This training is designed for victim advocates who are working with children and families within a Child Advocacy Center setting and focuses on the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for this important job. The training will include foundational sessions on understanding the criminal justice system, dynamics of child abuse, crisis development Read more…
The aim of this virtual conference is to explore ways to interrupt intergenerational domestic violence with trauma-informed practices in advocacy and treatment modalities. The event will provide attendees with an understanding of how to build and coordinate an effective community response, appreciate the importance of confidentiality, and create community resilience Read more…
The Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance Conference is amongst the largest victim services conferences in the country. In addition to pre-conference all-day Skill Building Session master classes, the conference is three day event featuring 3 keynote speakers and 36+ workshops. Participants learn new skills and best practices for the victim Read more…
This virtual and in-person event will cover a variety of topics related to crime victims’ rights and services. For more information or to register, click here: National Organization for Victim Assistance 47th Annual Training Event
This training is designed for victim advocates who are working with children and families within a Child Advocacy Center setting and focuses on the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for this important job. The training will include foundational sessions on understanding the criminal justice system, dynamics of child abuse, crisis development Read more…
Join us for a free 2-hour live SOAR to Health and Wellness training that teaches providers how to identify and respond to human trafficking. After completing the SOAR to Health and Wellness training, learners will be able to— describe the types of human trafficking and potential risk factors, identify individual and environmental indicators Read more…
Virtual Conference July 27-28, 2021. Register now for the National Alliance on Mental Illness’ (NAMI’s) “Virtual NAMICon 2021” conference. Attend NAMI’s two-day event dedicated to informing the mental health community with resources, research, and support. Learn more and register at https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Attend-the-NAMI-National-Convention
The recent proliferation of personal tracking devices has created new stalking risks for victims of gender-based violence and human trafficking. Companies like Apple, Amazon, Tile and Samsung are flooding the market with inexpensive and highly effective tracking devices that can be misused to track victims anywhere they go. It is Read more…
Despite strong traditions of respect for Elders, Elder Abuse is still a significant and under-reported crime in Tribal communities. Join subject matter experts and fellow grantee programs in learning more about Elder Abuse and how to develop Tribal-specific services for Elder victims. Join us to learn how to better develop Read more…
On September 16, 2020, 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 Krista Flannigan and Nathan Spicer on “Developing a Co-Response to a Mass Violence Incident During a Community Crisis.” What does a community do Read more…