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Working Effectively with LGBTQI+ Youth Victims of Crime
Date: June 12, 2024Length: 1.25 hours
Summary:
According to the UCLA School of Law, Williams Institute, nearly one in six young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 identify as LGBT. As a victim service provider, what can you do to make it easier for young LGBTQI+ victims of crime to disclose their identity to you? What can you do to provide a safe and empathic space? What support resources are available to the LGBTQI+ community?
Materials:
- Listen/View Webinar
- View PowerPoint (PDF, 1.6 MB)
Best Practices To Respond to Sexual Assault on College and University Campuses
Date: April 10, 2024Length: 1.25 hours
Summary:
Sexual assault on college and university campuses is a pervasive problem that often goes unreported. It includes any unwanted sexual activity, from unwanted touching to rape. Alcohol and drugs often play a role in sexual assault on campuses. How can we effectively and compassionately respond to sexual assault on college and university campuses that is victim-centered and trauma-informed?
Materials:
- Listen/View Webinar
- View PowerPoint (PDF, 2.2 MB)
Cyberstalking and Cyberbullying Among Teens
Date: February 14, 2024Length: 1.25 hours
Summary:
Cyberstalking involves repeated use of technology to contact and harass someone else, causing them to fear for their safety. Cyberstalking is a form of cyberbullying which occurs when someone uses technology to demean, inflict harm, or cause pain to another person through the use of computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices. Both are common among teens. What is the impact of cyberstalking and cyberbullying on teens? What can teachers and schools do to prevent or reduce their incidence? How do you report cyberstalking and cyberbullying? What laws are in place to protect teens?
