November 2020

National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

In preparation for National Impaired Driving Prevention Month this December, OVC TTAC offers several resources:

• Take the VAT Online modules on Impaired Driving and Victims With Substance Abuse Issues.
• Visit the Victim Impact: Listen and Learn download center to download the training unit on Drunk and Impaired Driving.
• Download the resource paper on Impaired Driving from the Integrating Crime Victims’ Issues Into College and University Curricula.
• Access the recordings of these past webinars:
  • Addressing Substance Abuse When Responding to Survivors of Human Trafficking,
  • Serving Victims of Impaired Driving and DUI Crashes, and
  • Addressing Substance Use Disorders Amongst Human Trafficking Survivors.
• Visit the Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide section on supporting victims with Substance Abuse Needs.
• Search VictimLaw to find laws related to impaired driving.
• Request Customized Technical Assistance to address your organization’s most pressing needs and build your capacity to better serve crime victims.

(Posted November 12, 2020)

November 2020

NVAA Effective Management Series: Outreach and Marketing

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Outreach and Marketing training, which will be delivered online. This 3-week training will teach you how to develop a marketing plan, conduct an analysis of your audience, and identify techniques to launch your outreach and marketing campaign. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: Introduction to Marketing, November 23–27, no webinar.
• Week 1: Identifying Your Marketing Goals and Target Audience, November 30–December 4, webinar on December 3.
• Week 2: Finalizing a Marketing Plan and Measuring Your Efforts, December 7–11, webinar on December 10.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted November 9, 2020)

November 2020

H.O.P.E.: Suicide Prevention for Crime Victims Webinar Recording

The “H.O.P.E.: Suicide Prevention for Crime Victims” webinar recording is now available and provides an overview of the importance of suicide prevention activities within victim services and introduces the EDC H.O.P.E. handbook as an important resource for advocates, including a guide designed specifically for those working in tribal communities.

(Posted November 5, 2020)

October 2020

Mass Violence and Terrorism Resource Video

Watch the new Mass Violence and Terrorism resource video to learn about resources and training available for victim service providers and allied professionals.

(Posted October 22, 2020)

October 2020

November Expert Q&A

On November 20, 2020, at 3:30 p.m. e.t., OVC TTAC will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Dr. Peggy L. Bird and Sarah Deer on “Supporting Indigenous Victims of Violence.”

This session will address resources available to indigenous victims of violence.

Register now to submit your own questions or visit the Expert Q&A page for more information.

(Posted October 13, 2020)

October 2020

National Native American Heritage Month

In preparation for National Native American Heritage Month this November, OVC TTAC offers several resources:

• Register for the upcoming Expert Q&A session on “Supporting Indigenous Victims of Violence.”
• Explore the Tribal Victim Assistance page to find information and resources about how to create a victim-centered response to American Indian/Alaska Native victims of crime.
• Visit the Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide to find resources related to Native American communities.
• Visit the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide to access the chapter on Tribal Law and the Resource List, which provide additional resources for working with American Indian/Alaska Native populations.
• View the report and accompanying videos on Developing and Implementing a Response to Sexual Assault in Tribal Communities: A Summary of the Suggestions from the National Roundtable Discussion on Sexual Assault in Indian Country.
• Take the VAT Online modules:
  • American Indian/Alaska Native Populations and
  • Tribal Justice Systems.
• Access the following webinar recordings and presentation materials:
  • Courageous Spirit: The Effects of Historical Trauma on AI/AN Communities,
  • The Impact of Human Trafficking in Native and Tribal Communities,
  • The Ripple Effect of Crime: Coordinating a Collaborative Response to Victimization in Tribal Communities,
  • Tribal Elder Protection Team Toolkit: Developing Your Team, and
  • Developing and Implementing a Response to Sexual Assault in Tribal Communities.
• Search VictimLaw for tribal laws.
• Request Customized Technical Assistance to address your organization’s needs and build your capacity to better serve American Indian/Alaska Native populations.

(Posted October 13, 2020)

October 2020

Activity Spotlight

The Mississippi State Department of Health requested a 2-day site visit and remote technical assistance (TA) to receive expert guidance on best practices for VOCA grant management. The request aimed to assist participants in identifying and implementing best practices for VOCA assistance grant monitoring, developing internal monitoring protocols for staff, and developing site visit protocols and procedures for VOCA assistance-funded grantees.

Learn more about this quarter’s Activity Spotlight.

(Posted October 1, 2020)

September 2020

September Expert Q&A Recording

A recording of the September Expert Q&A session on “Developing a Co-Response to a Mass Violence Incident During a Community Crisis” is now available, along with a copy of the PowerPoint on our Expert Q&A page.

This session discusses some of the points of consideration when creating a co-response plan, including suggestions and challenges.

(Posted September 28, 2020)

September 2020

Mass Violence and Terrorism Web Training Series Recording

The latest recording from the Helping Victims of Mass Violence and Terrorism: Planning, Response, Recovery, and Resources Toolkit webinar series is now available.

“Helping Victims of Mass Violence and Terrorism: Volunteer Management” provides an indepth look at the Volunteer Management victim assistance protocol.

(Posted September 24, 2020)

September 2020

October Expert Q&A

On October 28, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. e.t., OVC TTAC will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Zoë Flowers on “Reimagining Our Community Responses to Intimate Partner Violence.”

This session will provide an opportunity to explore the intersections of experiences of racism in the Black community and offer a reimagining of how our communities respond to intimate partner violence.

Register now to submit your own questions or visit the Expert Q&A page for more information.

(Posted September 23, 2020)

September 2020

Capacity Building Webinars for Human Trafficking Service Providers Recording

The latest recording of the Capacity Building Webinars for Human Trafficking Service Providers is now available.

“A Deep Dive Into Current Program Evaluation” provides insight and guidance for navigating data collection and program evaluation efforts for human trafficking programs.

(Posted September 22, 2020)

September 2020

NVAA Advanced Skills Institute: Advanced Trainer Institute

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Advanced Skills Institute: Advanced Trainer Institute training, which will be delivered online. In this 5-week training, you will refine and perfect your communication skills to become an effective trainer. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Week 1: Adult Learning Styles and Presentation Skills, October 12–16, webinar on October 15.
• Week 2: Understanding Facilitation, October 19–23, webinar on October 22.
• Week 3: Facilitation Skills, October 26–30, webinar on October 29.
• Week 4: Delivering Online Training, November 2–6, webinar on November 5.
• Week 5: Presenting and Facilitating with Cultural Humility, November 9–13, webinar on November 12.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted September 21, 2020)

September 2020

NVAA Effective Management Series: Building and Managing Volunteer Programs

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Building and Managing Volunteer Programs training, which will be delivered online. This 3-week training will focus on the importance of volunteers; how to recruit, screen, onboard, and retain them; and how to determine the costs associated with managing volunteers. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: The Importance of Volunteerism, October 12–16, no webinar.
• Week 1: Finding the Right Volunteers, October 19–23, webinar on October 23.
• Week 2: Onboarding and Retaining Volunteers, October 26–30, webinar on October 30.

All webinars are conducted on Fridays from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted September 21, 2020)

September 2020

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month 

In preparation for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, OVC TTAC offers several resources:

• Take the VAT Online module on Intimate Partner Violence.
• Take the following trainings:
  • Online Elder Abuse Training for Legal Service Providers: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, and
  • Polyvictimization in Later Life Module 2: Older Adults Affected by Polyvictimization. This module discusses the correlation between intimate partner violence and age.
• Access the recordings from the following webinar series:
  • Expert Q&A,
  • Elder Justice Initiative,
  • Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault: Strategies to Strengthen Community Collaboration To Respond to Survivors’ Needs,
  • Telemedicine: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Responding to Sexual Assault, and
  • Vision 21 Talks: Engaging with Experts on Trending Topics.
• Request training on Serving LGBTQ Survivors of Violence. Participants will learn to differentiate between sexual violence, intimate partner violence, hate violence, and hate crimes among the LGBTQ community.
• Search the Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide chapter on Comprehensive Victim Services for resources related to supporting survivors of domestic violence.
• Search the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide for related resources.
• Visit the Tribal Victim Assistance Resources tab to find resources that can help tribal communities better meet the needs of victims of domestic violence.
• Download and incorporate materials from the Victim Impact: Listen and Learn module on Domestic Violence into your training.
• Search VictimLaw to find your state’s laws regarding domestic violence.
• Search the Resource Library for related domestic violence materials.
• Request Customized Technical Assistance to address your organization’s needs and build your capacity to better serve victims of domestic violence.

(Posted September 17, 2020)

September 2020

Bullying Prevention Month

In preparation for Bullying Prevention Month this October, OVC TTAC offers several resources:

• Take the VAT Online module on Bullying.
• Request training on Increasing Effectiveness of Providers for Child Victims of Violence.
• Request Customized Technical Assistance to address your organization’s needs and build your capacity to better serve victims of bullying.
• Search VictimLaw to find your state’s laws regarding bullying.

(Posted September 17, 2020)

September 2020

NVAA Effective Management Series: Program Evaluation

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Program Evaluation training, which will be delivered online. This 5-week training will give you the practical skills to conduct an evaluation and take some of the fear out of the process. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: What is Program Evaluation? October 5–9, no webinar.
• Week 1: Foundations for Program Evaluation, October 12–16, webinar on October 16.
• Week 2: Preparing for Program Evaluation: Developing a Program Evaluation Plan, October 19–23, webinar on October 23.
• Week 3: Implementing the Program Evaluation: Focus on Data Collection, October 26–30, webinar on October 30.
• Week 4: Analyzing Evaluation Data and Using It To Develop Your Program's Story, November 2–6, webinar on November 6.

All webinars are conducted on Fridays from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted September 14, 2020)

September 2020

OVC Human Trafficking Grantee Spotlight

The latest OVC Human Trafficking Grantee Spotlight highlights Heartland Human Care Services, Mosaic Family Services, Restore NYC, and San Diego Youth Services. The OVC Human Trafficking Grantee Spotlight highlights the work and promising practices of OVC's Human Trafficking Grantees in serving victims of human trafficking and provides a space for grantees to relate to, identify with, and further engage with one another, the anti-trafficking community, and our many allied partners. 

(Posted September 1, 2020)

August 2020

August Expert Q&A Recording

A recording of the August Expert Q&A session on “Supportive Services Available to Survivors of Sexual Assault in the Military – A Military- and Community-Based Collaboration” is now available, along with a copy of the PowerPoint on our Expert Q&A page.

This session provides information on understanding sexual assault reporting options in the military, in addition to immediate and long-term support services available to survivors.

(Posted August 27, 2020)

August 2020

NVAA Effective Management Series: Building Resiliency in Organizations

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Building Resiliency in Organizations training, which will be delivered online. This 3-week training provides a resiliency model and explains how it can be applied to organizations. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: Acknowledging Resiliency, September 7–11, no webinar.
• Week 1: The Five Core Elements of Resiliency, September 14–18, webinar on September 18.
• Week 2: Identifying Strategies for Building Resiliency in Organizations, September 21–25, webinar on September 25.

All webinars are conducted on Fridays from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted August 18, 2020)

August 2020

National Preparedness Month

To plan for National Preparedness Month in September, OVC TTAC offers several resources:

• Register for the September Expert Q&A on “Developing a Co-Response to a Mass Violence Incident During a Community Crisis.”
• Visit the Mass Violence and Terrorism page for resources such as the Helping Victims of Mass Violence & Terrorism: Planning, Response, Recovery, and Resources Toolkit.
• Take the following VAT Online modules:
  • Crisis Intervention,
  • Problem Solving,
  • Trauma-Informed Care, and
  • Terrorism and Mass Violence.
• Watch the Mass Violence and Terrorism web training series.
• Watch our Expert Q&A sessions on:
  • What Really is the Best Mental Health Approach to Victims of Mass Violence?
  • Addressing the Impact of Trauma When a Mass Violence Incident Occurs, and
  • What You Need To Know From Survivors About Trauma-Informed Programming.
• Request Customized Technical Assistance to address your organization's needs and build your capacity to better serve victims of mass violence and terrorism.  
• Search VictimLaw to find state and federal laws on responding to mass violence.

(Posted August 12, 2020)

August 2020

National Campus Safety Awareness Month

In preparation for National Campus Safety Awareness Month in September, OVC TTAC offers several resources:

• Take the VAT Online module on Victims of Campus Sexual Assault.
• Watch recordings from the Campus Sexual Assault webinar series.
• Download materials from the Integrating Crime Victims' Issues Into College and University Curricula.
• Integrate materials from the Campus Sexual Assault unit from the Sexual Assault Advocate/Counselor Training curriculum into your training.
• Watch the recorded Expert Q&A session on Forging Relationships Between Victim Service Providers and Academic Institutions.
• Visit the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide chapter on Preparing Your Program To Meet the Unique Needs of Survivors for a list of resources for providing patient-centered and trauma-informed care to college students who are survivors of sexual assault.
• Request the training Sexual Assault Advocate/Counselor Training, which includes a section on Campus Sexual Assault.  
• Search VictimLaw to find your state’s laws regarding campus sexual assault.
• Request Customized Technical Assistance to address your organization's needs and build your capacity to better serve victims of crime on college and university campuses.

(Posted August 12, 2020)

August 2020

NVAA Leadership Institute

We are now accepting applications for the August 2020 NVAA Leadership Institute, which will be delivered online. This 11-week training will assist you in becoming a more effective leader of your team, work group, or organization. CEUs will be awarded to those who complete all of the requirements.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 2:30–3:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted August 10, 2020)

August 2020

NVAA Effective Management Series: Financial Management

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Financial Management training, which will be delivered online. This 6-week training will teach you key bookkeeping and accounting principles, how to prepare financial documents, how to prevent fraud, and the differences in available financial management tools. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: Introduction to Financial Management, August 31–September 4, no webinar.
• Week 1: Planning the Budget, September 7–11, webinar on September 10.
• Week 2: Bookkeeping and Accounting Concepts and Practices, September 14–18, webinar on September 17.
• Week 3: Financial Reporting and Monitoring, September 21–25, webinar on September 24.
• Week 4: Practical Financial Oversight, September 28–October 2, webinar on October 1.
• Week 5: Ensuring the Financial Health of Your Organization, October 5–9, webinar on October 8.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted August 10, 2020)

July 2020

NVAA Advanced Skills Institute: Building Trauma-Informed Organizations

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Advanced Skills Institute: Building Trauma-Informed Organizations training, which will be delivered online. This 5-week training provides guidance in how your organization can become trauma-informed and how to modify policies and procedures to respond to trauma victims. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: The Impact of Trauma, August 17–21, no webinar.
• Week 1: The Layers of a Trauma-Informed Approach, August 24–28, webinar on August 28.
• Week 2: The Foundation of a Trauma-Informed Organization, August 31–September 4, webinar on September 4.
• Week 3: Assessing Your Organization, September 7–11, webinar on September 11.
• Week 4: Developing Your Organization's Trauma-Informed Approach, September 14–18, webinar on September 18.

All webinars are conducted on Fridays from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted July 28, 2020)

July 2020

NVAA Effective Management Series: Financial Management

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Financial Management training, which will be delivered online. This 6-week training will teach you key bookkeeping and accounting principles, how to prepare financial documents, how to prevent fraud, and the differences in available financial management tools. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: Introduction to Financial Management, August 17–21, no webinar.
• Week 1: Planning the Budget, August 24–28, webinar on August 27.
• Week 2: Bookkeeping and Accounting Concepts and Practices, August 31–September 4, webinar on September 3.
• Week 3: Financial Reporting and Monitoring, September 7–11, webinar on September 10.
• Week 4: Practical Financial Oversight, September 14–18, webinar on September 17.
• Week 5: Ensuring the Financial Health of Your Organization, September 21–25, webinar on September 24.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted July 27, 2020)

July 2020

Mass Violence and Terrorism Volunteer Management Webinar

The Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center Helping Victims of Mass Violence and Terrorism: Planning, Response, Recovery, and Resources Toolkit web training series continues with an in-depth look at the Volunteer Management victim assistance protocol. Volunteers play a key role in our communities in the aftermath of crises, disasters, emergencies, and incidents of mass violence.

Please plan to join one of the scheduled webinars to learn more about this essential victim assistance protocol.

Monday, August 10, 2020
1:00–2:30 p.m., eastern time
Register

Monday, August 17, 2020
1:00–2:30 p.m., eastern time
Register

(Posted July 24, 2020)

July 2020

Activity Spotlight

The Arizona Department of Public Safety requested a 1-day training on grant writing to be offered four times across the state. The training aimed to educate participants about the key components of a well written grant application and increase the capacity of the participant organizations to be successful when applying for grants.

Learn more about this quarter’s Activity Spotlight.

(Posted July 23, 2020)

July 2020

July Expert Q&A Recording

A recording of the July Expert Q&A session on “Non-Fatal Strangulation: Recognizing the Injuries and Connecting Victims to Care” is now available, along with a copy of the PowerPoint on our Expert Q&A page.

This session is an opportunity for advocates, law enforcement, and other allied professionals to increase their awareness and understanding about the serious health, neurological, and emotional effects of non-fatal strangulation within the context of domestic violence and sexual assault.

(Posted July 21, 2020)

July 2020

September Expert Q&A

On September 16, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. e.t., OVC TTAC will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Krista R. Flannigan and Nathan Spicer on “Developing a Co-Response to a Mass Violence Incident During a Community Crisis.”

This session will discuss some of the points of consideration when creating a co-response plan, including suggestions and challenges.

Register now to submit your own questions or visit the Expert Q&A page for more information.

(Posted July 16, 2020)

July 2020

Pathways in Victim Services

We are now accepting applications for the Pathways in Victim Services training, delivered online. This 6-week training explores and builds skills within three paths—advocacy, public speaking, and activism. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: Introduction to Making an Impact in Victim Services: July 27–31 (no webinar this week).
• Week 1: Exploring Opportunities in the Victim Services Field: August 3–7, webinar on August 6.
• Week 2: Exploring the Path to Victim Advocacy: August 10–14, webinar on August 13.
• Week 3: Exploring the Path to Public Speaking: August 17–21, webinar on August 20.
• Week 4: Exploring the Path to Activism: August 24–28, webinar on August 27.
• Week 5: Navigating the Workplace in the Victim Services Field: August 31–September 4, webinar on September 3.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 2:30–3:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact ttac@ovcttac.org.

(Posted July 6, 2020)

June 2020

June Expert Q&A Recording

A recording of the June Expert Q&A session on “The U.S. Department of Justice National Elder Fraud Hotline To Assist Victims of Financial Fraud” is now available, along with a copy of the PowerPoint on our Expert Q&A page.

As a result of the session, participants will be able to identify services available to victims through the hotline and identify resources and approaches for referring potential victims of financial fraud for additional support.

(Posted June 26, 2020)

June 2020

NVAA Effective Management Series: Financial Management

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Financial Management training, which will be delivered online. This 6-week training will teach you key bookkeeping and accounting principles, how to prepare financial documents, how to prevent fraud, and the differences in available financial management tools. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: Introduction to Financial Management, July 13–17, no webinar.
• Week 1: Planning the Budget, July 20–24, webinar on July 23.
• Week 2: Bookkeeping and Accounting Concepts and Practices, July 27–31, webinar on July 30.
• Week 3: Financial Reporting and Monitoring, August 3–7, webinar on August 6.
• Week 4: Practical Financial Oversight, August 10–14, webinar on August 13.
• Week 5: Ensuring the Financial Health of Your Organization, August 17–21, webinar on August 20.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted June 22, 2020)

June 2020

August Expert Q&A

On August 19, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. e.t., OVC TTAC will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Pamela Jacobs on “Supportive Services Available to Survivors of Sexual Assault in the Military – A Military- and Community-Based Collaboration.”

This session will provide information on understanding sexual assault reporting options in the military, in addition to immediate and long-term support services available to survivors.

Register now to submit your own questions or visit the Expert Q&A page for more information.

(Posted June 18, 2020)

June 2020

NVAA Effective Management Series: Succession Planning

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Succession Planning training, which will be delivered online. This 3-week training presents several strategies to plan for changes in leadership and to develop your organization's succession plans. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: The Purpose of Succession Planning, July 6–10, no webinar.
• Week 1: Getting Started, July 13–17, webinar on July 16.
• Week 2: Preparing for Change, July 20–24, webinar on July 23.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 2:30–3:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted June 15, 2020)

June 2020

NVAA Advanced Skills Institute: Building Trauma-Informed Organizations

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Advanced Skills Institute: Building Trauma-Informed Organizations training, which will be delivered online. This 5-week training provides guidance in how your organization can become trauma-informed and how to modify policies and procedures to respond to trauma victims. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: The Impact of Trauma, June 29–July 3, no webinar.
• Week 1: The Layers of a Trauma-Informed Approach, July 6–10, webinar on July 10.
• Week 2: The Foundation of a Trauma-Informed Organization, July 13–17, webinar on July 17.
• Week 3: Assessing Your Organization, July 20–24, webinar on July 24.
• Week 4: Developing Your Organization's Trauma-Informed Approach, July 27–31, webinar on July 31.

All webinars are conducted on Fridays from 2:30–3:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted June 8, 2020)

May 2020

May Expert Q&A Recording

A recording of the May Expert Q&A session on “Vicarious Trauma in First Responders” is now available, along with a copy of the PowerPoint on our Expert Q&A page.

Learn about strategies to recognize and respond to work-related trauma exposure and how this exposure may impact successful working relationships with victims of crime in your communities.

(Posted May 26, 2020)

May 2020

July Expert Q&A

On July 15, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. e.t., OVC TTAC will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Gael Strack and Michelle Morgan on “Non-Fatal Strangulation: Recognizing the Injuries and Connecting Victims to Care.”

This session is an opportunity for advocates, law enforcement, and other allied professionals to increase their awareness and understanding about the serious health, neurological, and emotional effects of non-fatal strangulation within the context of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Register now to submit your own questions or visit the Expert Q&A page for more information.

(Posted May 21, 2020)

May 2020

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

In preparation for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, OVC TTAC offers several resources:

• Register for the June 17 Expert Q&A session on “The U.S. Department of Justice National Elder Fraud Hotline To Assist Victims of Financial Fraud.”
• Enroll in VAT Online to take the following courses:
  • Elder Abuse and
  • Elderly Populations.
• Visit the Online Training page to learn about the following interactive trainings:
  • Online Elder Abuse Training for Legal Service Providers and
  • Polyvictimization in Later Life.
• Visit the Past Webinars page to access the following recordings:
  • The Elder Justice Initiative Webinar Series,
  • "Identifying Signs of Elder Abuse or Neglect,"
  • "Results of OVC’s Needs Assessment: Financial Fraud, Financial Exploitation, Elder Abuse, and Polyvictimization," and
  • "Building Bridges Between Elder Justice Professionals and VOCA Administrators."
• Visit the Tribal Victim Assistance Resources tab to find federal and nonfederal elder abuse resources.
• Access the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide to review the section on Elder Adult Resources on the Resource List page.
• Access the Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide to review the section on Elder Care on the Forms of Human Trafficking page.
• Learn about OVC’s face-to-face training on Identifying and Responding to Elder Abuse.
• Search VictimLaw to learn more about your state’s laws regarding elder abuse.
• Request Customized Technical Assistance to address your organization’s needs and build your capacity to better serve elder victims.

(Posted May 13, 2020)

May 2020

NVAA Effective Management Series: Outreach and Marketing

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Outreach and Marketing training, which will be delivered online. This 3-week training will teach you how to develop a marketing plan, conduct an analysis of your audience, and identify techniques to launch your outreach and marketing campaign. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: Introduction to Marketing, June 1–5, no webinar.
• Week 1: Identifying Your Marketing Goals and Target Audience, June 8–12, webinar on June 11.
• Week 2: Finalizing a Marketing Plan and Measuring Your Efforts, June 15–19, webinar on June 18.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 5:00–6:15 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted May 11, 2020)

May 2020

Capacity Building Webinars for Human Trafficking Service Providers Recording

The latest recording from the Capacity Building Webinars for Human Trafficking Service Providers series is now available.

“Coordinating Multi-Victim Human Trafficking Cases: Building Partnerships, Confidentiality, and Providing Individualized Services” will provide insights and guidance for how to navigate working with multiple survivors involved in the same case.

(Posted May 8, 2020)

May 2020

NVAA Effective Management Series: Building and Managing Volunteer Programs

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Building and Managing Volunteer Programs training, which will be delivered online. This 3-week training will focus on the importance of volunteers; how to recruit, screen, onboard, and retain them; and how to determine the costs associated with managing volunteers. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: The Importance of Volunteerism, June 1–5, no webinar.
• Week 1: Finding the Right Volunteers, June 8–12, webinar on June 12.
• Week 2: Onboarding and Retaining Volunteers, June 15–19, webinar on June 19.

All webinars are conducted on Fridays from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted May 4, 2020)

May 2020

NVAA Effective Management Series: Strategic Planning for Program Managers

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Strategic Planning for Program Managers training, which will be delivered online. In this 5-week training you will learn strategies to establish a clear direction and to make decisions that align with your program's mission, goals, and objectives. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: Introduction to Strategic Planning, May 25–29, no webinar.
• Week 1: Preparing to Write Your Strategic Plan, June 1–5, webinar on June 5.
• Week 2: Assessing the Readiness of Your Organization, June 8–12, webinar on June 12.
• Week 3: Creating Your Strategic Plan, June 15–19, webinar on June 19.
• Week 4: Implementing and Communicating Your Strategic Plan, June 22–26, webinar on June 26.

All webinars are conducted on Fridays from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted May 4, 2020)

April 2020

National Missing Children’s Day

In preparation for National Missing Children’s Day on May 25, OVC TTAC offers several resources:

• Find materials to support runaway youth on the Preparing Your Program To Meet the Unique Needs of Survivors page in the OVC SANE Program Development and Operation Guide.
• Take the VAT Online module on Children and Youth.
• Visit the Expert Q&A Past Sessions tab to watch the recording of the session “The Vulnerabilities of LGBTQ and Homeless Youth to Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation.”
• Read the Minors & Adolescents section of the Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide.
• Visit the Tribal Victim Assistance Resources tab to find federal and nonfederal resources on tribal children’s issues.
• Request in-person training on Supporting Children Living with Grief and Trauma: A Multidisciplinary Approach.
• Request Customized Technical Assistance to address your organization's needs and build your capacity to better serve crime victims.
• Search VictimLaw to learn more about your state’s laws regarding missing and exploited children.

(Posted April 27, 2020)

April 2020

April Expert Q&A Recording

A recording of the April Expert Q&A session on “Sustainability Planning” is now available, along with a copy of the PowerPoint on our Expert Q&A page.

Find out more about starting or expanding your organization’s sustainability planning efforts.

(Posted April 21, 2020)

April 2020

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week

In preparation for National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, May 3–9, OVC TTAC offers several resources:

• Find materials to support incarcerated survivors on the Preparing Your Program To Meet the Unique Needs of Survivors page in the OVC SANE Program Development and Operation Guide.
• Visit the download center for the Victim Impact: Listen and Learn curriculum, which is geared toward helping offenders to become more aware of the impact that crime has on victims and to take responsibility for their actions and begin to make amends.
• Take the VAT Online module on Incarcerated Victims of Sexual Violence.
• Visit the Expert Q&A Past Sessions tab to watch the recording of the session “Working with At-risk Youth with High Levels of Trauma and Risk for (Re)Victimization.”
• Request Customized Technical Assistance to address your organization's needs and build your capacity to better serve crime victims.

(Posted April 21, 2020)

April 2020

National Police Week

In preparation for National Police Week, May 10–16, OVC TTAC offers several resources:

• Visit the Vicarious Trauma page to learn more about the impact of vicarious trauma on individuals and on organizations, as well as find resources designed to help you identify and address vicarious trauma proactively.
• Explore the Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide for information on—
  •  Law Enforcement Committee and
  •  Tools for Law Enforcement.
• Visit the OVC SANE Program Development and Operation Guide for information on—
  • Options for Reporting and
  • Collaboration With Community Partners.
• Watch recorded events from our Elder Justice Initiative Webinar Series that include—
  • “Suspicious Activity Reports and Their Role in Investigations of Elder Financial Exploitation,”
  • “Collecting Evidence in Cases of Elder Physical Abuse and Caregiver Neglect,”
  • “Helping Law Enforcement Respond to Elder Abuse Quickly,”
  • “Law Enforcement Investigation of Financial Exploitation,” and
  • “The Role of Law Enforcement in Elder Abuse Cases.”
• Visit the Expert Q&A Past Sessions tab to watch webinar recordings intended for law enforcement that include—
  • “Law Enforcement Response: Approaching Your Work with a Trauma-Informed Lens,”
  • “Prosecuting Image Exploitation,” and
  • “Interjurisdictional Enforcement of Protection Orders.”
• Learn about the OVC training on DNA in Sexual Assault Cases: The Role of Law Enforcement, SAFE/SANE Nurses, and Victim Advocates.
• Visit the Human Trafficking page to access webinar recordings such as “Working Together Part I: Law Enforcement.”
• Request Customized Technical Assistance to address your organization's needs and build your capacity to better serve crime victims.
• Search VictimLaw to research state, federal, and tribal laws.

(Posted April 21, 2020)

April 2020

June Expert Q&A

On June 17, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. e.t., OVC TTAC will present an online Expert Q&A discussion on “The U.S. Department of Justice National Elder Fraud Hotline To Assist Victims of Financial Fraud.”

Launched in March 2020 and managed by OVC, the hotline is available to assist older adults who may be victims of financial fraud in reporting fraud to the appropriate agencies. As a result of the session, participants will be able to identify services available to victims through the hotline and identify resources and approaches for referring potential victims of financial fraud for additional support.

Register now to submit your own questions or visit the Expert Q&A page for more information.

(Posted April 16, 2020)

April 2020

NVAA Effective Management Series: Developing and Managing a Board of Directors

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Developing and Managing a Board of Directors training, which will be delivered online. This 4-week training will provide a step-by-step guide to building an effective board as well as strategies for keeping members involved and accountable. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: Identifying and Cultivating Potential Board Members, May 4–8, no webinar.
• Week 1: Assessing Board Needs, Recruiting, and Orienting Board Members, May 11–15, webinar on May 14.
• Week 2: Involving and Educating Board Members, May 18–22, webinar on May 21.
• Week 3: Evaluating, Rotating and Celebrating the Board, May 25–29, webinar on May 28.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 2:30–3:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted April 13, 2020)

April 2020

NVAA Leadership Institute

We are now accepting applications for the May 2020 NVAA Leadership Institute, which will be delivered online. This 11-week training will assist you in becoming a more effective leader of your team, work group, or organization. CEUs will be awarded to those who complete all of the requirements.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted April 13, 2020)

April 2020

Victim Assistance Resources

The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) asked the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) to share a few ideas on how to navigate a rapidly changing victim assistance landscape.

Please do not hesitate to contact the OVC Training and Technical Assistance Center by phone at 866–682–8822 or by email at ttac@ovcttac.org for more information on how we can help with your TTA and professional development needs. Through this rapidly evolving situation, OVC TTAC is committed to working with you to best serve victims and survivors across the country.

(Posted April 9, 2020)

April 2020

In Memoriam - Lori Stiegel

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Lori Stiegel, 63, of Washington, D.C., who was lost to breast cancer on March 28, 2020. All of us with the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center will miss her and her tremendous contributions to the victim services field. As an expert in elder abuse, she was devoted to public interest law and committed her life’s work to that effort— first at the Center for Social Gerontology in Michigan, then as a legal services developer at the state Office on Aging in Georgia, and at the Senior Advocacy Unit of Bay Area Legal Services in Tampa, Florida. Following this start, she worked for the American Bar Association’s Commission on Law and Aging for more than 30 years. She co-wrote numerous publications on elder abuse and served for 8 years on the board of the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse. Lori was licensed to practice law in Florida, Georgia, and Washington, D.C. She is survived by her father Richard, and we share our deep condolences with him, all of her friends and family, and everyone who was fortunate enough to benefit from her dedicated work.

(Posted April 8, 2020)

April 2020

NVAA Effective Management Series: Financial Management

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Financial Management training, which will be delivered online. This 6-week training will teach you key bookkeeping and accounting principles, how to prepare financial documents, how to prevent fraud, and the differences in available financial management tools. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: Introduction to Financial Management, April 27–May 1, no webinar.
• Week 1: Planning the Budget, May 4–8, webinar on May 8.
• Week 2: Bookkeeping and Accounting Concepts and Practices, May 11–15, webinar on May 15.
• Week 3: Financial Reporting and Monitoring, May 18–22, webinar on May 22.
• Week 4: Practical Financial Oversight, May 25–29, webinar on May 29.
• Week 5: Ensuring the Financial Health of Your Organization, June 1–5, webinar on June 5.

All webinars are conducted on Fridays from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted April 6, 2020)

March 2020

March Expert Q&A Recording

A recording of the March Expert Q&A session on “Helping Survivors of Multiple Victimizations” is now available, along with a copy of the PowerPoint on our Expert Q&A page.

Polyvictimization refers to having experienced multiple victimizations, such as sexual abuse, physical abuse, bullying, and exposure to family violence, and occurs when individuals experience different kinds of victimization, rather than multiple episodes of the same kind of victimization. Understanding the prevalence, occurrence, and identification of polyvictimization across all generations is essential for victim advocates and other victim-serving professionals to help ensure that the right types of assistance, support, and intervention are made available.

(Posted March 25, 2020)

March 2020

OVC Human Trafficking Grantee Spotlight

The latest OVC Human Trafficking Grantee Spotlight highlights the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Colorado Department of Human Services, The Louisiana Child and Youth Trafficking Collaborative, The University of Maryland School of Social Work, The Minnesota Department of Health, Ohio Department of Public Safety, and The University of Alabama. The OVC Human Trafficking Grantee Spotlight highlights the work and promising practices of OVC's Human Trafficking Grantees in serving victims of human trafficking and provides a space for grantees to relate to, identify with, and further engage with one another, the anti-trafficking community, and our many allied partners. 

(Posted March 24, 2020)

March 2020

National Sexual Assault Awareness Month

In preparation for National Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April, OVC TTAC offers several resources:

• Visit the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Sexual Assault Response Teams page to access resources, videos, and trainings to help build your capacity to assist victims of sexual assault.
• Use materials from the following curricula to conduct training on the impact of sexual assault:
  • Sexual Assault Advocate/Counselor Training,
  • Unit 8: Sexual Assault from Victim Impact: Listen and Learn.
• Enroll in VAT Online to take the following modules:
  • Sexual Assault,
  • Campus/University Victims of Sexual Assault,
  • Incarcerated Victims of Sexual Violence, and
  • Victims of Sexual Assault in the Military.
• Register for OVC’s Online Elder Abuse Training for Legal Service Providers to take the module on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
• Visit the Webinar Library and Expert Q&A page to access recordings on assisting victims of sexual assault.
• Request the following face-to-face trainings:
  • DNA in Sexual Assault Cases: The Role of Law Enforcement, SAFE/SANE Nurses, and Victim Advocates,
  • Sexual Assault Advocate/Counselor Training, and
  • Strengthening Military-Civilian Community Partnerships To Respond to Sexual Assault.
• Search VictimLaw to find laws regarding sexual assault in your jurisdiction.

(Posted March 24, 2020)

March 2020

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

In preparation for National Child Abuse Prevention Month this April, OVC TTAC offers several resources:

• Visit the Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide to review the sections on Foreign National Minors and Minor and Adolescent victims.
• Enroll in VAT Online to take the following modules:
  • Child Abuse,
  • Children and Youth, and
  • Teen Relationship Abuse.
• Use materials from the Child Abuse and Neglect unit of the Victim Impact: Listen and Learn curriculum to conduct training to help offenders become more aware of the impact that this crime has on victims and to take responsibility for their actions and begin to make amends.
• Visit the Webinar Library and Expert Q&A page to access recordings on assisting victims of child abuse.
• Access the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide to review the section on responding to child maltreatment as part of forensic nursing practice.
• Request the following face-to-face trainings:
  • Building Resiliency in Child Abuse Organizations,
  • Increasing Effectiveness of Child Welfare Workers for Child Victims of Trauma,
  • Increasing Effectiveness of Providers for Child Victims of Violence, and
  • Supporting Children Living with Grief and Trauma: A Multidisciplinary Approach.
• Search VictimLaw to find laws regarding child abuse in your jurisdiction.

(Posted March 24, 2020)

March 2020

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

In preparation for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), April 19–25, OVC TTAC offers several resources:

• Visit the Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide to review the section on human trafficking victims’ rights enforcement.
• Use materials from the Victim Impact: Listen and Learn curriculum to conduct training to help offenders become more aware of the impact that crime has on victims and to take responsibility for their actions and begin to make amends.
• Visit the Webinar Library to access recordings from the Victims’ Rights webinar series.
• Search VictimLaw to find laws regarding victims' rights in your jurisdiction.
• Request the face-to-face training Enforcing Victims' Rights.
• Enroll in VAT Online to take the Victims' Rights module.
• Visit the 2020 NCVRW page on the OVC website to find resources to help plan your events and raise awareness.

(Posted March 24, 2020)

March 2020

NVAA Effective Management Series: Implementing the Model Standards: A Primer for Victim Service Program Managers

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Implementing the Model Standards: A Primer for Victim Service Program Managers training, which will be delivered online. In this 4-week training, you will learn about the importance of the Model Standards to the field and to your organization, explore your organization’s capabilities to implement the Model Standards, and develop a plan to integrate the Model Standards into your program’s policies, procedures, and activities. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: Introduction to the Model Standards, April 13–17, no webinar.
• Week 1: What are the Model Standards?, April 20–24, webinar on April 23.
• Week 2: Incorporating the Model Standards into Your Organization’s Policies, April 27–May 1, webinar on April 30.
• Week 3: Creating a Plan To Implement the Model Standards, May 4–8, webinar on May 7.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted March 20, 2020)

March 2020

May Expert Q&A

On May 20, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. e.t., OVC TTAC will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Angie McCown on “Vicarious Trauma in First Responders.”

In this session, participants will learn about strategies to recognize and respond to work-related trauma exposure and how this exposure may impact successful working relationships with victims of crime in their communities.

Register now to submit your own questions or visit the Expert Q&A page for more information.

(Posted March 19, 2020)

March 2020

NVAA Effective Management Series: Building Resiliency in Organizations

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Building Resiliency in Organizations training, which will be delivered online. This 3-week training provides a resiliency model and explains how it can be applied to organizations. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: Acknowledging Resiliency, April 6–10, no webinar.
• Week 1: The Five Core Elements of Resiliency, April 13–17, webinar on April 16.
• Week 2: Identifying Strategies for Building Resiliency in Organizations, April 20–24, webinar on April 23.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 2:30–3:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted March 16, 2020)

March 2020

NVAA Advanced Skills Institute: Advanced Trainer Institute

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Advanced Skills Institute: Advanced Trainer Institute training, which will be delivered online. In this 5-week training, you will refine and perfect your communication skills to become an effective trainer. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Week 1: Adult Learning Styles and Presentation Skills, April 6–10, webinar on April 10.
• Week 2: Understanding Facilitation, April 13–17, webinar on April 17.
• Week 3: Facilitation Skills, April 20–24, webinar on April 24.
• Week 4: Delivering Online Training, April 27–May 1, webinar on May 1.
• Week 5: Presenting and Facilitating with Cultural Humility, May 4–8, webinar on May 8.

All webinars are conducted on Fridays from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted March 16, 2020)

February 2020

Mass Violence and Terrorism Web Training Series Recording

The latest recording from the Helping Victims of Mass Violence and Terrorism: Planning, Response, Recovery, and Resources Toolkit webinar series is now available.

“Helping Victims of Mass Violence and Terrorism: Death Notifications” provides an indepth look at the Notification victim assistance protocol.

(Posted February 28, 2020)

February 2020

February Expert Q&A Recording

A recording of the February Expert Q&A session on “Innovative Practices for Family Justice Centers” is now available, along with a copy of the PowerPoint on our Expert Q&A page.

Family Justice Centers provide a “one-stop shop” for victims of family violence (intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse). This session allows the audience to inquire about innovative practices within the Family Justice Center model.

(Posted February 26, 2020)

February 2020

National Consumer Protection Week

In preparation for National Consumer Protection Week, March 1–7, OVC TTAC offers several resources:

• Enroll in VAT Online and take the following modules:
  • Cyber Fraud,
  • Financial Crimes, and
  • Identity Theft.
• Take the following online trainings:
  • Identity Theft Victim Assistance Online Training,
  • Polyvictimization in Later Life Module 2: Older Adults Affected by Polyvictimization, and
  • Online Elder Abuse Training for Legal Service Providers: Financial Fraud and Exploitation.
• Access the Expert Q&A webinar recording on Expanding Outreach to Victims of Identity Theft and Cybercrime.
• Review past Elder Justice Initiative webinar recordings on the following topics:
  • Finding the Right Fit: Decision-Making Supports and Guardianship,
  • Resources for Financial Institutions To Prevent and Protect Against Elder Financial Exploitation,
  • Banks & Triads Working Together To Combat Scams Against Older Americans,
  • Digging Deeper: When Consent is Not Consent,
  • Elder Justice Resources: A Virtual Tour of Available Information and Resources on Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation,
  • Law Enforcement Investigation of Financial Exploitation,
  • Suspicious Activity Reports and Their Role in Investigations of Elder Financial Exploitation, and
  • Financial Exploitation in the Context of Guardianships and Other Legal Arrangements.
• Access the webinar recording Results of OVC's Needs Assessment: Financial Fraud, Financial Exploitation, Elder Abuse, and Polyvictimization.
• Review the Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide section Resources: 4 Supporting Victims for financial resources to support victims of human trafficking.
• Review the Integrating Crime Victims' Issues Into College and University Curricula Resource Paper on Identity Theft (PDF 122KB).
• Request Customized Technical Assistance to address your organization's needs and build your capacity to better serve crime victims.
• Search VictimLaw for laws related to consumer protection.

(Posted February 20, 2020)

February 2020

April Expert Q&A

On April 15, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. e.t., OVC TTAC will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Kathleen Demro and Laney Gibbes on “Sustainability Planning.”

Join this session to find out more about starting or expanding your organization’s sustainability planning efforts.

Register now to submit your own questions or visit the Expert Q&A page for more information.

(Posted February 20, 2020)

February 2020

NVAA Advanced Skills Institute: Building Trauma-Informed Organizations

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Advanced Skills Institute: Building Trauma-Informed Organizations training, which will be delivered online. This 5-week training provides guidance in how your organization can become trauma-informed and how to modify policies and procedures to respond to trauma victims. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: The Impact of Trauma, March 2–6, no webinar.
• Week 1: The Layers of a Trauma-Informed Approach, March 9–13, webinar on March 12.
• Week 2: The Foundation of a Trauma-Informed Organization, March 16–20, webinar on March 19.
• Week 3: Assessing Your Organization, March 23–27, webinar on March 26.
• Week 4: Developing Your Organization's Trauma-Informed Approach, March 30–April 3, webinar on April 2.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted February 10, 2020)

February 2020

Understanding Human Trafficking

The Understanding Human Trafficking online training is now available. This training is a series of five interactive online modules that offer foundational learning on trauma-informed and victim-centered approaches to human trafficking. The modules are designed so that a wide audience can benefit. This training is unique in equipping participants to think critically about human trafficking using reliable resources, both locally and from across the United States. Register today!

(Posted February 4, 2020)

January 2020

Pathways in Victim Services Training

We are now accepting applications for the Pathways in Victim Services training, which will be delivered online. This 6-week training explores and builds skills within three paths—advocacy, public speaking, and activism. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: Introduction to Making an Impact in Victim Services, February 24–28, no webinar.
• Week 1: Exploring Opportunities in the Victim Services Field, March 2–6, webinar on March 6.
• Week 2: Exploring the Path to Victim Advocacy, March 9–13, webinar on March 13.
• Week 3: Exploring the Path to Public Speaking, March 16–20, webinar on March 20.
• Week 4: Exploring the Path to Activism, March 23–27, webinar on March 27.
• Week 5: Navigating the Workplace in the Victim Services Field, March 30–April 3, webinar on April 3.

All webinars are conducted on Fridays from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact ttac@ovcttac.org.

(Posted January 23, 2020)

January 2020

Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

In preparation for Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month this February, OVC TTAC offers several resources:

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the following modules: 
  • Teen Relationship Abuse,
  • Intimate Partner Violence, and 
  • Campus/University Victims of Sexual Assault.
• Download the Victim Impact: Listen and Learn unit on Domestic Violence.
• Review the Integrating Crime Victims’ Issues Into College and University Curricula resource paper on Intimate Partner Violence [PDF 148KB]. 
• Access the Tribal Victim Assistance Resources page for federal and non-federal resources on tribal dating violence and intimate partner violence.
• Request the OVC training Sexual Assault Advocate/Counselor Training to identify resources available to victims of campus sexual assault.
• Request the OVC training Increasing Effectiveness of Providers for Child Victims of Violence to enhance your capacity and ability to assist victimized children and adolescents. 
• Download the Sexual Assault Advocate/Counselor Training module on Campus Sexual Assault.
• Access the Campus Sexual Assault webinar series.
• Review the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide sections on Expanding Your Program To Include Intimate Partner Violence, Preparing Your Program To Meet the Unique Needs of Survivors, and the Resource List.
• Visit the Expert Q&A page to access the following recorded sessions:
  • Batterer Intervention Programs and Victim Safety,
  • Forging Relationships Between Victim Service Providers and Academic Institutions,
  • Serving Victims of Teen Dating Violence,
  • Strangulation and Intimate Partner Violence, and
  • Working with At-risk Youth with High Levels of Trauma and Risk for (Re)Victimization.
• Review the Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide section on Victim Populations to identify resources related to minors and adolescent victims.
• Request Customized Technical Assistance to address your organization's needs and build your capacity to better serve crime victims.
• Search VictimLaw for laws related to teen dating violence.

(Posted January 22, 2020)

January 2020

January Expert Q&A Recording

A recording of the January Expert Q&A session on “Increasing Community Awareness of Labor Trafficking” is now available, along with a copy of the PowerPoint on our Expert Q&A page.

As a result of the session, participants will: identify approaches that victim service providers can take to expand their knowledge and/or community knowledge of labor trafficking, discuss innovative approaches for outreach and awareness on labor trafficking, and identify resources and approaches for referring potential victims of labor trafficking safely for additional support.

(Posted January 21, 2020)

January 2020

March Expert Q&A

On March 18, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. e.t., OVC TTAC will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Natalia Aguirre and Kelly Graves on “Helping Survivors of Multiple Victimizations.”

Understanding the prevalence, occurrence, and identification of polyvictimization across all generations is essential for victim advocates and other victim-serving professionals to help ensure that the right types of assistance, support, and intervention are made available.

Register now to submit your own questions or visit the Expert Q&A page for more information.

(Posted January 16, 2020)

January 2020

Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week

In preparation for Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week this February 3–7, OVC TTAC offers several resources:

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the following modules:
  • Identity Theft and
  • Financial Crimes.
• Take the online training Identity Theft Victim Assistance Online Training: Supporting Victims' Financial and Emotional Recovery.
• Access the recordings from the Elder Justice Initiative webinar series:
  • Elder Justice Resources: A Virtual Tour of Available Information and Resources on Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation,
  • Resources for Financial Institutions To Prevent and Protect Against Elder Financial Exploitation,
  • Digging Deeper: When Consent is Not Consent,
  • Banks & Triads Working Together To Combat Scams Against Older Americans,
  • Suspicious Activity Reports and Their Role in Investigations of Elder Financial Exploitation,
  • Financial Exploitation in the Context of Guardianships and Other Legal Arrangements, and
  • Law Enforcement Investigation of Financial Exploitation.
• Access the following previously recorded Expert Q&A webinar:
  • Expanding Outreach to Victims of Identity Theft and Cybercrime.
• Search VictimLaw to find laws related to identity theft.
• Request Customized Technical Assistance to address your organization's needs and build your capacity to better serve victims of identity theft.

(Posted January 6, 2020)

January 2020

NVAA Leadership Institute

We are now accepting applications for the January 2020 NVAA Leadership Institute, which will be delivered online. This 11-week training will assist you in becoming a more effective leader of your team, work group, or organization. CEUs will be awarded to those who complete all of the requirements.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 2:30–3:45 p.m. e.t.

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For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted January 6, 2020)

January 2020

NVAA Effective Management Series: Developing and Sustaining Collaborations

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Developing and Sustaining Collaborations training, which will be delivered online. In this 4-week training you will identify methods that you can use to explore, plan, implement, and evaluate strategic collaborations. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: The Foundations of Collaboration, January 20–24, no webinar.
• Week 1: Forming Collaborations, January 27–31, webinar on January 31.
• Week 2: Collaboration in Action, February 3–7, webinar on February 7.
• Week 3: Evaluating the Outcomes, February 10–14, webinar on February 14.

All webinars are conducted on Fridays from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.

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For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted January 6, 2020)

January 2020

NVAA Effective Management Series: Financial Management

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Financial Management training, which will be delivered online. This 6-week training will teach you key bookkeeping and accounting principles, how to prepare financial documents, how to prevent fraud, and the differences in available financial management tools. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: Introduction to Financial Management, January 27–31, no webinar.
• Week 1: Planning the Budget, February 3–7, webinar on February 6.
• Week 2: Bookkeeping and Accounting Concepts and Practices, February 10–14, webinar on February 13.
• Week 3: Financial Reporting and Monitoring, February 17–21, webinar on February 20.
• Week 4: Practical Financial Oversight, February 24–28, webinar on February 27.
• Week 5: Ensuring the Financial Health of Your Organization, March 2–6, webinar on March 5.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.

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For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted January 6, 2020)

January 2020

NVAA Effective Management Series: Program Evaluation

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Program Evaluation training, which will be delivered online. This 5-week training will give you the practical skills to conduct an evaluation and take some of the fear out of the process. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: What is Program Evaluation? January 27–31, no webinar.
• Week 1: Foundations for Program Evaluation, February 3–7, webinar on February 7.
• Week 2: Preparing for Program Evaluation: Developing a Program Evaluation Plan, February 10–14, webinar on February 14.
• Week 3: Implementing the Program Evaluation: Focus on Data Collection, February 17–21, webinar on February 21.
• Week 4: Analyzing Evaluation Data and Using It To Develop Your Program's Story, February 24–28, webinar on February 28.

All webinars are conducted on Fridays from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.

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For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted January 6, 2020)

January 2020

Activity Spotlight

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Victim Services Team requested two consultants to deliver a 1-day training at three different locations focused on the elements of trauma-informed leadership and how to incorporate those elements into the organization. The training offered a balance of theoretical foundations and practical applications which allowed the attendees to have both a framework in which to understand the topic and the practical knowledge they could readily apply.

Learn more about this quarter’s Activity Spotlight.

(Posted January 3, 2020)

December 2019

NVAA Effective Management Series: Developing and Managing a Board of Directors

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Developing and Managing a Board of Directors training, which will be delivered online. This 4-week training will provide a step-by-step guide to building an effective board as well as strategies for keeping members involved and accountable. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: Identifying and Cultivating Potential Board Members, January 13–17, no webinar.
• Week 1: Assessing Board Needs, Recruiting, and Orienting Board Members, January 20–24, webinar on January 23.
• Week 2: Involving and Educating Board Members, January 27–31, webinar on January 30.
• Week 3: Evaluating, Rotating and Celebrating the Board, February 3–7, webinar on February 6.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted December 20, 2019)

December 2019

NVAA Effective Management Series: Building and Managing Volunteer Programs

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Building and Managing Volunteer Programs training, which will be delivered online. This 3-week training will focus on the importance of volunteers; how to recruit, screen, onboard, and retain them; and how to determine the costs associated with managing volunteers. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: The Importance of Volunteerism, January 13–17, no webinar.
• Week 1: Finding the Right Volunteers, January 20–24, webinar on January 23.
• Week 2: Onboarding and Retaining Volunteers, January 27–31, webinar on January 30.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 2:30–3:45 p.m. e.t.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted December 20, 2019)

December 2019

OVC Vicarious Trauma Toolkit Webinar Recording

The latest recording from the OVC Vicarious Trauma Toolkit webinar series is now available.

“Now What? Moving Forward With Your Vicarious Trauma Action Plan” provides information on using your VT–ORG results to create a realistic action plan that identifies specific tasks, persons responsible for those tasks, timeframes for completion, and a process for monitoring progress.

(Posted December 20, 2019)

December 2019

Mass Violence and Terrorism Death Notification Webinar

The OVC TTAC Helping Victims of Mass Violence and Terrorism: Planning, Response, Recovery, and Resources Toolkit web-based training series continues with an indepth look at the Notification victim assistance protocol. While the process of delivering death notifications is similar for a single homicide or a mass violence incident, there are also some unique aspects of mass fatalities that should be considered.

Please plan to join one of the scheduled webinars to learn more about this essential victim assistance protocol.

Thursday, January 16, 2020
2:00–3:30 p.m., eastern time
Register

Tuesday, January 21, 2020
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., eastern time
Register

(Posted December 20, 2019)

December 2019

February Expert Q&A

On February 19, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. e.t., OVC TTAC will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Scott Hampton and Vilma Torres on “Innovative Practices for Family Justice Centers.”

Family Justice Centers provide a “one-stop shop” for victims of family violence (intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse). This session will allow the audience to inquire about innovative practices within the Family Justice Center model.

Register now to submit your own questions or visit the Expert Q&A page for more information.

(Posted December 20, 2019)

December 2019

January Expert Q&A

On January 15, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. e.t., OVC TTAC will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Sarah Southey and Patricia Medige on “Increasing Community Awareness of Labor Trafficking.”

Presenters will discuss trauma-informed approaches to increasing community awareness of labor trafficking, as well as explore how to help community partners provide potential victims with appropriate resources for support.

Register now to submit your own questions or visit the Expert Q&A page for more information.

(Posted December 17, 2019)

December 2019

National Stalking Awareness Month

In preparation for National Stalking Awareness Month this January, OVC TTAC offers several resources:

• Take the VAT Online module on Stalking.
• Access the following previously recorded webinars:
  • Campus Safety Planning: Remedial Measures, Schedule Mapping, and No Contact Orders,
  • Serving Victims of Teen Dating Violence,
  • Technology, Social Media, and Victim Safety,
  • Interjurisdictional Enforcement of Protection Orders, and
  • The Intersection of Stalking, Sexual Assault, and Domestic Violence.
• Download the Intimate Partner Violence (PDF, 265 KB) resource paper in the Integrating Crime Victims’ Issues into College and University Curricula for statistics on stalking and related resources.
• Request Customized Technical Assistance to address your organization's needs and build your capacity to better serve victims of stalking.
• Search VictimLaw to find laws related to stalking.

(Posted December 16, 2019)

December 2019

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

In preparation for National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month this January, OVC TTAC offers several resources:

• Register for the upcoming January Expert Q&A session on “Increasing Community Awareness of Labor Trafficking.”
• Visit the Human Trafficking page to find related webinars and other training and technical assistance resources.
• Visit the Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide to find resources to assist in the formation of new task forces as well as guidance and support for existing task forces.
• Access the Tribal Victim Assistance page for a list of federal and non-federal human trafficking resources.
• Take the VAT Online module on Human Trafficking.
• Visit the Expert Q&A page to access the following webinars:
  • Housing, Addiction, and Human Trafficking,
  • Addressing Substance Abuse When Responding to Survivors of Human Trafficking, and
  • The Vulnerabilities of LGBTQ and Homeless Youth to Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation.
• Visit the SANE Guide to access the chapter on Human Trafficking and the Resource List regarding human trafficking.
• Search VictimLaw to find laws related to human trafficking.
• Request Customized Technical Assistance to address your organization's needs and build your capacity to better serve victims of human trafficking.

(Posted December 16, 2019)

December 2019

National Victim Assistance Academy 2020 Schedule

The National Victim Assistance Academy (NVAA) 2020 schedule is now available! NVAA trainings provide an intensive, interactive learning experience to develop your professional skills and knowledge. OVC TTAC delivers NVAA trainings using a blended learning approach—a combination of highly interactive, self-paced training and collaborative, facilitated webinars. They are free of charge and led by national subject matter experts.

OVC TTAC offers three NVAA training programs:

• The Leadership Institute teaches theoretical concepts and practical skills to help victim service administrators and leaders enhance their leadership skills and abilities in order to lead their organization, team, or work group more effectively.
• The Effective Management Series comprises comprehensive and practical trainings designed to build organizational capacity. Training topics include building and managing volunteer programs, building resiliency in organizations, developing and managing a board of directors, developing and sustaining collaborations, financial management, implementing the Model Standards, outreach and marketing, program evaluation, strategic planning, and succession planning.
• The Advanced Skills Institute is designed to build skills and address timely topics that confront victim service providers on a daily basis and that have direct impact on their work. There are currently two trainings that are part of this Institute: The Advanced Trainer Institute, where victim service providers refine and perfect their communication skills to become an effective trainer; and Building Trauma-Informed Organizations, where managers learn how they can help their organization become trauma-informed.

Sign up for the OVC TTAC listserv to stay informed of all OVC TTAC news and activities, including announcements of NVAA registration open dates and any changes to the schedule.

(Posted December 3, 2019)