Victims react to the psychological trauma of a crime in various ways. In order to ensure they receive the care they need, you must become familiar with the impact of trauma and the concept of trauma-informed care. This session will provide insight into the surprising similarities of victims and police officers that will help connect the complex thought patterns of a victim in trying to survive the moment and in the long term.

Note: This session will be recorded and posted on the Expert Q&A Past Sessions tab when available.

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Marcus Bruning

Marcus Bruning is a certified Federal Law Enforcement Training Center training specialist and provides train-the-trainer instruction in domestic crisis intervention and intelligence-led policing. He is a nationally recognized expert on law enforcement response to intimate partner abuse, sexual assault, and stalking.

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OVC's Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) provides training to support professional development, enhance services to the community, and expand outreach to underserved victims of crime.