…

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Together, the San Joaquin County Human Trafficking Task Force and the San Joaquin County Office of Education present the 5th Annual Human Trafficking End It Summit. To secure a reservation please register using the Eventbrite link.

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The National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center (NHTTAC) is excited to deliver a virtual pilot of our new SOAR training designed for providers who work with foreign national minors younger than age 25. Participants will learn about common tactics that traffickers use to exploit foreign national minors, how to ask about potential trafficking, and the available resources to support foreign national minors who have experienced trafficking during their journey to the United States or while in the United…

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Project Safe Neighborhoods Training and Technical Assistance team will host a webinar focused on trauma-informed strategies to address victim and witnesses intimidation and retaliation. This webinar will be led by the National Center for Victims of Crime on Thursday, January 13th, 2021 at 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern Time. A deep understanding of victim and witness intimidation and retaliation is crucial in any agency’s violent crime reduction strategy. Jurisdictions across our country seek training and technical assistance to inform…

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Deaf domestic and sexual violence programs are few and far between in comparison to hearing programs. There are only 20 "for Deaf, by Deaf" programs compared to approximately 3,000 programs designed for hearing survivors. What does this mean for Deaf survivors of domestic and sexual violence trying to heal from violence and abuse? Join this panel discussion with advocates from Deaf domestic and sexual violence programs to learn more about the state of Deaf services. These boots-on-ground advocates will share…

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Providing direct services to vulnerable people is exhausting and rewarding work. Many of us come to it because of the ways the mission of our organization has impacted us personally, and all of us have a desire to improve the lives and honor the strengths of those who need our services. Because of the intense connection individual employees bring to their direct service, supervision that is trauma informed and focused on trust and kindness is essential to creating healthy work…

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Join the National Center for Victims of Crime and the Center for Court Innovation for a webinar on pretrial practices in domestic violence cases on February 8th at 11:00 AM (PST)! As pretrial releases and bail reform become more commonplace across the country, systems are grappling with how best to ensure the safety of survivors in these cases. To better understand the scope of pretrial practices in Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) cases, the Center for Court Innovation conducted a mixed-methods…

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Providing direct services to vulnerable people is exhausting and rewarding work. Many of us come to it because of the ways the mission of our organization has impacted us personally, and all of us have a desire to improve the lives and honor the strengths of those who need our services. Because of the intense connection individual employees bring to their direct service, supervision that is trauma informed and focused on trust and kindness is essential to creating healthy work…

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Providing direct services to vulnerable people is exhausting and rewarding work. Many of us come to it because of the ways the mission of our organization has impacted us personally, and all of us have a desire to improve the lives and honor the strengths of those who need our services. Because of the intense connection individual employees bring to their direct service, supervision that is trauma informed and focused on trust and kindness is essential to creating healthy work…

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In 2020, there were 2.2 million fraud complaints made to the FTC. This financial loss, cost consumers 3.3 billion dollars last year. Anyone can be a victim of financial fraud, and perpetrators of this type of crime can range from the most intimate of people like partners and family members to strangers far away. With the increase of financial fraud, it’s important for service providers, practitioners, and those who do client-facing work, to understand the dynamics of financial fraud and…

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Providing direct services to vulnerable people is exhausting and rewarding work. Many of us come to it because of the ways the mission of our organization has impacted us personally, and all of us have a desire to improve the lives and honor the strengths of those who need our services. Because of the intense connection individual employees bring to their direct service, supervision that is trauma informed and focused on trust and kindness is essential to creating healthy work…

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Part 1: Understanding Domestic Violence: Beyond Physical Abuse The Oregon Coalition against Domestic and Sexual Violence will be hosting a four part series, updated with advances in the field since our first series in 2015, presented once again by Chris Huffine, Psy.D, Author of "Becoming Allies". Register now for a 4 session webinar series on the following Wednesdays in 2022 from 10am- 12pm PST. CEU accreditation pending.    

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Save the date for "Financial Fraud, Abuse, and Neglect: Serving Older Victims of Crime" Webinar taking place March 15th, 12:00- 1:30pm est. Studies have estimated that 1 in 10 older adults have experienced some sort of abuse in the prior year. Experts fear that incidences of elder abuse, particularly financial exploitation, have only increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, social isolation and a shift to more virtual activities, have led to an increase in fraud targeting older adults, including…

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Join The Moss Group for an informative virtual training that will provide key information on the requirements outlined in the PREA Standards, as well as best practices to investigate sexual abuse. This training covers PREA for adults only. Training objectives include understanding PREA standards relevant to investigations; learning about conducting investigations unique to confinement settings; learning techniques for interviewing victims of sexual abuse; understanding the proper use of Miranda and Garrity warnings; understanding sexual abuse evidence collection; and gaining confidence…

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Save the date for "Financial Fraud, Abuse, and Neglect: Serving Older Victims of Crime" Webinar taking place March 15th, 12:00- 1:30pm est. Studies have estimated that 1 in 10 older adults have experienced some sort of abuse in the prior year. Experts fear that incidences of elder abuse, particularly financial exploitation, have only increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, social isolation and a shift to more virtual activities, have led to an increase in fraud targeting older adults, including…

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Save the date for "Financial Fraud, Abuse, and Neglect: Serving Older Victims of Crime" Webinar taking place March 15th, 12:00- 1:30pm est. Studies have estimated that 1 in 10 older adults have experienced some sort of abuse in the prior year. Experts fear that incidences of elder abuse, particularly financial exploitation, have only increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, social isolation and a shift to more virtual activities, have led to an increase in fraud targeting older adults, including…

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A statute of limitations(SOL) is a law passed by a legislative body to set the maximum time after an event that may initiate legal proceedings. In most cases, unless there is an exceptional circumstance, the SOL begins to run from the date of the occurrence that caused the injury. Child victims frequently do not discover the relationship of their psychological injuries to the abuse until well into adulthood —usually during psychological counseling or therapy. They may not even realize such…

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Part 2: Screening for Domestic Violence by Mental Health Professionals The Oregon Coalition against Domestic and Sexual Violence will be hosting a four part series, updated with advances in the field since our first series in 2015, presented once again by Chris Huffine, Psy.D, Author of "Becoming Allies". Will discuss how to identify if your client is a victim or a perpetrator of domestic violence, screening and response procedures, and connecting your clients with appropriate resources.

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Part 3: Intervening in Domestic Violence for Mental Health Professionals The Oregon Coalition against Domestic and Sexual Violence will be hosting a four part series, updated with advances in the field since our first series in 2015, presented once again by Chris Huffine, Psy.D, Author of "Becoming Allies" Will discuss the reasons victims of domestic violence may not leave abusive relationships, intervention techniques that can be used with victims and perpetrators, the differences between abuse intervention and anger management, suicidality,…

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Part 4: Domestic Violence Safety Planning for Mental Health Professionals The Oregon Coalition against Domestic and Sexual Violence will be hosting a four part series, updated with advances in the field since our first series in 2015, presented once again by Chris Huffine, Psy.D, Author of "Becoming Allies". This webinar for mental health professionals working with survivors or perpetrators of domestic violence will provide an overview of safety planning with clients. Content will include how to safety plan with a…

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Register for a live, no cost Talking Circle webinar about intergenerational and historical trauma, which have existed for hundreds of years within tribal communities. Understanding this history as well as the impact of complex trauma on survivors of human trafficking is critical to supporting their healing process. Join the American Indian and Alaska Native panelists as they offer insight and answer participant questions on recognizing and addressing trauma from a human trafficking survivor's lived experience. Moderated by Desiree Coyote (Confederated…

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Presented by Jane Anderson, AEquitas Attorney Advisor, Kathryn Ford, CCI Director of Child Witness Initiatives, and Shashika Peeligama, CCI Senior Program Manager This webinar will highlight the Center for Court Innovation’s (CCI) Child Witness Materials Development Project, a partner project of AEquitas. In this webinar, participants will learn more about how young trafficking survivors experience the justice system, how to address youth’s needs, and how to provide developmentally-appropriate information and emotional support. Participants will learn how to effectively use the Child…

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Scams and fraud are ongoing and rapidly escalating problems. Researchers and advocates have sought to understand the dynamics of financial fraud victimization, however, the drivers behind chronic, repeated fraud victimization have remained a mystery. The FINRA Investor Education Foundation and the AARP Fraud Watch Network will discuss research examining the problem of chronic fraud victimization and identifying points of intervention that could serve to disrupt the fraud cycle. Also, hear about a movement on the need to change the way…

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Join The Moss Group for an informative virtual training that will provide key information on the requirements outlined in the PREA Standards, as well as best practices to investigate sexual abuse. This training covers PREA for adults only. Training objectives include understanding PREA standards relevant to investigations; learning about conducting investigations unique to confinement settings; learning techniques for interviewing victims of sexual abuse; understanding the proper use of Miranda and Garrity warnings; understanding sexual abuse evidence collection; and gaining confidence…

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Presented by Jane Anderson, AEquitas Attorney Advisor, David Weiss, Deputy Chief, Brooklyn District Attorney's Office, and Miiko Anderson, Deputy District Attorney, Fresno County District Attorney's Office This presentation will focus on how prosecutors can collaborate with others to better serve their communities by holding traffickers accountable and protecting victims and survivors in meaningful ways. The presenters will provide strategies to leverage the prosecutor’s leadership role to positively influence how investigations are initiated, conducted, and charged. Additionally, the prosecutor’s overlapping ethical…

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In this training, we’ll explore ways that supervisors can contribute to creating healthy workplaces while supporting their co-workers. They’ll be discussed in the context of our diverse organizations; many of which are collaborative, social justice based, and also hierarchical. We’ll focus on both theories of practice as well as tools such as providing direct feedback and addressing work performance issues. This training series is a weekly, three-part series beginning Wednesday, July 13th. Sessions will be every week on July 13,…

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What is Indian Country? What is the landmark 2020 Supreme Court decision, McGirt v. Oklahoma? How does it impact me and the Native survivors and victims I support? Join Victim Assistance to Support Tribes (VAST) for the first in a three part webinar series featuring subject matter expert Casey Ross to get these questions, and more, answered. Casey Ross (Cherokee) is the Director of the American Indian Law and Sovereignty Center and Clinical Professor of Law at Oklahoma City University,…

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In this training, we’ll explore ways that supervisors can contribute to creating healthy workplaces while supporting their co-workers. They’ll be discussed in the context of our diverse organizations; many of which are collaborative, social justice based, and also hierarchical. We’ll focus on both theories of practice as well as tools such as providing direct feedback and addressing work performance issues. This training series is a weekly, three-part series beginning Wednesday, July 13th. Sessions will be every week on July 13,…

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In this training, we’ll explore ways that supervisors can contribute to creating healthy workplaces while supporting their co-workers. They’ll be discussed in the context of our diverse organizations; many of which are collaborative, social justice based, and also hierarchical. We’ll focus on both theories of practice as well as tools such as providing direct feedback and addressing work performance issues. This training series is a weekly, three-part series beginning Wednesday, July 13th. Sessions will be every week on July 13,…

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Do the survivors you serve interact with the criminal justice system? Do you know that survivors have rights in the criminal justice system but often wonder if those rights are really meaningful? Do you have the skills and partnerships necessary to identify and help when a victim’s right is at risk of being violated? Do you know which steps you can take if a victim’s right has already been violated? If you answered yes to any of this, then this…

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Are you a prosecutor handling domestic violence cases in your community? Do you want to strengthen your skills to better serve victims and hold offenders accountable? Join us this August 16–18th for the National Institute on the Prosecution of Domestic Violence! The National Institute on the Prosecution of Domestic Violence (NIPDV) is a three-day virtual course designed to challenge participants to reevaluate their approach to prosecuting domestic violence. The curriculum is grounded in evidence-based prosecution, equipping prosecutors with the skills…

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Register for a live, no cost Talking Circle webinar on Thursday, September 8. Human trafficking harms the body and spirit. Learn about the connection between human trafficking and Missing or Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP). Both human trafficking and MMIP victims may have been exposed to domestic and sexual violence, adverse childhood experiences, substance use, poverty, and homelessness. While human trafficking can happen to anyone anywhere, traffickers often exploit these vulnerabilities. Join American Indian and Alaska Native panelists as they offer…

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Nearly 3 million people in the United States identify as “American Indian or Alaskan Native” (2010 U.S. Census). Due to systemic and historical oppression, individuals within these communities experience high rates of sexual assault and have high rates of disability. Indigenous survivors of sexual assault who also have a disability encounter unique barriers in their healing journey. During this webinar, Olga Trujillo of Activating Change will be joined by Nicole Matthews of the Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition to…

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People with disabilities are targeted at higher rates than their peers to exploitation and/or abuse, including sex trafficking. Sex traffickers deliberately target individuals they know they can isolate and control and both individual and systemic conditions increase the risk for people with disabilities. Specifically, people with disabilities often live in relative isolation, may rely on assistance from others to get to work and to access basic services and may be denied information about trafficking. Compounding these individual risk factors are…

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January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and an opportunity to learn more about the issue, recognize individuals who have experienced it, and highlight available educational resources. Providing victim services within a Tribal court setting offers survivors confidential, victim-centered services, advocacy, and assistance in a non-judgmental, supportive environment. These services reflect the dignity, cultural beliefs, needs, and voices of survivors. Register for this live, no cost Talking Circle webinar on Thursday, January 26th to learn how to offer court-located victim services…

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NCVLI's Meg Garvin and Terry Campos, who combined have 35 years of experience in victims' rights, will review key developments and lessons learned in victims' rights from cases decided across the country in 2022. Building on these, they will look ahead and identify how these lessons can inform litigation and policy development in 2023.

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Join the National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center (NMVRC) for a timely discussion on hate-motivated mass violence crimes: addressing victim, survivor & community impact. At the conclusion of the National Town Hall, participants will be able to: • Identify the scope and prevalence of mass violence crimes motivated by hate. • Describe the individual and collective impact of hate-motivated mass violence crimes. • Identify effective strategies and skills to address community impact and build resilience. • Identify effective strategies and…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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