“How do we do this better?” Caring for Incarcerated Survivors
This new, free Community Conversation Series, delves into important topics in the Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Exam (SAMFE) Virtual Practicum. Guests Linda McFarlane of Just Detention International, Kenneth James of the South Carolina Department of Corrections, and Nadine Ebanks, Lead Nurse Practitioner at the Nancy J. Cotterman Center in Florida, will discuss how we can …
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Elevating Survivor Voices: The Impact of Start by Believing
All too often, when sexual assault victims find the courage to come forward, their disclosures are met with doubt or blame, rather than empathy and support. End Violence Against Women …
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International Conference on Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Reimagining Justice
International Conference on Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Reimagining Justice The in-person conference will take place April 19th-21st at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, or you can attend virtually to catch all the action online.
Webinar: You Might “Know It When You See It”, But Do You Know How to Use It to Prevent Crime? How Pornography Impacts Behavior: Recognition and Intervention
This program will explore the relevance, predictive value, and admissibility of this type of evidence in preventing crime through early intervention. It will discuss how detecting evidence of pornography use can inform victim witness advocates, service providers, as well as law enforcement professionals about its potential impact on other behavior. Because prediction is prevention, this …
Webinar: Cultural and Systemic Effects on Sexual Assault Reporting and Investigations: Exploring High Profile Cases
Sexual assaults are among the most underreported crimes, for a variety of reasons. This includes internal factors, such as personal shame and embarrassment, as well as external peer pressure exerted …
Webinar: How Media Portrayal of Interpersonal Violence Impacts Case Investigation, Prosecution, and Survivor Care
This session will explore how media portrayals of domestic and sexual violence impact case investigation and prosecution, trauma-informed victim care, and decision making by judges and juries.
Comprehensive Victim Interviews (CVI): Helping Victims Retrieve and Disclose Traumatic Memories
For victims who report sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, and other traumatic crimes, the purpose of an investigative interview is to help them: Retrieve details of the traumatic event from memory, and Disclose those details to the investigator.
Comprehensive Victim Interviewing (CVI): Helping Victims Retrieve and Disclose Traumatic Memories
For victims who report sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, and other traumatic crimes, the purpose of an investigative interview is to help them: Retrieve details of the traumatic event from memory, and Disclose those details to the investigator.
WEBINAR – “How Can We Do This Better?” Caring for Older Survivors
Our free Community Conversation Series goes beyond the basics, delving deep into topics covered in the Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Exam (SAMFE) Virtual Practicum. In this session Stephanie Glover of Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis, IN; E. Penny Jacobo of Aging and Independent Services, County of San Diego, CA; Lindsey Silverberg of Network for Victim Recovery of Washington, DC; and Martie Washington of National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life, Madison, WI will discuss how we can better advocate and care for older patients.
Comprehensive Victim Interviewing (CVI): Helping Victims Retrieve and Disclose Traumatic Memories
For victims who report sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, and other traumatic crimes, the purpose of an investigative interview is to help them: Retrieve details of the traumatic event from memory, and Disclose those details to the investigator.
Webinar: “How Can We Do This Better?” Caring for Latin@ Survivors
Our free Community Conversation Series goes beyond the basics, delving deep into topics covered in the Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Exam (SAMFE) Virtual Practicum. In this session, we will discuss language access, providing culturally specific care for Latin@ survivors, and addressing immigration concerns and questions.
Join us, and bring your own questions and suggestions for how we can all do better.