The 45- hour victim advocacy course is designed for advocates. Our goal is to teach participants human centric, trauma informed and healing centered advocacy skills. Participants will be prepared to work in victim advocacy arenas, such as domestic violence shelters, crisis centers, crisis hotlines, and with state and county governments to assist crime victims in progressing through the criminal justice system, with case management and towards embarking on a healing journey.
Objectives:
-To explore the role that professional wellness and organizational trauma plays
-To create a deeper understanding of the systems in which we work
-To dive into specific dynamics around crimes against persons
-To explore service delivery through an intersectional lens
-To provide a deeper understanding of psychophysiological response to trauma
-To provide a deeper understanding of trauma informed/healing centered care
-To articulate the importance of being all present
-To deliver tools and modalities that are useful
-To discuss the importance of systems change and community coordination
Module One
In this module, we will discuss professional wellness and organizational trauma.
Crime deep dive:
Offenders and Crossover Research
Module Two
In this module, we will discuss the systems in which we work.
Crime deep dive:
Death and Notification
Module Three
In this module, we will discuss implicit bias, the brain and applied intersectionality.
Crime Deep Dive:
Victimization through an intersectional lens
Module Four
In this module, we will discuss the psychophysiological response to trauma on the brain and the body.
Crime Deep Dive:
Sexual Violence: Assault and Rape
Module Five
In this module, we will discuss how to provide a trauma informed and healing organized practice.
Crime Deep Dive:
IPV, DV and Dating Violence
Module Six
In this module, we will discuss the role grounding plays in being able to be effective in this space.
Crime Deep Dive:
Stalking and Technology
Module Seven
In this module, we will discuss various tools of the trade.
Crime Deep Dive:
Human Trafficking
Module Eight
In this module, we will discuss trauma informed therapy/counseling modalities.
Crime Deep Dive:
Sexual Harassment
Module Nine
In this module, we will discuss how to approach systems change.
Crime Deep Dive:
Non-DV and Non-SA Assault
