November 2024

Trauma-Informed Approaches for Effective Interpreter Partnerships

This presentation is part of the Vital Subjects series and will provide guidance on vetting, contracting, and preparing interpreters to work with victims of crimes.

Register now or visit the Webinars page for more information.

(Posted November 14, 2024)

November 2024

Recognizing Trauma in Older Adults and Adopting Trauma-Informed Principles: Implications for Law Enforcement

This webinar will focus on how understanding trauma can improve engagement with older victims and create more positive outcomes for law enforcement investigations. 

(Posted November 13, 2024)

November 2024

Adobe Learning Manager Downtime

If you have any questions, please contact OVC TTAC at ttac@ovcttac.org or 1–866–682–8822.

(Posted November 11, 2024)

November 2024

NVAA Effective Management Series: Building Resiliency in Victim Service Organizations

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Building Resiliency in Victim Service 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, November 25–29, no webinar.
• Week 1: The Five Core Elements of Resiliency, December 2–6, webinar on December 5.
• Week 2: Identifying Strategies for Building Resiliency in Victim Service Organizations, December 9–13, webinar on December 12.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET.

Apply Now

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

(Posted November 4, 2024)

October 2024

Forensic Nurses Week

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the following modules:
  • Sexual Assault,
  • Trauma-Informed Care,
  • Incarcerated Victims of Sexual Violence,
  • Victims of Campus Sexual Assault,
  • Victims of Sexual Assault in the Military.
• Visit the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Sexual Assault Response Teams page to find related resources and trainings, including the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide.
• Download materials from the following curricula:
  • Sexual Assault Advocate and Service Provider Training and
  • Unit 8: Sexual Assault from Victim Impact: Listen and Learn.
• Visit the Expert Q&A page to access the following recordings:
  • Best Practices To Respond to Sexual Assault on College and University Campuses,
  • Establishing Victim Services Vicarious Trauma Response Collaboratives,
  • Supportive Services Available to Survivors of Sexual Assault in the Military – A Military- and Community-Based Collaboration,
  • Vicarious Trauma in First Responders, and
  • Helping Survivors of Multiple Victimizations.
• Explore the Vicarious Trauma page for information and resources related to identifying and addressing vicarious trauma.
• Access the Tribal Victim Assistance Resources page for a list of federal and non-federal resources on sexual assault.
• Take the Online Elder Abuse Training for Legal Service Providers module on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.

(Posted October 29, 2024)

October 2024

National Native American Heritage Month

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the following modules:
  • American Indian/Alaska Native Populations,
  • Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion,
  • Suicide Prevention for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Victims of Crime, and
  • Tribal Justice Systems.
• View the Back to Basics video on Culturally Responsive Victim Services.
• Visit the Webinar Recordings page to access the following presentations:
  • Leaning In: Historical Trauma and Cultural Responsiveness in Victim Assistance Services and Programming,
  • Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls,
  • Supporting Indigenous Victims of Violence,
  • H.O.P.E.: Suicide Prevention for Crime Victims, and
  • Courageous Spirit: The Effects of Historical Trauma on AI/AN Communities.
• Explore the Tribal Victim Assistance page to find information and resources related to serving 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 American Indian/Alaska Native resources

(Posted October 29, 2024)

October 2024

Transgender Day of Remembrance

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the following modules:
  • Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion,
  • Hate and Bias Crimes, and
  • LGBTQ Populations.
• View the Back to Basics video on Barrier-Free Intake.
• Visit the Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide to review the following sections: LGBTQ Victims and Victim Populations.
• Visit the Toolkits page to access resources such as the Responding to Transgender Victims of Sexual Assault guide.
• Review the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide chapter on Preparing Your Program To Meet the Unique Needs of Survivors for Transgender Resources, as well as Lesbian Gay Bisexual Queer resources.
• Visit the Webinar Recordings page to access the following recordings:
  • Working Effectively with LGBTQI+ Youth Victims of Crime,
  • Creating Safe Spaces for Transgender Survivors, and
  • Creating Inclusive Spaces for Supporting Transgender Survivors of Human Trafficking.
• Download materials from the Unit 6: Hate and Bias Crime section of the Victim Impact: Listen and Learn curriculum.

(Posted October 29, 2024)

October 2024

Untangling POA Abuse: Equipping Law Enforcement for Effective Response

This webinar offers guidance on investigating and prosecuting abuse and financial exploitation involving POAs, helping law enforcement and prosecutors to discern when and why actions involving these instruments may constitute crimes. 

(Posted October 10, 2024)

October 2024

NVAA Effective Management Series: Developing and Sustaining Collaborations 

We are now accepting applications for the Developing and Sustaining Collaborations training, which will be delivered online. This 4-week training 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: October 28–November 1, (no webinar this week).
• Learner Orientation: October 31.
• Week 1: Forming Collaborations: November 4–8, webinar on November 7.
• Week 2: Collaboration in Action: November 11–15, webinar on November 14.
• Week 3: Evaluating the Outcomes: November 18–22, webinar on November 21.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET.

Apply Now

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

(Posted October 10, 2024)

September 2024

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the following modules:
  • Cyber Fraud,
  • Financial Crimes, and
  • Identity Theft.
• Take the following online trainings:
• Identity Theft Victim Assistance Online Training and
• Online Elder Abuse Training for Legal Service Providers: Financial Fraud and Exploitation.
• Cyberstalking and Cyberbullying Among Teens,
• Elder Financial Fraud – Tips for Caregivers,
• Cyberharassment and Cyberstalking, and
• The U.S. Department of Justice National Elder Fraud Hotline To Assist Victims of Financial Fraud.
• Access the following Expert Q&A webinar recordings:
• Visit the National Elder Fraud Hotline website for information on how to report elder financial fraud against anyone age 60 or older.

(Posted September 26, 2024)

September 2024

National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the following modules:
  • Intimate Partner Violence and
  • Teen Relationship Abuse.
• View the Back to Basics video on Protective Orders.
• Take the Online Elder Abuse Training for Legal Service Providers: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault online training
• Access the following Expert Q&A webinar recordings:
• Using the Expressive Arts To Provide Interpersonal Violence Services,
• Clergy Response to Domestic Violence Survivors: How To Engage and Train Faith Leaders,
• Reimagining Our Community Responses to Intimate Partner Violence,
• The Intersection of Intimate Partner Violence and Title IX,
• Innovative Practices for Family Justice Centers, and
• Domestic Violence High Risk Teams.
• Download materials from the Unit 10: Domestic Violence section of the Victim Impact: Listen and Learn curriculum.
• Visit the Tribal Victim Assistance page for a list of domestic violence resources.
• Access the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide for Interpersonal Violence Resources.

(Posted September 26, 2024)

September 2024

October Expert Q&A

On October 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET, OVC TTAC will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Gael Strack on "Interpersonal Violence and Strangulation."

This session will discuss how providers can help mitigate long-term damage by recognizing signs of strangulation, properly documenting any evidence of abuse, and providing referrals for seeking safety assistance.

Register now to submit your own questions.

(Posted September 19, 2024)

September 2024

Expert Q&A Recording: Providing Trauma-Informed Supervision

A recording of the August Expert Q&A session on “Providing Trauma-Informed Supervision” is now available, along with a copy of the PowerPoint on our Expert Q&A page.

This session discusses the challenges and benefits of providing trauma-informed supervision. This type of supervision is grounded in an understanding of trauma and its effects on individuals’ thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships.

(Posted September 12, 2024)

August 2024

National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

• Take the following VAT Online modules:
  • Victim Compensation,
  • Victims’ Rights,
  • Advocacy,
  • Assessing Victims’ Needs,
  • Crisis Intervention, and
  • Mass Violence and Terrorism.
• Visit the Past Webinars page to access the following recordings:
  • Delivering Difficult News: Compassionate Trauma Notification,
  • Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls,
  • Are You Prepared? The Role of Victim Assistance Providers in Preparing and Responding to Incidents of Mass Violence,
  • U.S. Department of Justice International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program, and
  • Coordinated Trauma Support Services – Collaboration To Support Survivors of Homicide and Other Traumatic Losses.
• Download materials from the Unit 12: Homicide section of the Victim Impact: Listen and Learn curriculum.
• Visit the Mass Violence and Terrorism page for resources related to planning for and responding to victims of mass violence and terrorism.

(Posted August 29, 2024)

August 2024

National Preparedness Month

• Take the following VAT Online modules:
  • Crisis Intervention,
  • Problem Solving,
  • Trauma-Informed Care, and
  • Mass Violence and Terrorism.
• View the Back to Basics videos on Trauma-Informed and Victim-Centered Approaches and Trauma-Informed Supervision.
• Visit the Past Webinars page to access the following recordings:  
  • Mass Violence and Terrorism webinar series,
  • Empowering Victims & Victim Service Providers: Navigating Media Pressure and Safeguarding Privacy,
  • Psychological First Aid and Victim Assistance,
  • Environmental Crime Victim Assistance Program,
  • Are You Prepared? The Role of Victim Assistance Providers in Preparing and Responding to Incidents of Mass Violence, and
  • Vicarious Trauma in First Responders.
• Access the Mass Violence and Terrorism page for resources related to community planning and response to mass violence and terrorism.
• Explore the Vicarious Trauma page for information and resources related to identifying and addressing vicarious trauma.

(Posted August 29, 2024)

August 2024

National Campus Safety Awareness Month

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the Victims of Campus Sexual Assault module.
• Visit the Past Webinars page to access The Intersection of Intimate Partner Violence and Title IX webinar recording.
• Download materials from the following curricula:
  • Integrating Crime Victims' Issues Into College and University Curricula and
  • Sexual Assault Advocate and Service Provider Training module on Campus Sexual Assault.
• Visit the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide to access the chapter on Preparing Your Program To Meet the Unique Needs of Survivors and related resources on College Students.

(Posted August 29, 2024)

August 2024

Elder Justice Initiatve Webinars

Untangling POA Abuse: Equipping Law Enforcement for Effective Response
September 6, 2024 from 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET

This webinar will offer guidance on investigating and prosecuting abuse and financial exploitation involving POAs, helping law enforcement and prosecutors to discern when and why actions involving these instruments may constitute crimes.
Register now

Recognizing Trauma in Older Adults and Adopting Trauma-Informed Principles: Implications for Law Enforcement
October 10, 2024 from 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET

This webinar will focus on how understanding trauma can improve engagement with older victims and create more positive outcomes for law enforcement investigations.
Register now

Utilizing Decision-Making Capacity Assessments in Criminal Cases 
November 14, 2024 from 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET

This webinar will discuss the concept of decision-making capacity and how it is assessed.
Register now

(Posted August 23, 2024)

August 2024

NVAA Effective Management Series: Pathways in Victim Services

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 Victim Services: September 16–20, (no webinar this week).
• Learner Orientation: September 19.
• Week 1: Making an Impact in Victim Services: September 23–27, webinar on September 26.
• Week 2: Exploring the Path to Victim Advocacy: September 30–October 4, webinar on October 3.
• Week 3: Exploring the Path to Public Speaking: October 7–11, webinar on October 10.
• Week 4: Exploring the Path in Activism: October 14–18, webinar on October 17.
• Week 5: Navigating the Workplace in the Victim Services Field: October 21–25, webinar on October 24.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET.

Apply Now

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

(Posted August 23, 2024)

August 2024

Empowering Victims & Victim Service Providers: Navigating Media Pressure and Safeguarding Privacy

This webinar provides participants with real, life-tested, usable tips on how to help victims navigate intense media interest and pressures and learn strategies on how you can help interested victims and survivors work with journalists to make sure their voices are heard, and their stories are represented accurately.

(Posted August 15, 2024)

August 2024

OVC TTAC Website Updates

(Posted August 5, 2024)

August 2024

Elder Justice Initiative: Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team Coordinator Training

This webinar examines the elements of successful collaborative teams, ways to enhance team engagement, and the skills needed to facilitate productive elder abuse case review meetings.

(Posted August 1, 2024)

July 2024

August Expert Q&A

On August 14, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET, OVC TTAC will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Aubrey Lloyd and Victoria Shelton on "Providing Trauma-Informed Supervision."

This session will discuss the challenges and benefits to providing trauma-informed supervision. This type of supervision is grounded in an understanding of trauma and its effects on individuals’ thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships.

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

(Posted July 29, 2024)

July 2024

Elder Justice Initiative: Current State of Knowledge Regarding Fraud and Abuse Committed by Guardians or Conservators

In this webinar, the authors of the Environmental Scan of Guardianship Abuse and Fraud report share a summary of the findings, including available data on the issue, legal, policy, and practice considerations, and recommendations.

(Posted July 26, 2024)

July 2024

Expert Q&A Recording: Working Effectively with LGBTQI+ Youth Victims of Crime

A recording of the June Expert Q&A session on “Working Effectively with LGBTQI+ Youth Victims of Crime” is now available, along with a copy of the PowerPoint on our Expert Q&A page.

This session discusses what victim service providers can do to provide a safe and empathic space and what support resources are available to the LGBTQI+ community.

(Posted July 11, 2024)

July 2024

Adobe Learning Manager Downtime

If you have any questions, please contact OVC TTAC at ttac@ovcttac.org or 1–866–682–8822.

(Posted July 11, 2024)

July 2024

Delivering Difficult News: Compassionate Trauma Notification

This webinar discusses elements of effective trauma notification and how to access a newly launched online trauma notification training developed by the FBI.

(Posted July 3, 2024)

July 2024

Empowering Victims & Victim Service Providers: Navigating Media Pressure and Safeguarding Privacy

This presentation is part of the Vital Subjects series and will provide participants with real, life-tested, usable tips on how to help victims navigate intense media interest and pressures and learn strategies on how you can help interested victims and survivors work with journalists to make sure their voices are heard, and their stories are represented accurately.

Register now or visit the Webinars page for more information.

(Posted July 2, 2024)

June 2024

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

• Take the Understanding Human Trafficking online training.
• 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.
• Enroll in VAT Online to take the Human Trafficking module.
• Visit the Past Webinars page to access the following recordings/series:
  • Increasing Community Awareness of Labor Trafficking,
  • Housing, Addiction, and Human Trafficking,
  • The Vulnerabilities of LGBTQ and Homeless Youth to Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation,
  • Addressing Substance Abuse When Responding to Survivors of Human Trafficking,
  • Capacity Building Webinars for Human Trafficking Service Providers, and
  • Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault: Strategies To Strengthen Community Collaboration To Respond to Survivors' Needs.
• Access the Tribal Victim Assistance page for a list of federal and non-federal human trafficking resources.
• Visit the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide to access the chapter on Human Trafficking and related resources.
• Access the Resource Library to download resources on trafficking victims.

(Posted June 27, 2024)

June 2024

NVAA Advanced Skills Institute: Advanced Trainer Institute

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Advanced Skills Institute: Advanced Trainer Institute, which will be delivered online. In this 6-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:

• Introductory Week: July 8–12, no webinar.
• Week 1: Presentation Preparation, July 15–19, webinar on July 18.
• Week 2: Presentation Skills, July 22–26, webinar on July 25.
• Week 3: Facilitation Skills, July 29–August 2, webinar on August 1.
• Week 4: Facilitating Online Training, August 5–9, webinar on August 8.
• Week 5: Presenting and Facilitating with Cultural Humility, August 12–16, webinar on August 15.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET.

Apply Now

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

(Posted June 12, 2024)

June 2024

NVAA Leadership Institute

We are now accepting applications for the 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 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET.

Apply Now

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

(Posted June 11, 2024)

May 2024

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the following modules:
  • Older Adults and 
  • Elder Abuse.
• Take the following online trainings:
  • Online Elder Abuse Training for Legal Service Providers and 
  • Polyvictimization in Later Life.
• Visit the Past Webinars page to access the following recordings:
  • Elder Justice Initiative webinar series,
  • Elder Financial Fraud – Tips for Caregivers,
  • The U.S. Department of Justice National Elder Fraud Hotline To Assist Victims of Financial Fraud,
  • Innovative Practices for Family Justice Centers,
  • Identifying Signs of Elder Abuse or Neglect,
  • Expanding Outreach to Victims of Identity Theft and Cybercrime,
  • Building Bridges Between Elder Justice Professionals and VOCA Administrators, and
  • Results of OVC's Needs Assessment: Financial Fraud, Financial Exploitation, Elder Abuse, and Polyvictimization.
• Access the Tribal Victim Assistance Resources page for elder abuse resources.
• Review the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide sections on Preparing Your Program To Meet the Unique Needs of Survivors and Elder Adult resources.
• Access the Resource Library to download resources on elder abuse. 
• Visit the National Elder Fraud Hotline website for information on how to report fraud against anyone age 60 or older.

(Posted May 31, 2024)

May 2024

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the module on LGBTQ Populations.
• Visit the Past Webinars page to access the following recordings:
  • LGBT Services,
  • The Vulnerabilities of LGBTQ and Homeless Youth to Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation,
  • Creating Safe Spaces for Transgender Survivors, and
  • Working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex Survivors Following a Sexual Assault.
• Visit the Toolkits page to access resources such as the Responding to Transgender Victims of Sexual Assault guide.
• Visit the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide to review the section on Preparing Your Program To Meet the Unique Needs of Survivors.
• Download materials from the Unit 6: Hate and Bias Crime section of the Victim Impact: Listen and Learn curriculum.
• Visit the Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide to access the section on LGBTQ Victims and related resources.
• Download the Sexual Assault Advocate and Service Provider Training module on Impact of Sexual Assault on Cisgender Men and LGBTQ+ Individuals.
• Access the Resource Library to download resources on supporting LGBTQI+ crime victims.

(Posted May 31, 2024)

May 2024

Hospitals Against Violence National Day of Awareness

• Take the following VAT Online modules:
  • Crisis Intervention,
  • Problem Solving,
  • Trauma-Informed Care, and
  • Mass Violence and Terrorism.
• Visit the Past Webinars page to access related recordings.
• Explore the Vicarious Trauma page for information and resources related to identifying and addressing vicarious trauma.
• Visit the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Sexual Assault Response Teams page to find related resources and trainings, including the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide.
• Download materials from the following curricula:
  • Sexual Assault Advocate and Service Provider Training,
  • Building Resiliency in Child Abuse Organizations, and
  • Integrating Crime Victims' Issues Into College and University Curricula.
• Access the Mass Violence and Terrorism page for resources related to community planning and response to mass violence and terrorism.
• Visit the Human Trafficking page to find resources on identifying and serving victims of human trafficking, including the Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide.

(Posted May 31, 2024)

May 2024

Elder Justice Initiative: Current State of Knowledge Regarding Fraud and Abuse Committed by Guardians or Conservators

In this webinar, the authors of the Environmental Scan of Guardianship Abuse and Fraud report will share a summary of the findings, including available data on the issue, legal, policy, and practice considerations, and recommendations.

Register now or visit the Webinars page for more information.

(Posted May 31, 2024)

May 2024

Elder Justice Initiative: Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team Coordinator Training

This webinar will examine the elements of successful collaborative teams, ways to enhance team engagement, and the skills needed to facilitate productive elder abuse case review meetings.

Register now or visit the Webinars page for more information.

(Posted May 31, 2024)

May 2024

Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team Coordinator Training

Register now or visit the Webinars page for more information.

(Posted May 13, 2024)

May 2024

June Expert Q&A

On June 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET, OVC TTAC will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Bridgette Butler and Dara Hoffman on "Working Effectively with LGBTQI+ Youth Victims of Crime.”

This session will discuss what victim service providers can do to provide a safe and empathic space and what support resources are available to the LGBTQI+ community.

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

(Posted May 9, 2024)

May 2024

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? May 28–31, no webinar.
• Week 1: Foundation to Program Evaluation, June 3–7, webinar on June 6.
• Week 2: Preparing for Program Evaluation – Developing a Program Evaluation Plan, June 10–14, webinar on June 13.
• Week 3: Implementing the Plan – Data Collection, June 17–21, webinar on June 20.
• Week 4: Analyzing Evaluation Data and Using it to Tell Your Program's Story, June 24–28, webinar on June 27.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET.

Apply Now

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

(Posted May 7, 2024)

April 2024

Expert Q&A Recording: Best Practices To Respond to Sexual Assault on College and University Campuses

A recording of the April Expert Q&A session on “Best Practices To Respond to Sexual Assault on College and University Campuses” is now available, along with a copy of the PowerPoint on our Expert Q&A page.

This session discusses how to effectively and compassionately respond to sexual assault on college and university campuses that is victim-centered and trauma-informed.

(Posted April 30, 2024)

April 2024

Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day  

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the following modules:
  • American Indian/Alaska Native Populations,
  • Suicide Prevention for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Victims of Crime, and
  • Tribal Justice Systems.
• Visit the Past Webinars page to access the following recordings:
  • Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls,
  • Supporting Indigenous Victims of Violence,
  • Courageous Spirit: The Effects of Historical Trauma on AI/AN Communities,
  • Utilizing Federal and Community Resources To Overcome the Opioid Epidemic in Tribal Communities,
  • The Impact of Human Trafficking in Native and Tribal Communities,
  • Tribal Elder Protection Team Toolkit: Developing Your Team,
  • Developing and Implementing a Response to Sexual Assault in Tribal Communities, and
  • H.O.P.E.: Suicide Prevention for Crime Victims.
• View the Back to Basics videos on Barrier-Free Intake and Culturally Responsive Victim Services.
• Explore the Tribal Victim Assistance page to find information and resources related to serving American Indian/Alaska Native victims of crime.
• Access the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide section on Tribal Law and related resources on American Indian/Alaska Native victims.
• Visit the Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide to find resources related to Native American communities.

(Posted April 30, 2024)

April 2024

Older Americans Month

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the following modules:
  • Older Adults and 
  • Elder Abuse.
• Take the following online trainings:
  • Online Elder Abuse Training for Legal Service Providers and 
  • Polyvictimization in Later Life.
• Visit the Past Webinars page to access the following recordings:
  • Elder Justice Initiative webinar series,
  • Elder Financial Fraud – Tips for Caregivers,
  • The U.S. Department of Justice National Elder Fraud Hotline To Assist Victims of Financial Fraud,
  • Innovative Practices for Family Justice Centers,
  • Identifying Signs of Elder Abuse or Neglect,
  • Expanding Outreach to Victims of Identity Theft and Cybercrime,
  • Technology, Social Media, and Victim Safety,
  • Building Bridges Between Elder Justice Professionals and VOCA Administrators, and
  • Results of OVC's Needs Assessment: Financial Fraud, Financial Exploitation, Elder Abuse, and Polyvictimization.
• Access the Tribal Victim Assistance Resources page for elder abuse resources.
• Review the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide sections on Preparing Your Program To Meet the Unique Needs of Survivors and Elder Adult resources.
• Access the Resource Library to download resources on elder abuse. 
• Visit the National Elder Fraud Hotline website for information on how to report fraud against anyone age 60 or older.

(Posted April 30, 2024)

April 2024

National Police Week

• Explore the Vicarious Trauma page for information and resources related to identifying and addressing vicarious trauma.
• Access the Mass Violence and Terrorism page for resources related to law enforcement planning and response to mass violence and terrorism events, including the Death Notifications: Best Practices video.
• Visit the Past Webinars page to access recordings on vicarious trauma, mass violence and other related topics from the following webinar series:
  • Expert Q&A,
  • Elder Justice Initiative, and
  • Vital Subjects.
• View the Back to Basics video on Protective Orders.
• Access the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide section on Collaboration With Community Partners.
• Review the following Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide sections and their related resources:
  • Criminal Enforcement Partners,
  • Law Enforcement Committee,
  • Law Enforcement Action,
  • Tools for Law Enforcement, and
  • Strategies for Prosecutors & Law Enforcement.
• Access the Resource Library to download resources for law enforcement.

(Posted April 30, 2024)

April 2024

Rising Stronger Together: Nurturing Resilience in Teams

This webinar focuses on understanding the impact of vicarious trauma on teams and how collaborative partnerships are essential for delivering high quality services to victims and survivors and mitigating the impact of vicarious trauma on individual providers and organizations.

(Posted April 26, 2024)

April 2024

Delivering Difficult News: Compassionate Trauma Notification

This presentation is part of the Vital Subjects series and will discuss elements of effective trauma notification and how to access a newly launched online trauma notification training developed by the FBI.

Register now or visit the Webinars page for more information.

(Posted April 15, 2024)

April 2024

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, and how to prevent fraud. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: What is Financial Management, April 22–26, no webinar.
• Week 1: Planning the Budget, April 29–May 3, webinar on May 2.
• Week 2: Bookkeeping and Accounting Concepts and Principles, May 6–10, webinar on May 9.
• Week 3: Financial Reporting and Monitoring, May 13–17, webinar on May 16.
• Week 4: Practical Financial Oversight, May 20–24, webinar on May 23.
• Week 5: Ensuring the Financial Health of Your Organization, May 27–31, webinar on May 30.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET.

Apply Now

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

(Posted April 1, 2024)

March 2024

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the following modules:
  • Advocacy,
  • Collaboration,
  • Victim Compensation, and
  • Victims’ Rights.
• Review the Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide section on Community-Based Partnerships.
• Take the Understanding Human Trafficking online training to learn new strategies for researching and analyzing laws and policies that impact human trafficking, victim services, and victims' rights.
• View the Back to Basics video on Victims' Rights: The Cornerstone of Victim Services.
• Visit the Past Webinars page to access recordings from the following webinar series:
  • Capacity Building Webinars for Human Trafficking Service Providers,
  • Expert Q&A,
  • Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault: Strategies to Strengthen Community Collaboration to Respond to Survivors’ Needs,
  • Victims’ Rights, and
  • Vital Subjects.
• Access the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide for related resources.
• Access the Resource Library to download resources on victims’ rights.
• Visit the 2024 NCVRW Resource Guide page on the OVC website to find resources on planning events and raising awareness.

(Posted March 28, 2024)

March 2024

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the following modules:
  • Child Abuse and Neglect,
  • Children and Youth, and
  • Teen Relationship Abuse.
• Take the Providing Effective Services to Young Men and Boys of Color online training.
• Download materials from the following curricula:
  • Building Resiliency in Child Abuse Organizations and
  • Unit 9: Child Abuse and Neglect from Victim Impact: Listen and Learn.
• Visit the Past Webinars page to access the following recordings:
  • The Vulnerabilities of LGBTQ and Homeless Youth to Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation,
  • Considering a Facility Dog for Your Victim Service Program?,
  • Effective Communication Techniques: Strategies for Interacting With and Representing Child Victim Clients,
  • Effective Legal Representation of Child Victims: What Every Lawyer Should Know About the Impact of Trauma, and
  • Faith and Community Based Approaches to Victim Services.
• Access the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide section on Child Maltreatment and related resources.
• Review the Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide sections on Foreign National Minors and Minors & Adolescents, as well as related resources.
• Access the Tribal Victim Assistance Resources page for federal and non-federal resources on child maltreatment.
• Access the Resource Library to download resources on assisting victims of child abuse.

(Posted March 28, 2024)

March 2024

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the following modules:
  • Sexual Assault,
  • Incarcerated Victims of Sexual Violence,
  • Victims of Campus Sexual Assault, and
  • Victims of Sexual Assault in the Military.
• Visit the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Sexual Assault Response Teams page to find related resources and trainings, including the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide.
• Download materials from the following curricula:
  • Sexual Assault Advocate and Service Provider Training and
  • Unit 8: Sexual Assault from Victim Impact: Listen and Learn.
• Visit the Past Webinars page to access recordings from the following webinar series:
  • Campus Sexual Assault,
  • Expert Q&A,
  • Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault: Strategies to Strengthen Community Collaboration to Respond to Survivors' Needs, and
  • Telemedicine: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Responding to Sexual Assault.
• Access the Tribal Victim Assistance Resources page for a list of federal and non-federal resources on sexual assault.
• Take the Online Elder Abuse Training for Legal Service Providers module on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
• Access the Resource Library to download resources on supporting survivors of sexual assault.

(Posted March 28, 2024)

March 2024

April Expert Q&A

This session will discuss how to effectively and compassionately respond to sexual assault on college and university campuses that is victim-centered and trauma-informed.

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

(Posted March 12, 2024)

March 2024

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, April 1–5, no webinar.
• Week 1: Finding the Right Volunteers, April 8–12, webinar on April 11.
• Week 2: Onboarding and Retaining Volunteers, April 15–19, webinar on April 18.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET.

Apply Now

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

(Posted March 11, 2024)

March 2024

Expert Q&A Recording: Cyberstalking and Cyberbullying Among Teens

A recording of the February Expert Q&A session on “Cyberstalking and Cyberbullying Among Teens” is now available, along with a copy of the PowerPoint on our Expert Q&A page.

This session provides an overview of the impact of cyberstalking and cyberbullying on teens, what teachers and schools can do to prevent or reduce their incidence, and how to report cyberstalking and cyberbullying.

(Posted March 7, 2024)

March 2024

Rising Stronger Together: Nurturing Resilience in Teams

This presentation is part of the Vital Subjects series and will highlight practical strategies for fostering and nurturing resilience collaboratively for individuals, teams, and interdisciplinary, cross-agency community partnerships.

Register now or visit the Webinars page for more information.

(Posted March 4, 2024)

March 2024

Co-Advocacy: The Power of Collaboration in Victim Services

In this session, participants learn effective ways to engage in essential conversations and nurture approaches that promote co-advocacy.

(Posted March 1, 2024)

February 2024

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the People With Disabilities module.
• Visit the Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide to access the section on Victims with Physical, Cognitive, or Emotional Disabilities and resources related to Victims with Disabilities.
• Visit the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide to access the chapter on Collaboration With Community Partners and Disability Resources.
• Access the Resource Library to download resources regarding supporting victims with disabilities.

(Posted February 22, 2024)

February 2024

National Consumer Protection Week

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the following modules:
  • Cyber Fraud,
  • Financial Crimes, and
  • Identity Theft.
• Take the following online trainings:
  • Identity Theft Victim Assistance Online Training 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.
• Visit the Past Webinars page to access recordings from the Elder Justice Initiative webinar series on financial exploitation.
• Visit the Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide to find financial resources to support crime victims.
• Access the Resource Library to download resources regarding supporting victims of identity theft.
• Visit the National Elder Fraud Hotline website for information on how to report fraud against anyone age 60 or older.

(Posted February 22, 2024)

February 2024

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. In this 5-week training, you will learn 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: February 26–March 1, no webinar.
• Week 1: The Layers of a Trauma-Informed Approach, March 4–8, webinar on March 7.
• Week 2: The Foundation of a Trauma-Informed Organization, March 11–15, webinar on March 14.
• Week 3: Assessing Your Organization, March 18–22, webinar on March 21.
• Week 4: Developing Your Organization's Trauma-Informed Approach, March 25–29, webinar on March 28.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET.

Apply Now

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

(Posted February 5, 2024)

February 2024

Apply for an OVC Professional Development Scholarship

The OVC Professional Development Scholarship Program offers scholarship support to individuals and multidisciplinary teams of victim service professionals seeking education opportunities. The program provides up to $1,500 for individuals, $2,500 for individuals whose participation in the event requires traveling to or from the contiguous United States, and up to $7,500 for multidisciplinary teams of victim service professionals seeking education opportunities. 

Apply Now

(Posted February 2, 2024)

January 2024

Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the following modules: 
  • Teen Relationship Abuse,
  • Intimate Partner Violence, and 
  • Victims of Campus Sexual Assault.
• Visit the Past Webinars page to access the following recordings:
  • Campus Sexual Assault webinar series,
  • Reimagining Our Community Responses to Intimate Partner Violence,
  • The Intersection of Intimate Partner Violence and Title IX,
  • Serving Victims of Teen Dating Violence,
  • Forging Relationships Between Victim Service Providers and Academic Institutions, and
  • Working with At-risk Youth with High Levels of Trauma and Risk for (Re)Victimization.
• Download the Sexual Assault Advocate and Service Provider Training on Campus Sexual Assault.
• Review the Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide section on Victim Populations.
• Access the Tribal Victim Assistance Resources page for federal and non-federal resources on tribal dating violence and intimate partner violence.
• Review the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide section on Expanding Your Program To Include Intimate Partner Violence, as well as related resources on Adolescents, College Students, and Interpersonal Violence.
• Review the Integrating Crime Victims’ Issues Into College and University Curricula resource paper on Intimate Partner Violence [PDF 148KB].

(Posted January 30, 2024)

January 2024

National Black History Month

• Enroll in VAT Online and take the following modules:
  • Hate and Bias Crimes and
  • Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Take the Providing Effective Services to Young Men and Boys of Color training for best practices for working with young men and boys of color who are victims of crime.
• Access the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide for related resources on African Americans and Cultural Competency and Diversity.

(Posted January 30, 2024)

January 2024

Expert Q&A Recording: Providing Services to Victims of Impaired Driving and DUI Crashes

A recording of the December Expert Q&A session on “Providing Services to Victims of Impaired Driving and DUI Crashes” is now available, along with a copy of the PowerPoint on our Expert Q&A page.

This session provides an overview of how victim service providers can best provide services to survivors, families, and friends following an impaired driving incident.

(Posted January 29, 2024)

January 2024

February Expert Q&A

On February 14 at 2:00 p.m. ET, OVC TTAC will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Jayne A. Hitchcock on "Cyberstalking and Cyberbullying Among Teens.”

This session provides an overview of the impact of cyberstalking and cyberbullying on teens, what teachers and schools can do to prevent or reduce their incidence, and how to report cyberstalking and cyberbullying.

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

(Posted January 18, 2024)

January 2024

Co-Advocacy: The Power of Collaboration in Victim Services

This presentation is part of the Vital Subjects series and will discuss effective ways to engage in essential conversations and nurture approaches that promote co-advocacy.

Register now or visit the Webinars page for more information.

(Posted January 17, 2024)

January 2024

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. In this 3-week training you will learn 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, February 5–9, no webinar.
• Week 1: Identifying and Reaching your Target Audience, February 12–16, webinar on February 15.
• Week 2: Finalizing a Marketing Plan and Measuring Efforts, February 19–23, webinar on February 22.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET.

Apply Now

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

(Posted January 12, 2024)

January 2024

NVAA Leadership Institute

We are now accepting applications for the 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 Fridays from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET.

Apply Now

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

(Posted January 4, 2024)

December 2023

Leaning In: Historical Trauma and Cultural Responsiveness in Victim Assistance Services and Programming

This webinar discusses communicating the importance of cultural responsiveness and how to incorporate these concepts into practice for service delivery and program development to significantly enhance the services and support provided to victims of crime.

(Posted December 15, 2023)

December 2023

National Stalking Awareness Month

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the Stalking module.
• View the Back to Basic video on Protective Orders.
• Visit the Past Webinars page to access the following recordings:
  • Cyberharassment and Cyberstalking,
  • Interjurisdictional Enforcement of Protection Orders,
  • The Intersection of Stalking, Sexual Assault, and Domestic Violence,
  • Campus Safety Planning: Remedial Measures, Schedule Mapping, and No Contact Orders, and
  • Understanding the Clery Act.

(Posted December 8, 2023)

December 2023

National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

• Take the Understanding Human Trafficking online training.
• 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.
• Enroll in VAT Online to take the Human Trafficking module.
• Visit the Past Webinars page to access the following recordings:
  • Increasing Community Awareness of Labor Trafficking,
  • Housing, Addiction, and Human Trafficking,
  • The Vulnerabilities of LGBTQ and Homeless Youth to Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation,
  • Addressing Substance Abuse When Responding to Survivors of Human Trafficking,
  • Capacity Building Webinars for Human Trafficking Service Providers, and
  • Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault: Strategies To Strengthen Community Collaboration To Respond to Survivors' Needs.
• Access the Tribal Victim Assistance page for a list of federal and non-federal human trafficking resources.
• Visit the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide to access the chapter on Human Trafficking and related resources.
• Access the Resource Library to download resources on trafficking victims

(Posted December 8, 2023)

December 2023

Identity Theft Awareness Week

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the following modules:
  • Cyber Fraud,
  • Financial Crimes, and
  • Identity Theft.
• Take the following online trainings:
  • Identity Theft Victim Assistance Online Training: Supporting Victims’ Financial and Emotional Recovery, and
  • Online Elder Abuse Training for Legal Service Providers: Financial Fraud and Exploitation.
• Visit the Past Webinars page to access recordings from the following webinar series:
  • Expert Q&A and
  • Elder Justice Initiative.
• Visit the National Elder Fraud Hotline website for information on how to report fraud against anyone age 60 or older.
• Access the Resource Library to download resources regarding supporting victims of identity theft.

(Posted December 8, 2023)

December 2023

Expert Q&A Recording: Using the Expressive Arts To Provide Interpersonal Violence Services

A recording of the October Expert Q&A session on “Using the Expressive Arts To Provide Interpersonal Violence Services” is now available, along with a copy of the PowerPoint on our Expert Q&A page.

This session provides an overview of the healing power of the arts and how to incorporate the arts into your work with victims and survivors, even if you are not an artist.

(Posted December 6, 2023)

November 2023

December Expert Q&A

This session will provide an overview of how victim service providers can best provide services to survivors, families, and friends following an impaired driving incident.

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

(Posted November 30, 2023)

November 2023

National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the module on Impaired Driving.
• Visit the Past Webinars page to access the Expert Q&A recording on Serving Victims of Impaired Driving and DUI Crashes.
• Download materials from the Unit 11: Drunk and Impaired Driving section of the Victim Impact: Listen and Learn curriculum.
• Review the Integrating Crime Victims’ Issues Into College and University Curricula resource paper on Impaired Driving (PDF 175 KB).

(Posted November 29, 2023)

November 2023

Recording: OVC TTAC Expansion

This webinar reviews VSTTA and TAC and how this nuanced approach to TTA will expand OVC’s ability to serve as a strong partner for victim service organizations and provide a sustainable resource for managing and supporting all of OVC’s TTA efforts.

(Posted November 20, 2023)