SAVE THE DATE!!!

November 19-20, 2009

27th Annual Conference on Crime Victims' Issues

Sponsored by the Virginia Network for Victims and Witnesses of Crime,
Inc

* Pre-Conference Workshops (TBA) on November 18

* This year's conference will be held at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

* Registration fees paid before October 17, 2009 will be $150.00 for
members and $165.00 for non-members.

*  The room rate this year's conference is $96.00 single/double.

  More details to follow at www.vanetwork.org <http://www.vanetwork.org/>

Laurie K. Crawford, MPA
Medical Outreach Coordinator
Division of Injury and Violence Prevention
Virginia Department of Health
109 Governor Street, 8th Floor
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: 804.864.7705
Facsimile: 804.864.7748
laurie.crawford@...
www.vahealth.org/civp
www.projectradarva.com

Printout the registration form for this conference at
http://www.seniornavigator.org/VCPEA/VCPEA2009ConferenceBrochure.pdf .
For questions, contact Lisa Furr at (804) 828-1525 or furrl@....
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Virginia Coalition for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
Stop Elder Abuse!
Physical: Neglect: Verbal: Emotional: Self-Neglect: Financial:
Psychological
VCPEA 15th Annual Conference
May 27-29, 2009
Virginia Beach Resort & Conference Center
2800 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA
1-800-468-2722

CONFERENCE AGENDA
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Pre- Conference workshop
3:00 -5:00 Workshop Nuts and Bolts of Elder
A buse: What We All Need to Know!
Presenters: Joyce Martin- Adult Protective Services,
Joani Latimer- Long Term Care Ombudsman,
Kathy Pryor- Elder Law
Thursday, May 28, 2009
8:00-9:00 Registration
9:00-10:30 Welcome
Joyce Martin, President, VCPEA
Keynote Address: Undue Influence
APS and legal professionals are increasingly involved with cases that
may involve undue influence. Considering undue influence is a new
phenomenon that challenges the professionals investigating or responding
to these cases. This session will cover the definitions of undue
influence, pattern of tactics and process used relationship of consent
and capacity to undue influence, legal remedies and realities, and
practice implications.
Presenter: Lori Stiegel, JD
10:30-10:45 Refreshment Break
10:45-12:15 Breakout Session I:
A. Defending Virginia's Vulnerable Adults Through Zealous Investigation
and Prosecution of Offenders
FBI Special Agents, covert video surveillance, surprise facility
inspections, investigative Grand Juries ... the MFCU will try it all,
anything it takes to gather the evidence needed to protect Virginia's
vulnerable adults from uncaring, neglectful and even abusive nursing
homes! This session will provide you with an overview of the MFCU's
activities in nursing home investigations and plans for future expansion
of the team's efforts.
Presenter: Lauri Lester
B. Getting to Prevention: Social Change and Virginia's Adult Fatality
Review
Team
Fatality review and surveillance programs are public health efforts
designed to understand how and why people die and to educate others
about those injuries and deaths in order to assist policy makers,
advocates and planners in reducing violence. Dr. Powell is adamant and
passionate about preventing premature deaths from violence.
Presenter: Virginia Powell, Office of Chief Medical Examiner
C. Protecting Residents' Rights and Investigating Elder Neglect and
Abuse in Nursing Homes Part 1
Attorney Jeffrey Downey will discuss the substantive rights of nursing
home and assisted living residents in Virginia and how best to protect
those rights. He will address the Department of Health investigative
process and explore how best to investigate and address the violation of
those rights and elder neglect in the long term care setting. As a trial
attorney he will share ways in which those rights can also be protected
through our civil justice system.
Presenter: Jeff Downey, JD
12:30-1:45 Luncheon and Helen Napps Award
2:00-3:30 Breakout Session II:
D. Power of Attorney Abuse: New Legal and Legislative Remedies.
This workshop will address: power of attorney (POA) abuse and its impact
on victims; civil and criminal legal remedies for POA abuse; the new
Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA) and its provisions to prevent and
remedy abuse, which Virginia's legislature is expected to enact in 2009.
Presenter: Lori Stiegel
E. Protecting Residents' Rights and Investigating Elder Neglect and
Abuse in Nursing Homes Part 2.
Attorney Jeffrey Downey will discuss the substantive rights of nursing
home and assisted living residents in Virginia and how best to protect
those rights. He will address the Department of Health investigative
process and explore how best to investigate and address the violation of
those rights and elder neglect in the long term care setting. As a trial
attorney he will share ways in which those rights can also be protected
through our civil justice system.
Presenter: Jeff Downey
F. Geriatric Bingo
This fun and informative event will ask questions from our conference
and present relevant information about aging issues. Prizes available!
Presenter: Dr. Jonathan Evans
3:45-5:45 Play- Grace & Glorie
Grace & Glorie is a heartfelt comedy written by Tom Ziegler. It tells
the story of the growing relationship between a crotchety country-bred
elderly woman and the city woman sent from hospice to render her aid and
comfort.
6:00 Reception Hosted by VCPEA
Location: hospitality suite

Friday, May 29, 2009
9:00-10:30 Breakout Session II:
G. Assessing Competence: The Right to Make Bad Decisions?
Common law dictates that individuals possess autonomy and
self-determination, which encompasses the right to accept or refuse
medical treatment, and to make independent decisions concerning their
finances and other personal interests. Our legal system endorses the
principle that all persons are competent to make reasoned decisions
unless demonstrated to be otherwise. This workshop will address the
standards upon which capacity and competence assessments are made for
individuals whose cognitive capacity has come into question.
Presenter: Dr. David Reid
H. Fairfax Hoarding Task Force
Learn about Fairfax County's Task Force on Residential Hoarding, a
multi-agency response team created to provide a coordinated approach to
severe hoarding cases.  This session discusses the Task Force's history,
structure,
roles of participating agencies, reporting process, inspections, code
enforcement and compliance, and key issues for establishing a successful
hoarding task force.
Presenter: Northern Virginia Task Force- Jim Armstrong, Environmental
Health Supervisor, Fairfax County Health Department
I. Successful Prosecution of Elder Abuse
This informative workshop will concentrate on identifying criminal
statutes that protect against Elder Abuse. We will cover physical abuse,
neglect, financial fraud and exploitation, as well as sexual abuse. We
also will address the unique challenges and barriers to prosecuting
cases of elder abuse.
Presenters: Mike Huberman, JD, Henrico Commonwealth
Attorneys Office, Julie McConnell, JD, Richmond Commonwealth Attorneys
Office
11:00-12:30 Closing Plenary Session: Current National Issues for Nursing
Facility Residents
This plenary session considers a variety of current issues at the
national level that affect nursing facility residents. Issues in
Congress include the transparency and accountability bill, legislation
prohibiting mandatory pre-dispute arbitration agreements, and the elder
abuse bill. Regulatory issues include federal standards of care and
recent developments in survey and certification, such as new surveyor
guidance, the Five-Star Rating System, and Special Focus Facilities.
Presenter: Toby S. Edelman Ed. M JD Senior Policy
Attorney in the Washington, DC Office of the Center for
Medicare Advocacy
VCPEA has applied for continuing education and CLE credits.
WWW.VCPEA.org

ACCOMMODATIONS AND HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
VCPEA has reserved a block of rooms at the Virginia Beach Resort and
Conference Center at the special rate of $99.00 a night, single or
double occupancy. Please make your reservations directly with the hotel
by calling
1-800-468-2722 and requesting the VCPEA conference rate. Reservations
must be made by April 28, 2009 in order to receive the conference rate.

VCPEA 2009 Annual Conference
Registration Form
Please use only one form per person.
You may copy this form as needed. PLEASE PRINT.
Registration deadline is May 20, 2009, and there are no refunds after
this date.
Last Name
First Name
Organization Name
Address
City/State/Zip
Daytime Telephone ( )
Email
Special Dietary or Other Assistance:
Registration deadline is May 20, 2009 and there are no refunds after
this date.
Make checks payable to VCPEA and mail to:
VCPEA 2009 Annual Conference
c/o Chesapeake Sheriff's Office
P.O. Box 15125
Chesapeake, Va. 23328
I am attending the May 27th Pre-conference
Nuts and Bolts of Elder Abuse r Yes r No
REGISTRATION FES: (Please check the appropriate category
and indicate the amount enclosed.)
I am a VCPEA member, conference sponsor,
student, senior citizen $115 r
I am a non-member $155 r
You and/or your organization are invited to join VCPEA
now; doing this now will also allow you to register at the
member's rate:
Individual Membership $35 r
Organizational Membership $75 r
TOTAL ENCLOSED $ ________
Note: On-site registration will be $175 for everyone.

Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications by DCJS is no later
than 5:00 p.m. on March 27, 2009

CURRICULUM DESIGNER/PROGRAM ASSISTANT
(Program Administration Specialist II)
Position #:  CJ033
Salary:  $20.00 Hourly

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is seeking a part-time
temporary Curriculum Designer/Program Assistant to assist with the development
of a State Victim Assistance Academy for crime victim advocates and criminal
justice professionals.  The Curriculum Designer/Program Assistant will
collaborate with DCJS staff, criminal justice professionals, and university
faculty to develop and update a 45-hour curriculum for a statewide training
academy.  Other duties include: preparing a strategic plan for the Academy that
includes developing and finalizing the 45 hour curriculum and preparing and
updating materials for the Academy. The Curriculum Designer/Program Assistant
will also assist in the development and filing of federal progress reports for
the grant, assist with evaluation of the curriculum and Academy, and in
developing plans for future Academies.  The Curriculum Designer/Program
Assistant will be required to attend the Academy which will take place from July
26-31, 2009 on the University of Richmond campus. The position involves
occasional overnight travel. This is a grant-funded, part-time position, not to
exceed 1080 hours for the grant year and does not include state benefits.  This
position is grant funded and funding and the position expire on September 30,
2009.

Qualifications:  Candidates must possess considerable knowledge of adult
learning theory and skills in the various training delivery methods.  Analytical
skills, writing ability, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and
experience in developing curricula are required.  Proven project management
skills are essential. The ability to manage multiple assignments, meet
deadlines, and demonstrated experience in strategic planning and curriculum
design are required.  Portfolio of prior work required for consideration.

Preferred Qualifications:  Experience in presenting victim assistance training
is preferred.  A degree in law, criminal justice, social science or a related
field and/or victim assistance experience are preferred. Considerable knowledge
of the victim assistance area, including the issues of domestic violence, sexual
assault and stalking, and of the criminal justice system are preferred.

Selected applicant must successfully complete a criminal history record check.

Candidates must apply on-line at:
jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/applicants/Central?quickFind=99364

To be considered for this position, you must complete a state application and
writing sample on a subject of your choice of any length through the on-line
employment system at https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov
<https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/>  no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 27,
2009.  Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute for the submission of the
online application.

Applications and writing samples submitted via U.S. mail, emailed, faxed, or
hand-delivered will not be accepted.

Contact Denise Stockton at (804) 225-4399 if you have any questions.



AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Posted:  03/19/2009



Please note our new office address, effective March 23, 2009

Mandie M. Patterson, Manager
Strategic Development and Planning Center
Department of Criminal Justice Services
1100 Bank Street, 10th Floor,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804 786-3923
804 786-7980 (fax)
mandie.patterson@...



DCJS is proud to sponsor the second Virginia Victim Assistance Academy to be
held from July 26 - July 31, 2009.  More information is available at 
www.dcjs.virginia.gov/victims/

For more information and to register for the below conference, go
https://www.123signup.com/event?id=zymyv .

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VCACSA Conference: Emerging Issues in Gender Based Violence Work on
College Campuses
University of Mary Washington
1301 College Ave.
Fredericksburg, VA

Monday, May 18, 2009 09:00 AM to Tuesday, May 19, 2009 12:00 PM

Description
The Virginia Coalition Against Campus Sexual Assault is sponsoring a
statewide conferences focusing on emerging gender-based violence issues
on college campuses. The target audience for this conference includes
campus based advocates, counselors, educators, student affairs
professionals, and administrators, as well as community based advocates,
counselors, educators, and anyone else interested in working with
college students on gender-based violence issues.

The Virginia Coalition Against Campus Sexual Assault is a network of
campus and community professional throughout Virginia who work on gender
based violence issues. With support from the Virginia Department of
Health, the Coalition offers networking and educational opportunities
through such avenues as statewide conferences and webinars.

Agenda
Day 1

9:00-9:30 Registration and continental breakfast
9:30-11:00 Keynote speaker - Angela Rose
11:00-11:15 Break
11:15-12:30 Campus & Community Collaboration session
12:30 - 1:45 Lunch
1:45-3:00 Breakout Sessions (choose either Engaging men or Bystander
Behavior session)
3:00-3:15 Break
3:15-4:30 Breakout Sessions (choose either Trauma Response or
Programming roundtable session)

Day 2

8:00-9:00 Campus Coalition Breakfast Meeting
9:00-noon Ethics workshop



Day 1 AM
Angela Rose, Keynote Speaker
At the age of seventeen, Angela was abducted at knifepoint while leaving
her job at a shopping mall in the suburbs of Chicago. She was taken and
then assaulted by a repeat sex offender on parole for murder. Angela was
eventually let go by the offender; a bruised and disoriented Rose was
then shocked at the treatment of her case by the authorities. All of the
anguish that existed during the abduction was immediately replaced by
anger and a strong sense of vigilance. Angela worked with the
perpetrator's previous victims as well as the community to help enact
Illinois Sexually Dangerous Persons Commitment Act in 1998. Upon
attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Angela became frustrated
by the lack of activism on this crucial issue. Angela then founded the
organization PAVE to create education and action surrounding the issues
of sexual violence, which was inclusiveness to all individuals and their
experiences. As the Executive Director, Angela has cultivated PAVE into
a national organization and continues to inspire others to join the
movement to end sexual assault by traveling the country and abroad.

Campus and Community Collaboration
Collaboration between colleges and university campuses and the larger
communities in which they exist is vitally important in addressing
gender based violence. Whether it is providing services to survivors of
violence or working on prevention and education initiatives, neither
group can be as effective on their own as they can be together. This
session will explore avenues of campus and community collaboration,
including both challenges and promising practices. Examples from
Virginia communities will be used and ample time will be given for group
discussion.



Day 1 PM
Breakout Session 1:
Engaging College Men in Violence Prevention: Partnerships, Programs, &
Peer Education, Dr. Claire Kaplan and Chris Wilcox Elliot, University of
Virginia
Men are 49% of the population, 10% of the survivors of sexual violence,
98% of the perpetrators, and 100% capable of making a difference as we
work together to end violence. Join us for a discussion on how one
University has engaged men by extending partnerships with student
groups, launching a new service-learning program with anti-violence
content, designing outreach programs for all-male and co-ed audiences,
and using student leaders as peer educators against sexual and
relationship violence. "Our task is to consider men and boys not just as
beneficiaries of women's work or holders of privilege or perpetrators of
violence against women, but also explicitly as agents of change,
participants in reform, and potential allies in search of gender
justice." ~R.W. Connell.

Breakout Session 2:
Bystander Behavior, Connie Kirkland, George Mason University
This session will explore the role of bystanders in gender based
violence issues and promising practices in bystander programming.
Educators from George Mason University will describe their newly
developed program which targets bystanders.

Breakout Session 3:
Trauma Response, Beth Parker, LCSW, CTT, Rappahannock Council Against
Sexual Assault
Beth Parker is a licensed therapist and certified trauma treatment
provider in Virginia and is the Clinical Director at RCASA. Her session
will address appropriate trauma response and on-going counseling to
victims of sexual violence. RCASA utilizes a specific Trauma Response
Model called the Instinctual Trauma Response Model designed to treat
traumatic stress and dissociative disorders. This in-depth treatment
protocol specifically addresses compounded trauma issues that have
occurred over an individual's life that continues to impact the client
in his/her regular functioning. The ITR model is used in both group and
individual sessions and includes the use of guided imagery, art therapy
and internal family systems theory as a basis for this treatment.

Breakout Session 4:
Programming Roundtable
This roundtable session will allow participants to share successful
programs from their campuses, as well as to learn about successful
programs from other campuses. There are many colleges, universities, and
community agencies doing great programming around gender based violence,
but few avenues for educators and programmers to share with each other
on a statewide level. In this session, specific established programs
with statewide appeal will be highlighted for the first part of the
session; however, the majority of the session will be saved for
participants to share and learn from each other and to bring ideas and
questions to the table. Participants are encouraged, but not required,
to bring a programming example from their institution to highlight.



Day 2 AM
Campus Coalition Breakfast Meeting
This is an opportunity for participants to discuss the business of the
Virginia Coalition Against Campus Sexual Assault, including structure,
vision, and future plans. No prior experience with the Coalition is
required and newcomers are strongly encouraged to attend.

Ethics Workshop:
Carol Olson, LPC, ATR-BC, CSAC, Executive Director of the Rappahannock
Council Against Sexual Assault
This course is designed for mental health professionals, advocates, and
administrators who work in a variety of human services settings such as
crisis settings, counseling settings, advocacy centers. The content
focuses on professional ethics and ethical concerns in clinical and
non-clinical practices for practitioners who work in sites that fall
under a multiple levels of regulations. Topics included: confidentiality
and record keeping in diverse clinical settings, HIPAA, ethical concerns
regarding artwork, and mandated reporting. Carol Olson is a licensed
counselor in the state of Virginia, a board certified art therapist and
a certified substance abuse counselor who has been practicing for over
15 years. She is currently the Executive Director of the Rappahannock
Council Against Sexual Assault in Fredericksburg.



CEU's
CEU's will be available at the conference for a $15 additional fee.
Please pay at the conference for all CEU's.



Contact Information
For assistance with Registration, contact:
Radford University
Conference Services
PO Box 6911
Radford, VA 24142
(540) 831-5800
conf-serv@...

For Questions about the conference content, contact:
Lee Carter, LPC, NCC
Coordinator
Office of Substance Abuse & Sexual Assault Education
Radford University
PO Box 7008
Radford, VA 24142
(540) 831-5709
esmith2@...



Lodging
Lodging is available at: WyteStone Suites of Fredericksburg
4615 Southpoint Parkway
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
1-800-794-5005 or (540) 891-1112


25 rooms will be held until April 17th for the 89.00/night fee.
Reference RCASA when making the reservation.



Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made by May 4, 2009 in order to be eligible for a
refund. A $15 processing fee per registration applies to all refunds.
Substitutions may be made at anytime with no penalty. Please contact the
office of Conference Services at Radford University if you are unable to
attend. (540) 831-5800 or conf-serv@...




Price: Regular (Mar 06, 2009 - May 16, 2009)
  Registrant Type  Activity  Price

General

VCACSA Conference - 2 day

US$ 45.00


VCACSA Conference - 1 day - May 18

US$ 35.00


VCACSA Conference - 1 day - May 19

US$ 35.00

To register your attendance at this event, please contact Corie Wolf at (804) 786-9593, cwolf@.... 

The Office of the Attorney General Brown Bag Lecture Series:  Confronting Domestic Violence
Thursday, April 16
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Office of the Attorney General Auditorium
900 East Main St

Every year in Virginia, thousands of individuals and families are touched by violence in their own homes.  In 2007 alone, 38,798 calls were made to the statewide domestic and sexual violence hotline, and more than 6,500 adults and children received emergency and temporary shelter services from local domestic violence shelter programs. (Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, 2007.)  In addition, roughly one in three homicides are related to family and intimate partner violence. (Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, 2008.)

In an effort to promote public awareness of domestic violence and the issues faced by victims, families, and communities, the Office of the Attorney General is launching a brown bag lunch lecture series.  Lectures throughout 2009 will focus on a number of domestic violence related topics including the impact on children and animals, the threat posed by technology, and the response to domestic violence in the workplace.  The series is open to local prosecutors, law enforcement officers, attorneys, court personnel, state agency representatives, and others interested in learning more about these important topics. 

The first brown bag lunch lecture is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2009.  This session will focus on the issues of sexual and domestic violence in the elderly population, a population with special concerns often overlooked during discussions of domestic violence.  We hope you will join us for this session and will pass this information along to others in the area who may be interested in attending.

If you have any questions, please contact Corie Tillman Wolf at (804) 786-9593, cwolf@..., or Melissa Roberson, at (804) 692-0592, mdickert@....      

Corie E. Tillman Wolf
Assistant Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General
900 E. Main Street
Richmond, Virginia  23219
(804) 786-9593
(804) 371-0151 facsimile
cwolf@...

To register for the below conference call sponsored by Hazelden, go to
https://hazelden.webex.com/hazelden/onstage/g.php?d=962592847&t=a&EA=mha
rding%40hazelden.org&ET=&ETR=aea364b01c330b6aa062c01c9225b5f2

(Note: this is a long url.  You will have to cut and paste each section
to make sure the entire web address makes it into your browser.)

If this doesn't work, please call 1-800-257-7810.

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Preventing Teen Dating Violence: Safe Dates, an Evidence-Based Program
Conference Call

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Time: 4:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time
Duration:  1 hour
Goal: The goal of this web conference is to introduce Safe Dates as a
powerful tool for preventing teen dating violence.

Who should attend? This interactive conference is designed for community
organizations, such as domestic assault or sexual abuse coalitions,
state departments of health, rape crisis centers and domestic abuse
shelters, and community alcohol and other drug abuse coalitions.

Participants will be able to:

* Discuss the severity and consequences of teen dating violence in their
communities.

* Explain the four components of Safe Dates: The curriculum, the dating
abuse play, the poster contest, and the parent materials.

* Cite the reasons why Safe Dates is proven to prevent and reduce dating
violence.

* Explore ways that their organizations can partner with schools and
other community organizations to offer Safe Dates to young people.

* Discover ways to earn revenue for their organization by promoting Safe
Dates in their community.


Presenters:

Martha (Marty) Harding, Director of Training and Consultation, Hazelden
Publishing

Sue Thomas, Manager, Business Development, Hazelden Publishing

Become a certified instructor in R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense)
Systems at the 12th Annual R.A.D. Systems Training and Certification
Conference in Norfolk, VA July 13-16, 2009.  Below are a few of the
certifications offered which may be at an additional cost.  For more
information, go to http://www.rad-systems.com/norfolk.php or call (225)
791-4430.

Basic Physical Defense Instructor - July 13-15, 2009
radKIDS Instructor - July 13-15, 2009
RAD for Seniors Instructor - July 13-14, 2009
Advanced Self Defense Instructor - July 13-14, 2009
R.A.D. on Domestic Violence - July 16, 2009

Registration Dates & Fees:
$350.00 by May 1
$400.00 by June 30
$500.00 on or after July 1

Hotel Information:
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
235 E. Main Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
757-627-4200
800-228-9290
Conference rate $119.00 per night

The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic
self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System is a
comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention,
risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of
hands-on defense training. R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program. Our
courses are taught by nationally certified R.A.D. Instructors and
provide each student with a workbook/reference manual. This manual
outlines the entire Physical Defense Program for reference and
continuous personal growth, and is the key to our free lifetime return
and practice policy  for R.A.D. graduates.

The direct link to register for this conference is at the bottom of this
message.  If that doesn't work, go to www.jwi.org and click on news and
events to find the call.  The cost is $25.
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The Chris Brown/Rihanna case: What we can learn from the media's
coverage of this case to use in our work with teens and their families.
- A JWI teleconference.  March 24, 2009, 12.00 - 1.00 p.m. EST.

This teleconference, conducted by the Jewish Women International (JWI ),
will explore the media's coverage of high profile cases involving sexual
and domestic violence and its impact on the public's understanding of
crimes against women.

Using recent events involving criminal charges of domestic violence
against Chris Brown for his role in the physical beating of pop star
Rihanna, participants will discuss how language used in the public and
judicial writing about violence against women can often lead to a
misunderstanding of the truth and even a perpetuation of harmful
stereotypes and myths about women.

The presenters will explore how media can help parents and teens
understand the magnitude of teen dating abuse and how to use high
profile cases as an opportunity to engage in discussions with each other
about the problem.

Registration fee is $25 for non-members.

For more information and to register, visit
http://www.jwi.org/site/c.okLWJ3MPKtH/b.5017177/k.A1E8/Mar_24_2009_The_C
hris_BrownRihanna_Case.htm

Three Days of Fun Filled Training Experiences in Richmond!

The Action Alliance Domestic Violence Training For Trainers is happening
in April.  It won't come again for at least 2 years, so register now.

The attachment has training and registration information.

If you have any questions, please contact our Training Coordinator,
Kathy Pierce at 434.979.9002 or training@....

Kathy Pierce
Training Institute Coordinator
VSDVAA
434.979.9002 (phone)
434.979.9003 (fax)
www.vsdvalliance.org

Domestic Violence Training For Trainers
April 15th-17th, 2009
Action Alliance Training Center
Richmond, VA

Training Description
This 3-day training is designed to build the skills of those who deliver
training on the issues of domestic violence as part of their jobs.  The training
teaches participants to train on the key elements to an effective community
response to domestic violence and introduces a variety of training techniques.
In the course of this training, we will cover
• Public speaking tips
• Creative training techniques
• Working with difficult audiences
• Increasing learning retention
• How adults learn
• Assessing the audience
• Audiovisual equipment: how to use it
• Key elements of an effective response to domestic violence: 1) identifying
domestic violence, 2) risk assessment, 3) safety planning, 4) laws, and 5)
resources.

Please note: this training addresses not only how to train, but also many of the
issues associated with domestic violence.  It is our intention that participants
feel supported while striving to become more effective trainers about the many
difficult issues concerning domestic violence.

Who should attend

Intended Audience: Victim advocates and other professionals who conduct
trainings on domestic violence in their communities. This training is limited to
25 participants. All participants must commit to attend the training in its
entirety.  Hotel accommodation information in the Richmond area will be provided
upon registration.

Registration information

$150 for members; $200 for non-members (If you would like to become a member of
VSDVAA, you may do so through our website at www.vsdvalliance.org or by
e-mailing members@...).

If you need help registering, or have any questions, please contact Kathy Pierce
at 434.979.9002 or training@....

You will be responsible for making your own hotel accommodations and some meals
will be on your own. After you register, we will provide you with information on
local hotels and which meals you will be responsible for.

Registration for the below training will open up online on March 16 at
www.darknesstolight.org.   Click on Storefront and find the training day
and location.  If you are interested in applying for a scholarship to
cover the $350 cost, please contact Denise Noble at (804) 257-7226 or
DNoble@....  The deadline for applications is March 20.
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The Greater Richmond SCAN, the Virginia Department of Health and Prevent
Child Abuse Virginia are sponsoring a Stewards of Children Facilitator
Training on March 30 in Richmond.

Stewards of Children is a nationally recognized child sexual abuse
prevention program developed by the Darkness to Light Foundation.  The
goal of Darkness to Light is to diminish the incidence and impact of
child sexual abuse and to raise awareness of the prevalence and
consequences of child sexual abuse in communities.  More information on
the national training is available at www.darkness2light.org

This training will allow you to become a facilitator of the Stewards of
Children model.  Once you complete this one-day training, you will be
able to offer the Stewards of Children training to adults in your
community.

The Stewards of Children program is designed for organizations,
agencies, and corporations that serve children and youth. The Stewards
of Children curriculum can be used by groups who:

*       Seek training for staff and volunteers in the prevention of
child sexual abuse
*       Want to make a difference in their community by educating adults
about the protection of children
*       Need to respond to insurance requirements regarding child
protection
*       Want to enhance community training initiatives and develop
potential sources of revenue

It is also appropriate for parents and/or caregivers to attend the
training who have an interest in preventing child sexual abuse.

This training will occur on Monday, March 30th from 8:15 am to 5:30 pm.
There is a $350 fee for this one-day extensive training.  We will be
meeting at Prevent Child Abuse Virginia's boardroom - 4901 Fitzhugh
Avenue- 2nd Floor., Richmond, VA  23230.

A limited number of scholarships are available for this training.  For
an application for a scholarship, please email Denise Noble at
dnoble@....  All applications must be in by Friday, March 20th
with recipients being notified of acceptance on Monday, March 23rd.
Please note that the training is on March 30th.

Please forward to any contacts who may be interested in attending.

Denise E. Noble, M Ed
FAM Program Coordinator
Greater Richmond SCAN
1506 Staples Mill Road, Suite 203
Richmond, VA  23230
(804) 257-7226
(804) 257-7109 fax
www.FAMrichmond.org
www.grscan.com

I am writing again to invite you to register for the third annual Sexual
Assault Summit.  If you are interested in joining us, please register:
http://shepherdapps.wlu.edu/assault/registration.asp
The previous summits have been excellent opportunities to participate in
a dialogue about sexual misconduct issues on college campuses.  This
year we will have an emphasis on peer education and bystander
intervention.  As you'll see from the below schedule, we expect it to be
an excellent program.

Sexual Assault Summit Programs
Washington and Lee University
March 27-28, 2009

  Friday March 27
7:00 - 9:00 pm             Student Presentations and Discussion
1.  "Every 2 Minutes," Carolyn DiPorspero, Cate Domino, and Juliette
Jordan,
      The College of William and Mary.
2.  "The Date," Jenna Kramer & Christina Catillo, Millersville
University.
3.  "Helping Men Speak Up," Chris Browning and Greg Lennon,
       Washington and Lee University.

Saturday March 28
8:15 - 8:30       Welcome and Opening Remarks, Dr. Jennifer Sayre,
Washington and Lee University.

8:30 - 9:15       Opening SESSION:  "You Talking to Me?  Engaging Men in
the Solution to End Sexual Assault on Campus," Robert Franklin, Male
Outreach Coordinator ,Virginia Department of Health.

9:30 - 10:30     General SESSION:  "Innovative Ways to Use Technology,"
Representative from the Rape Abuse & Incest National Network(RAINN).

10:45 - 12:15   Interest Session I
1.  "Reaching Student Athletes - Finding Strengths," Jennifer  Underwood
and
      Jessica Stallard, Virginia Tech.
2.  "Men in the Movement," Joshua O'Donnell and Johnathan Grove,
      Western Washington University.
3.  "Evidence for a Comprehensive Approach to Sexual Assault
Prevention,"
      Trisha Hunsker, The College of William and Mary.

12:30 - 2:00     Luncheon KEYNOTE:  "Guy Fi: The Fictions that Rule
Men's Lives,"
Dr. Christopher Kilmartin, University of Mary Washington.

2:15 - 3:30       Interest Session II
1.  "Man Up: Violence Prevention and College Athletics," Kacy
Silverstein and
      Margaret Hope, Vanderbilt University.
2.  "Guy Fi Defiance: Educating and Mobilizing Men in Sexual Assault
       Prevention," Chris Kilmartin, Mary Washington College.
3.  "Implementation of the Red Flag Campaign," Jan Kaufman,
     Washington and Lee University: Trisha Hunsaker, The College of
William
      and Mary: and Ray Tuttle with students from University of Mary
Washington.

3:45 - 5:00       Closing SESSION:  "Ending Violence One Green Dot at a
Time...Bystander Intervention," Dr. Dorothy Edwards, University of
Kentucky.

Jennifer M. Sayre, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Early-Fielding University Center
University Counseling Services
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, Virginia  24450
540.458.8750
540.458.8989 (fax)

For more information about the below opportunity, go to
http://www.carilionclinic.org/Carilion/careers

VIOLENCE AGAINIST WOMEN PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Department:  College Counseling
Schedule:  Full-time
Job Code:  PNC9032R

Provides counseling and support services for students.  Develops,
improves and implements program of intervention and education for
students and others around issues of domestic violence, sexual assault,
and stalking.  Provides training for campus personnel and chairs the
Violence Prevention Task Force. Supports Dean with related student
services and activities. Participates in designated departmental,
college-wide and community service activities.

Requires regular contact with students, program faculty and staff.
Communicates regularly with Dean for Student Services, Provost, Director
of Counseling and Wellness, Physical Plant/Safety Officer and outside
referral agencies.  Maintains availability after normal office hours for
crisis intervention.  Confers with colleagues to facilitate success and
support for students. Exposure to students in crisis is a risk.
Responsible for maintaining and protecting student confidentiality and
meeting appropriate compliance requirements.

This position is funded with a grant from the United States Department
of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.  The grant covers a period
of three years.  This position will be full time (40 hours per week) for
the first and second years of the grant period and half time (24 hours
per week) in the third year.

Master's degree in counseling, social work, student support services or
related field is required.

Two years experience as a counselor preferred, utilizing both individual
and group counseling, preferably in higher education setting.
Experience with, knowledge of, and interest in issues of domestic
violence, sexual assault, and stalking is essential.

Virginia license-eligible as LPC, LCSW or appropriate field.

Strong oral and written communication skills.  Excellent leadership and
organizational abilities.  Ability to start new programs, assess needs,
and work effectively with a wide variety of constituencies.

Jen Brothers
Violence Against Women Program Coordinator Jefferson College of Health
Sciences 920 S. Jefferson St.
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 985-9711

The registration form and brochure are available online at
http://www.cacva.com  Click on Event Calendar and look to May 13-15.
For questions about the event, please contact Kay Kovacs at 276-669-3858
or kaycacva@....
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Children's Advocacy Centers of Virginia announces the upcoming
conference May 13-15 At Roanoke College in Salem, VA.  Brochure and
registration form are attached.  Please share this information with your
colleagues.  For additional questions and information, please contact me
at the below-stated numbers.

There are great presenters scheduled in three tracks of investigative,
therapeutic, and multidisciplinary track.  The conference is designed
for all professionals working in child and family maltreatment and those
interested in developing collaborative partnerships in their
communities.

Plan to attend, gain knowledge that will enhance your skills, and enjoy
networking with others in a picturesque campus setting.

Kay Kovacs, Executive Director
Children's Advocacy Centers of Virginia
P.O. Box 16834
Bristol, VA  24209
Phone:  276-669-3858
Fax:  276-669-5725
email:  kaycacva@...



The Children's Advocacy Centers of Virginia Present:

Reconnecting to the Mission...Growing Our Capacity to Serve Children
Collaboratively

May 13-15, 2009

Roanoke College
Salem, Virginia

Intended Audience

This training is for all multidisciplinary professionals working with
child and family maltreatment and involved in the investigation,
prosecution, evaluation, medical or mental health treatment capacity,
Court Appointed Special Advocates, as well as local, state and federal
officials and lawmakers committed to developing collaborative
partnerships which have proven so successful.


The Mission of CACVA is to promote, assist and support the development,
growth, and continuation of Child Advocacy Centers in the Commonwealth
of Virginia so that every child victim has access to the services of a
Child Advocacy Center

CACVA Training Schedule

Training Sessions are divided into three areas (tracks) of emphasis:
Investigative, Medical/Therapeutic, and Multidisciplinary


May 13, 2009
7:30a.m. - 12:00p.m. Registration
7:30a.m. - 9:00a.m. Continental Breakfast
9:00a.m. - 11:45a.m. PreConference Sessions A & B  Session A:
Forensic Medical Findings Session B: Anna Cody, NCMEC
11:45a.m. - 12:00p.m. Break
12:00pm - 2:00p.m. Lunch and Open Plenary Session 	 Speaker Topic:
Child Victimization, NCMEC

2:00p.m. - 2:15p.m. Break
2:15p.m. - 3:30p.m. Investigative Track 1A:  Therapeutic
Track 1A: Multidisciplinary Track 1A:
 	 Interviewing Adolescent Compliant Victims  Part 1 An
Integrated Model for Assessing & Treating Abused Children
Disaster Planning for Child Advocacy Centers
3:30p.m. - 3:45p.m. Break
3:45p.m. - 5:00p.m. Investigative Track 1B:  Therapeutic Track 1B:
Multidisciplinary Track 1B:
 	 Interviewing Adolescent Compliant Victims  Part 2 	 The
Assessment & Treatment of Sex Offenders  Problem Solving for
Child Advocacy Centers
5:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. Cocktails for a Cause in Downtown Roanoke

May 14, 2009
7:30a.m. - 9:00a.m. Continental Breakfast
9:00a.m. - 9:45a.m. Morning Plenary Session 2A  Child
Victimization and the Judicial System
9:45a.m. - 10:00a.m. Break
10:00am -12:00p.m. Investigative Track  2A:  Therapeutic
Track 2A: Multidisciplinary Track 2A:
 	 Interviewing Suspects in Computer Facilitated Exploitation Cases
10:00am -11:00am - The Safe Group: Psychoeducation for nonoffending
mothers;
11:00am - 12:00pm The Boundary Project: A model for treating young
children with problem sexual behaviors Victimization and the Aftermath
of Abuse
12:00p.m. - 12:15p.m. Break
12:15p.m - 1:45pm Lunch & Plenary Session 2B Speakers: The
Honorable Anne Holton (Invited)
1:45p.m. - 2:00p.m. Break
2:00p.m. - 3:15p.m. Investigative Track  2B:  Therapeutic
Track 2B: Multidisciplinary Track 2B:
 	    Peer Review for Forensic Interviewing  The Circle of
Security, A model for attachment based work with high-risk families
Legislative Advocacy Panel
3:15p.m. - 3:30p.m. Break
3:30p.m. - 5:00p.m. Investigative Track  2C:  Therapeutic
Track 2C: Multidisciplinary Track 2C:
 	 Investigative Standards  Home-based therapy for working with
high-risk children and their families  Overview of New vs. Old NCA
Standards
5:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. CACVA Hosted Dinner & Entertainment

May 15, 2009
7:30a.m. - 8:30a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:30a.m. - 9:45a.m. Investigative Track  3A:  Therapeutic
Track 3A: Multidisciplinary Track 3A:
 	 The Sexual Exploitation of Children for CPS The Use of
Mindfulness Practices for Advancing Clinical Goals  The
Multidisciplinary Team - How to Work as a Team
9:45a.m - 10:00a.m. Break
10:00a.m- 11:30a.m. Investigative Track  3B:  Therapeutic
Track 3B: Multidisciplinary Track 3B:
 	 Investigative Case Studies Prevention Programs: The ACT
Against Violence Program; Darkness to Light Program (Invited) & Child
Sexual Abuse, Everyday Actions To Keep Kids Safe Program Victim
Advocacy: The VA Tech Shootings, Lessons Learned

Presenters:

Robin Lynn Foster, M.D. Director, Pediatric Emergency Services, Child
Maltreatment Team, VA Commonwealth University Medical Center

Anna Cody, Director of External Affairs, National Center for Missing and
Exploited Children

Herb Jones, Vice President of External Affairs, National Center for
Missing and Exploited Children

Martha Finnegan, MSW, LCSW, Child Adolescent Forensic Interviewer, FBI

Dr. Eliana Gil, Clinical Director, Childhelp Children's Center of
Virginia

Cym Doggett, Project Director, Southern Regional Child Advocacy Center

Lisa Hunt, Director, Center for Clinical & Forensic Services, Inc.

The Honorable Phil Trumpeter, Roanoke Juvenile and Domestic Relations
Court

James Clemente, Special Agent, FBI

Becky Odor, MSW, Virginia Department of Health

Dr. Celena Gates, Clinical Psychologist, The Center for Clinical and
Forensic Services, Inc.

Dr. Jennifer Shaw, The Multicultural Clinical Center

Kathylee Forrester, Victim Advocate, Creator of "Patches" the Bear

Carroll Ellis, Director, Victim Services, Fairfax Police Department

The Honorable Anne Holden (Invited), First Lady of Virginia

Giselle Pelaez, MSW, LCSW, Director, The Center for Alexandria's
Children

Dr. Jennifer Gilbert, The Mary D. Ainsworth Child-Parent Attachment
Clinic

Ian Danielsen, LCSW, Coordinator, Greater Richmond SCAN Children's
Advocacy Center

Betty Wade Coyle, M.A. Executive Director, Prevent Child Abuse Hampton
Roads

Nancy Oglesby, Esq. Deputy, Commonwealth Attorney's Office, Goochland
County

Senator John Edwards from Roanoke

Dr. Issac Van Patten (Invited), Radford University

J. Patrick Slifka, LCSW, National Counseling Group, Inc., Richmond
Office

Ken Lanning, FBI, Ret.

Dr. Georgianna Achilles, Staff Psychologist & Research Director,
Childhelp
Children's Center of Virginia

Garciela Cerda, MSW, LCSW, Director, Arlington Child Advocacy Center



Registration

Registration for this training conference may be made by completing and
submitting the attached registration form (copies acceptable) for each
attendee along with a check or credit card for the appropriate fees made
payable to CACVA at the following address:
CACVA
P.O. Box 16834
Bristol, VA 24209

Fees:  Registration fees include workshop materials, breakfast, lunch,
refreshment breaks, and the dinner/entertainment the evening of the
second day.

Conference Registration:  $250.00

Student Registration Fee: $220.00 (fulltime students are eligible with a
copy of validated student ID)

Late Registration (After March 31, 2009):  $300.00


Cancellation Policy:  All cancellations must be requested in writing and
an administrative fee of $50.00 will be charged.  In order to receive a
refund, the request must be postmarked by April 24, 2009.  After this
date, no refunds will be granted but registration fee is transferable.
We reserve the right to cancel or postpone any workshop because of
unforeseen circumstances or insufficient enrollment.


Lodging

Lodging arrangements have NOT been made with any facility in the Roanoke
area and no particular facility is endorsed by CACVA.  Lodging
arrangements are the responsibility of each individual attendee. For
convenience, the names and phone numbers of some of the lodging
facilities available in the Roanoke area will be sent to you with your
registration confirmation.



Continuing Education Credits

All continuing education credits for this conference are being
coordinated with and will be awarded by Radford University.

For more information or to register for this conference, please go to
www.vsdvalliance.org
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Children Exposed to Domestic & Sexual Violence: Getting to Know Your
Allied Professionals

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
8:15am-4pm
Henrico Training Center
7701 East Parham Road
Richmond, Virginia

Learn more about your allies and how to effectively collaborate with
them to help a child victimized by domestic and sexual violence. In
addition to panel workshops, case scenarios will be provided to further
your understanding of collaboration and services.

Keynote Speaker
Shanterra McBride
Founder and Director of PLOT-Preparing Leaders Of Today

Shanterra McBride is a sought-after National speaker on youth leadership
and youth issues, such as friendships, communities and teen
relationships and how they relate to gender aggression.  She is also a
consultant with the Washington, D.C. Children & Youth Investment Trust
Corporation as a Best Practices trainer for the Advancing Youth
Development curriculum.

This conference is being hosted by The Child Advocacy Task Force of the
Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance.

Cost: The registration fee is $35 for members of The Alliance and $50
for non-members.  This fee includes lunch and all training materials.
For membership information, visit our website @ www.vsdvalliance.org
<http://www.vsdvalliance.org>   or call 804.377.0335.  Your first year
of membership is free!

OPEN TO ANYONE INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW TO EFFECTIVELY HELP CHILDREN
AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE.

REGISTER AT www.vsdvalliance.org <http://www.vsdvalliance.org>  STARTING
(MONDAY) MARCH 2, 2009

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Rebecca K. Odor, MSW
Director of Sexual & Domestic Violence Prevention
Division of Injury and Violence Prevention
Virginia Department of Health
109 Governor St. #815G
Richmond VA  23219
of: 804-864-7740
fax: 804-864-7748
email: Becky.Odor@...
web: www.vahealth.org/civp/sexualviolence

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) has issued a new
Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Domestic Violence Prevention and
Services Programs.  Funding will be for fiscal year 2010.  Copies of
this RFP, including the necessary forms and instructions may be
downloaded from the state's procurement website, eVA at
www.eva.state.va.us.  In addition, copies may be obtained at the VDSS website. 
This may be accessed at www.dss.virginia.gov. Click on Find and then click on
Grant Opportunities.  Select the Domestic Violence Services and Prevention RFP
Number SVC-09-040.

As you will see in the RFP, there will be an optional pre-proposal
conference held on March 04, 2009 from 10:00 to 12:30 at the Tuckahoe Public
Library, located in Henrico, VA. Directions and registration information are
included in the RFP as Appendix III.

Any modifications made to the RFP as a result of discussions during the workshop
will be posted on both websites listed above.  If you are not able to attend the
workshop, please check the website for new
information.  You may also contact us in the Division of Family
Services.  Below is our contact information:

Lenora Jones Elliott, Domestic Violence Program Specialist
Telephone:  804.726.7510
Email:             lenora.joneseelliott@...

Nancy Fowler, Program Manager
Telephone:  804.726.7502
Email:            nancy.fowler@...

"ANGER is like a fire. It CAN CONSUME anything it touches! That includes you!"

Jordyn L. Elliott age 10

Lenora Jones Elliott
lenora.joneselliott@...
Virginia Department of Social Services
Office of Family Violence
7 North Eighth Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219-3301
804.726.7510
804.726.7895 (fax)

For more information on the below conference and to read the detailed
workshop descriptions, go to www.vsota.com.
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Virginia Sex Offender Treatment Association
The 23rd Annual Training Conference on the Management and Treatment of
Sex Offenders
March 18 - 20, 2009
Featuring Keynote Speaker, Dr. Peter Byrne

Registration Fee:
Before March 1, 2009 $125
Postmarked after March 1, 2009 $175

Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Morning Session (9:00 a.m. to noon)
____ Internet Offenders/Anime (Peter Bryne)

Afternoon Workshops (1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
____ Deviant Sexual Arousal and Sexual Risk: Myths, Facts, and Practical
Solutions (Byrne)
____ Virginia Female Sex Offenders (Stone)
____ Primary Prevention of Sexual Violence: Where Do We Start? (Odor and
Franklin)
____ The Sex Offender Supervision Tool Box: PPG, Robocuff, and GPS
(Polygraph Experts)
____ Reunification: Who, What, Where, When, How, & Why (Weisman)

Thursday, March 19, 2009
Morning Workshops (9:00 a.m. to noon)
____ Deviant Sexual Arousal and Sexual Risk: Myths, Facts, and Practical
Solutions (Byrne)
____ "Rockin' Role Plays" (Carbo and Slater)
____ Ethics (Board of Health Professions)
____ Trauma Informed Sex Offender Treatment (Clayton & Ricci)
____ Surviving the Trenches: Impact of Working with Offenders on
Probation ( Lewis & Garby)

Afternoon Workshops (1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
____ Deviant Sexual Arousal: Clinical Approaches to Assessment &
Treatment (Byrne)
____ "Generating Genograms/Sculpting Skeletons" (Van Buren and Bauguess)
____ Ethics (repeat)
____ Trauma Informed Sex Offender Treatment (repeat)
____ Surviving the Trenches: (repeat)

Friday, March 20, 2009
____ Child Abduction: A Survivor's Perspective (Derek VanLuchene)

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Rebecca K. Odor, MSW
Director of Sexual & Domestic Violence Prevention
Division of Injury and Violence Prevention
Virginia Department of Health
109 Governor St. #815G
Richmond VA  23219
of: 804-864-7740
fax: 804-864-7748
email: Becky.Odor@...
web: www.vahealth.org/civp/sexualviolence

The below training is only $10 and is in our neighboring state, North
Carolina, about an hour and a half from Chesapeake.  If you have any
questions about the training, please contact Gail Hutchison of Outer
Banks Hotline, Inc. directly at hutchison@... or at
252-473-5121.

---------- Forwarded message ----------

The Outer Banks Hotline, Inc will be sponsoring a 2 day training on May
11 and 12th, presented by Supervisory Special Agent (SC SLED) Michael
Prodan. Class size is limited to 150.

Day 1: Sexual Victimization of Children:

Not every child molester is a pedophile, Some substitute children for
adults, others view children as "young adults." This course will
illustrate how to tell the difference which is important in setting the
stage for that all important suspect interview. Also included will be
the role of sexual imagery (pornography) and the use of the internet by
offenders in sexual victimization of children.

  Day 2: Late reporting of Sexual Assault and Rape: How To Make the Case.
Victims of acquaintance rape or sexual assault often report to law
enforcement weeks, months or even years later. Mr. Prodan will offer
cognitive ways of working with compliant victims, dealing with the
various levels of Rape Trauma Syndrome, the best ways to obtain
ancillary interviews and search warrants, and working pretext phone
calls. Finally, Mr. Prodan will wrap up the training with how to present
the case to the district attorney.

Cost: $10.00 to cover cost of training materials and light refreshments,
lunch will be on your own.

  The Outer Banks Hotline, Inc. is currently working with the NC Justice
Academy to sanction this training for credit (for all NC officers
attending both days). State budget cuts may curtail this, but a
certificate of attendance will be given, regardless.

  Place of training: Kitty Hawk NC Town Hall.

Time: 8:30-4:30 both days.

Please call Gail Hutchison at 252-473-5121, fax 252-473-9895, or email:
hutchison@...

  Feel free to forward/post this information\

Supervisory Special Agent MICHAEL PRODAN SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT
DIVISION SPECIAL OPERATIONS - BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE UNIT Michael Prodan is
a Senior Special Agent /Criminal Investigative Profiler.
He has served with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division -
Behavioral Science Unit since 1998. Prior, he was with the Covina,
California, Police Department and the California Department of Justice's
Bureau of Investigation. From 1990 to 1998 Mr. Prodan was the supervisor
of California DOJ's Violent Crime Profiling Unit.

Mr. Prodan is one of only 34 graduates worldwide of the FBI's Police
Fellowship in Criminal Investigative Profiling and Crime Scene Analysis
at the National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime. He has also
attended training with the United States Secret Service at their
National Threat Assessment Center in Washington, DC. He has 30 years of
law enforcement experience, including 20 years investigating violent
crime. He has qualified as an expert witness in violent crime scene
analysis and criminal sexual behavior in Superior Courts in California,
Oregon and Texas and in threat assessment in North and South Carolina.
He is an adjunct instructor at both the South Carolina Criminal Justice
Training Center and North CarolinaJustice Training Center. Mr. Prodan
has been both a course designer and instructor of the California
Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Institute of
Criminal Investigation - Homicide/Death Investigation and Sexual Assault
Investigation Foundation Specialty Courses.


Mr. Prodan has also instructed nation-wide for a number of Sexual
Assault Response Team / Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SART/SANE)
training courses.

He holds a BS Degree in Criminal Justice from California State
University - Long Beach and is a graduate of the University of Southern
California's Delinquency Control Institute. He is currently a member of
the International Criminal Investigative Analysts Fellowship and was its
vice-president from
1999-2001 and the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals.

The below position is for someone to provide program support to the
Sexual & Domestic Violence Prevention at VDH.  It is a wage position.
To apply, go to https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov and do a search for
position FHX09.  Applications will be taken until March 4.
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Working Title  Program Support Technician - FHX09
Role Title  Admin and Office Spec III - 19013
Job Open Date  02-25-2009
Jobs close at 5pm EST.  03-04-2009
Job Type  Hourly/Wage
Definition  Wage Non-Faculty- W-1
Hiring Range  $11.54/hr - $18.46/hr
Agency  Dept of Health (601)
Agency Website  http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/
Location  Richmond (City) - 760
Position Number  FHX09
Job Posting Number  0027466
Type of Recruitment
Definition  General Public - G
Pay Band  03
Job Description  The Division of Injury & Violence Prevention
(DIVP) is seeking a knowledgeable, organized, and professional
individual to provide program support to the Sexual and Domestic
Violence Prevention Program. This individual will provide specific
clerical and program support to multiple program managers; maintain
filing systems; coordinate conferences and meeting arrangements;
maintain databases; and manage specific projects.
Minimum Qualifications  This position requires considerable knowledge of
general office management; demonstrated abilities and experience in
setting up and maintaining filing systems; maintaining databases;
managing projects with many associated tasks; coordinating meetings and
conferences; and excellent written communication skills. Requires
working knowledge of MS-Word and MS-Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Requirements  Criminal background check is required. This is
an hourly wage position with no benefits and limited to 1500 hours per
year.
Special Instructions to Applicants  A completed electronic
application, including all previous employment, salary history and
education, must be submitted online at: www.vdh.virginia.gov for
consideration. No faxed, emailed or mailed applications will be
accepted. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the closing
date.
Optional Applicant Documents  Resume
Required Applicant Documents  Cover Letter
Contact Information
Name  Lisa McColm
Phone  (804) 864-7666
Fax
Email:  lisa.mccolm@...
Address:  Office of Family Health Services
109 Governor Street, Room 716
Richmond, VA 23219

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Rebecca K. Odor, MSW
Director of Sexual & Domestic Violence Prevention
Division of Injury and Violence Prevention
Virginia Department of Health
109 Governor St. #815G
Richmond VA  23219
of: 804-864-7740
fax: 804-864-7748
email: Becky.Odor@...
web: www.vahealth.org/civp/sexualviolence

For more information on the below conference, go to
http://mencanstoprape.org/conference/ This is one of the only conferences on
this issue that truly speaks about primary prevention.  VDH is a co-sponsor and
would be happy to answer any questions about it.

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Rebecca K. Odor
of: 804-864-7740
email: Becky.Odor@...

WHAT:  Men and Women as Allies: National Conference on the Primary Prevention of
Men's Violence Against Women
WHEN:  April 14-15, 2009
WHO:  Men Can Stop Rape, Inc. (MCSR) and Sponsoring Organizations
WHERE:  Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20001

About the Conference
On April 14-15, 2009, organizations, agencies, and individuals from around the
globe will gather in Washington, DC to discuss how men and women can best ally
to prevent violence against women. Hosted by Men Can Stop Rape, Inc., the
international leader in the primary prevention of men˘s violence against women,
Men and Women as Allies will:

     * Present cutting-edge theory and practice
     * Feature keynote addresses by members of the new presidential
administration
     * Offer meetings with congressional members
     * Set a new agenda for prevention-focused collaborations
     * Emphasize the voices of young people

Co-sponsored by more than 45 organizations - sexual assault and domestic
violence coalitions, service providers, men˘s groups, and youth-serving
institutions - this two-day conference will bring together a broad coalition of
support to find paths for greater collaboration in the future.

Opening Session - Eve Ensler
Eve Ensler, playwright, performer, and activist, is the author of The Vagina
Monologues, translated into over 45 languages and performed in over 120
countries, including sold-out runs at both Off-Broadway's Westside Theater and
on London's West End (2002 Olivier Award nomination, Best Entertainment). Her
experience performing The Vagina Monologues inspired her to create V-Day, a
global movement to stop violence against women and girls. Ms. Ensler has devoted
her life to stopping violence, envisioning a planet in which women and girls
will be free to thrive, rather than merely survive. In 2007 Men Can Stop Rape
honored Eve with our Lifetime Ally Award for her work in ending violence against
women.

Byron Hurt
Male Reflections
Byron Hurt is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, a published writer, and an
anti-sexist activist. His most recent documentary, Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and
Rhymes premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. In addition to being a
filmmaker, Hurt is a nationally respected activist, having served as a long-time
gender violence prevention educator. The former Northeastern University football
quarterback was also a founding member of the Mentors in Violence Prevention
(MVP) program, the leading college-based rape and domestic violence prevention
initiative for college and professional athletics.

Voices of Men: An Educational Comedy
Ben Atherton-Zeman
Voices of Men actor Ben Atherton-Zeman performs new celebrity impersonations
created especially for "Men and Women as Allies."  This multi-media play deals
with several important issues:

     * Sexual assault and consent
     * Sexual harassment and objectification

The play uses humor and celebrity male voice impressions to bring these topics
to audiences in a way that minimizes male defensiveness. Each male character in
the play is forced to deal with one of the issues listed above - in doing so,
they come to the realization that they are, in fact, both part of the problem
and part of the solution. The process each male character goes through has led
many boys and men to become involved in both self-reflection and in violence
prevention efforts.

*Warning: this performance includes some graphic images of violence


Workshops: A Partial List
     * Blended Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalitions: Challenges and Benefits
     * The Complexity of Consent
     * Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Men˘s Organizations:  Allies in
Prevention
     * Federal Programs that Support Prevention Efforts
     * How Race, Class, and Sexual Orientation Affect the Process of Creating
Allies
     * Lessons Learned in the Military: Don˘t Create a Social Marketing Campaign
for Men Only
     * Preventing Youth Sex Trafficking in the U.S.
     * Professionalizing the Field: Creating a Masters Program
     * Research and New Trends in Prevention
     * Should Primary Prevention Focus Only on Men?
     * When Women are Responsible for a Campus Men˘s Group
     * Young Men and Women Speak about Preventing Sexual and Dating Violence

* PREVENTION CONNECTION WEB CONFERENCE
   Building the Violence Against Women Primary Prevention Movement

   To make our popular web conferences available to as many people as
possible, this year we will offer two sessions per web conference topic.
Each session will present the same content, though the presenters and
guests for each session may vary.

* DATES:
   Session 1: Tuesday, March 10, 2009
   Session 2: Thursday, March 12, 2009

* TIME:
   Both ninety minute sessions will start at 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern
ST

* SUMMARY:
   This web conference will present an overview of the elements of
successful social movements, discuss successes in the violence against
women movement (e.g., policies and legislation, the establishment of
rape crisis centers and battered women's shelters, funding for violence
against women prevention), and explore linking primary prevention
elements with movement building and violence against women prevention
efforts.

* HOST:
   David Lee, Prevention Connection, California Coalition Against Sexual
Assault

* PRESENTERS:
   Session 1: Rachel Davis & Elizabeth Waiters, Prevention Institute
   Session 2: Larry Cohen & Elizabeth Waiters, Prevention Institute

* GUESTS:
   Session 1: To Be Announced
   Session 2: Esta Soler, Family Violence Prevention Fund

* OBJECTIVES:

   Identify the elements of successful social movements.
   Identify key elements of success in the violence against women
movement.
   Identify opportunities to incorporate the principles of primary
prevention into the movement to end violence against women.

* REGISTRATION:
   http://www.preventconnect.org

   This session will be restricted to the first 250 people who register.

* COST:
   Free

* WHAT IS A WEB CONFERENCE?
   A web conference is an opportunity to attend an online workshop by
watching a presentation on your computer screen (using your internet
connection) and hearing presenters through your telephone. Prevention
Connection web conferences feature an opportunity to participate in
online question & answer sessions and live text chat between
participants. If for some reason you are unable to join on your
computer, you can download the presentation slides from our website and
listen on your phone.

* REAL-TIME CAPTIONING AVAILABLE
   Instructions for accessing captioning during this web conference will
be provided with your registration confirmation.

* MAC COMPATIBLE
   The iLinc web conference software used by Prevention Connection is now
compatible with Apple Macintosh computers running Mac OSX 10.3.9 or
10.4, and using Firefox or Safari browsers.

* This web conference will be recorded.

I am writing to invite you to register for the third annual Sexual
Assault Summit.  If you are interested in joining us, please register:
http://shepherdapps.wlu.edu/assault/registration.asp
The previous summits have been excellent opportunities to participate
in a dialogue about sexual misconduct issues on college campuses.  This
year we will have an emphasis on peer education and bystander
intervention.  As you'll see from the below schedule, we expect it to be
an excellent program.

Sexual Assault Summit Programs
Washington and Lee University
March 27-28, 2009

Friday March 27
7:00 - 9:00 pm  Student Presentations and Discussion
1.  “Every 2 Minutes,” Carolyn DiPorspero, Cate Domino, and
Juliette  Jordan,
      The College of William and Mary.
2.  “The Date,” Jenna Kramer & Christina Catillo, Millersville
University.
3.  “Helping Men Speak Up,” Chris Browning and Greg Lennon,
       Washington and Lee University.

Saturday March 28
8:15 - 8:30 Welcome and Opening Remarks, Dr. Jennifer Sayre,
Washington and Lee University.

8:30 - 9:15 Opening SESSION:  “You Talking to Me?  Engaging Men in
the Solution to End Sexual Assault on Campus,” Robert Franklin, Male
Outreach Coordinator ,Virginia Department of Health.

9:30 - 10:30 General SESSION:  “Innovative Ways to Use
Technology,” Representative from the Rape Abuse & Incest National
Network(RAINN).

10:45 - 12:15 Interest Session I
1.  “Reaching Student Athletes - Finding Strengths,” Jennifer
Underwood and
      Jessica Stallard, Virginia Tech.
2.  “Men in the Movement,” Joshua O’Donnell and Johnathan Grove,

      Western Washington University.
3.  “Evidence for a Comprehensive Approach to Sexual Assault
Prevention,”
      Trisha Hunsker, The College of William and Mary.

12:30 - 2:00 Luncheon KEYNOTE:  “Guy Fi: The Fictions that Rule
Men's Lives,"
Dr. Christopher Kilmartin, University of Mary Washington.

2:15 - 3:30 Interest Session II
1.  “Man Up: Violence Prevention and College Athletics,” Kacy
Silverstein and
      Margaret Hope, Vanderbilt University.
2.  “Guy Fi Defiance: Educating and Mobilizing Men in Sexual Assault

       Prevention,” Chris Kilmartin, Mary Washington College.
3.  “Implementation of the Red Flag Campaign,” Jan Kaufman,
     Washington and Lee University: Trisha Hunsaker, The College of
William
      and Mary: and Ray Tuttle with students from University of Mary
Washington.

3:45 - 5:00 Closing SESSION:  “Ending Violence One Green Dot at a
Time…Bystander Intervention,” Dr. Dorothy Edwards, University of
Kentucky.




Jennifer M. Sayre, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Early-Fielding University Center
University Counseling Service
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, Virginia  24450-0303
540-458-8750
540-458-8989 (FAX)

Please note that confidentiality cannot
be guaranteed when using e-mail.  To
protect confidential information, please
contact me in person or by phone.

To register for the below training, send an email to Childhelp at rperkins@... with "VA Training Enrollment" in the subject line, or call 1-800-245-1527.
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ONE-DAY Prevention Education Training, for educators and other adults who work with pre-school through middle school students: 

The training is required for those who want to teach the Good-Touch/Bad-Touch Body Safety Education Curriculum to pre-k through 6th - and also provides instruction about child abuse, with a focus on sexual abuse, understanding the dynamics between victim and offender, grooming, internet safety, exploitation, and how to respond when a child discloses abuse.   Mandated reporting is discussed; as well as prevention education for children with Childhelp's GTBT Curriculum and practice teaching with the materials.

*       Along with our prevention education resources for pre-K through 6th grades, Childhelp also has resources for parents and caregivers, to help them begin the dialog with their children about sexual abuse and teach prevention / intervention skills; as well as a classroom discussion guide, Establishing Healthy Boundaries, for working with 7th, 8th and 9th graders.

*       Of course, Childhelp also provides the National Child Abuse Hotline, our toll-free, confidential resource for adults and children, staffed 24/7 by trained counselors for help in a crisis, issues with abuse, domestic violence, parenting, and connections to local area community resources - 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453).

Training Dates:  Friday February 20 - and will be repeated on Tuesday, April 14, and again in June (date TBA).

Training Time:  8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (training may end earlier)

Training Cost: $280.00 per person.  Cost includes a Facilitator's Guide and Training Packet.  CEU's are available for $30.00 additional.  Childhelp accepts credit cards, Purchase Orders or checks.   Also, there's a LIMITED TIME Training and Materials DISCOUNT OFFER, to get started teaching children right after your training.

VA Training Location:  Childhelp Children's Center of Virginia, 11230 Waples Mill Road, Suite 105, Fairfax, VA 22030

(phone: 703-208-1500)   Visit: www.childhelp.org/gtbt for more training dates and locations.

To Register: send an email to Childhelp at rperkins@... with "VA Training Enrollment" in the subject line, or call 1-800-245-1527 to register.

Molly Schultz
Master Trainer / Prevention Education Specialist
Childhelp - GA Office
659 Henderson Drive Suite H, Cartersville, Georgia, 30120
Website: http://www.childhelp.org/gtbt
Phone:  770-607-9111 GTBT Toll-Free: 800-245-1527
Fax:      770-607-9600
E-Mail:   mschultz@...

2009 Basic Virginia Victim Assistance Academy
Student Applications Now Available

The Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and the University of
Richmond are pleased to announce that they will be co-sponsoring Virginia's
second Basic Virginia Victim Assistance Academy in July 2009.

Virginia is one of 36 states developing or presenting State Victim Assistance
Academies. The Academies are modeled after the National Victim Assistance
Academy; however, they provide state-specific training in victims issues.

The Academy is designed by a multi-disciplinary Steering Committee, which
includes representatives from partners, DCJS and the University of Richmond.
Other committee members include representatives from law enforcement,
prosecution, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund, the Attorney General's
Office, the Department of Social Services, the Virginia Sexual and Domestic
Violence Action Alliance, the Virginia Network for Victims and Witnesses of
Crime, the Department of Corrections, the Parole Board, Virginia Commonwealth
University, the U.S. Attorney's Office, the FBI, local victim assistance
programs, and crime victims.

BASIC ACADEMY
The Academy provides a 45-hour comprehensive, academic, interdisciplinary and
interactive training program for crime victims services providers, advocates,
allied professionals and others who work with crime victims. The curriculum
provides a foundation of victims services and principles to enable participants
to more effectively help crime victims regain control of their lives.

The curriculum includes presentations on: History of Crime Victims Movement,
Scope of Crime and Impact on Victims, Victims' Rights, Direct Services to
Victims, Domestic Violence and Stalking, Sexual Assault, Crisis Intervention and
Assessment, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Developing Resiliency, Stress
Management, Cultural Competency, Ethics in Victims Services, Communication
Skills, Legal Protections, Financial Remedies, and Collaboration.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND
Victims services providers, allied professionals such as law enforcement
officers, prosecutors, probation and parole officers, volunteers, sexual assault
advocates, domestic violence advocates, victim/witness staff, and other victims
services providers are eligible to apply to attend the Academy.

Individuals with up to three years of experience working with crime victims are
eligible to apply to the Basic Academy. The Academy is open to individuals who
live or work in Virginia and potential students are required to submit
applications to attend the Academy.

Successful applicants will be required to attend all sessions of the Academy,
and will also be required to complete some work prior to the Academy.

This intensive, but rewarding Academy will be held on the campus of the
University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia. The Academy will be held in modern
classroom facilities in a comfortable learning environment. Participants are
strongly encouraged to stay on-site in university housing.

DATES OF THE ACADEMY
The Basic Academy will start at noon on Sunday, July 26, 2009 and conclude early
afternoon on Friday, July 31, 2009. There will be several evening activities
that students are required to attend.

REGISTRATION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
The regular registration fee for the Virginia Victim Assistance Academy is $500.
Because of a federal grant from the Office for Victims of Crime, however, we are
able to provide $350 scholarships to all 2009 Academy students. Therefore the
registration fee for 2009 will be $150. This fee includes all lodging, meals and
materials for the entire week. Travel costs to and from the Academy are not
included.

There are additional scholarship opportunities that prospective students may
wish to investigate to cover the remaining registration costs and any travel
costs that might be incurred.

A limited number of scholarships for law enforcement officers and victim
advocates are available through DCJS. Students selected for the Academy will be
notified of the application process.

The federal Office for Victims of Crime's Training and Technical Assistance
Center (TTAC) also provides scholarships of up to $1000 to individuals seeking
professional development opportunities. More information and the application
process can be found at www.ovcttac.gov/taResources/scholarship.cfm
<http://www.ovcttac.gov/taResources/scholarship.cfm> . Individuals interested in
applying for TTAC scholarships should apply directly to TTAC.

APPLICATIONS FOR THE ACADEMY
To be considered for admission, interested individuals should submit
applications to DCJS by April 3, 2009.

Applications will be available on February 6, 2009. Successful applicants will
be notified by May 29, 2009.

Student applications are available at
www.dcjs.virginia.gov/trainingevents/victims/VVAapp/index.cfm
<http://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/trainingevents/victims/VVAapp/index.cfm>

A pre-academy teleconference for students will be held in July 2009.

CREDIT
DCJS in-service credit, including legal and cultural diversity subject matter
credit, is being requested and will be available for law enforcement officers.

It is anticipated that successful completion of the Academy will make
participants eligible to apply for the Provisional Advocate Credentialing
through the National Advocate Credentialing Program

What 2008 Academy Graduates Say About the Academy
"VVAA was one of the best trainings I have attended in my nine years as a law
enforcement officer."

"I made some lifetime friends and connections at the VVAA."

"The week of intense study empowered me with practical tools to carry home and
implement with the victims that I serve."

"Attending the Virginia Victim Assistance Academy made a huge impact on me,
personally and professionally. I was reminded of the significance of my work as
a service provider and I was re-energized by the passion of not only the
presenters, but also by the other attendees at the Academy."

"The course content, the presenters, the group mentors, the beautiful
environment of the college, and the special attention provided to the students
made the Victim Assistance Academy a huge success. I feel honored and privileged
to have been a part of it!"

"I feel able to effectively assist crime victims of all types thanks to the
diverse curriculum offered at the Academy."

For Additional Information
Please see: www.dcjs.virginia.gov/victims/VVAA
<http://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/victims/VVAA>

Or contact:  Patricia Foster at Patricia.Foster@...  or (804)
371-8634

Mandie Patterson at Mandie.Patterson@...  or (804) 786-3923

Note: This project is supported by Grant No. 2006-VF-GX-K026, awarded by the
Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, and U.S. Department of
Justice.

February 11, 2009

Mandie M. Patterson, Chief
Victims Services Section
Department of Criminal Justice Services
202 North Ninth Street, 10th Floor
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804 786-3923
804 786-7980 (fax)
mandie.patterson@...

Virginia Department of Health partners with Stop It Now! in our child
sexual abuse prevention efforts.  To see more about what Virginia has
done with Stop It Now!, go to www.vahealth.org/civp/sexualviolence and
click on Stop It Now!
-----------------
www.StopItNow.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Deborah Donovan Rice, Stop It Now! Executive Director
drice@... 413-587-3500 ext. 1

New Stop It Now! Online Help Center Provides Information and Action on
Child Sexual Abuse

Northampton, Mass.-(February 4, 2009)-Stop It Now!, a national leader in
child sexual abuse prevention, today launches an Online Help Center for
people with concerns or questions about specific child sexual abuse
situations. The Online Help Center is a private, 24/7 resource
accessible through www.StopItNow.org.

Visitors to the Online Help Center are asked several basic questions
about their concerns. The answers lead to a customized selection of
information and resources. Visitors are not required to reveal any
personally identifiable information to use the site. Those who are under
18 or who
are survivors of abuse are directed to special sections of the Online
Help Center.

Intended for those with personal concerns as well as professionals,
parents, and teachers, this self-guided resource is designed to help
visitors replace fear with confidence. "So many people tell us, 'I had a
gut feeling, and I knew what I was seeing was wrong, but I didn't know
what to do,'" says Dr. Susan Kirby, Stop It Now! board officer. "The
Online Help Center offers validation and gives people the language to
communicate their concerns and take appropriate steps to intervene."

Since 1995, Stop It Now! has run a national, toll-free and confidential,
helpline at 1-888-PREVENT specializing in child sexual abuse prevention
and staffed by trained professionals.  "Child abuse is preventable, not
inevitable. The mission of Stop It Now! is to mobilize adults, families,
and communities to protect children before they are harmed," Kirby says.
"Our Online Help Center is another resource in that effort. We are
pleased to play our part in ensuring that all children have healthy
childhoods free from trauma. We hope that people will take some time to
talk to other adults about the importance of protecting all of the
children in their lives."

###


Since 1992, Stop It Now! has been helping adults protect children from
sexual abuse. Through its website, national Helpline, materials and
community programs, Stop It Now! provides balanced information and
practical guidance to adults and families so they can keep children safe
in their homes and communities.

The below course (and others) for college personnel is available online
at http://courses.neari.com
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New England Adolescent Research Institute (NEARI) Online Training

NEARI is offering new online courses designed by national experts in the
sex abuse field for clinicians, teachers, school counselors,
psychologists, parents, probation and parole officers, or anyone:

     * who wants to learn some basic or advanced knowledge to address
issues of inappropriate sexual behavior or sexually aggressive behaviors
     * who wants to earn APA, LMHC, or NASW continuing education credits

The online courses can be taken at any time and wherever there is access
to a computer and Internet connection.

First Responders: Responding to Sexual Assault Disclosures (2 CEUs)

Instructor: Jaime Suvak, L.M.H.C., BARCC Staff Member
This course presents an innovative model for responding to a disclosure
of sexual violence. It stresses the importance of a supportive response
to reduce secondary trauma and to encourage the survivor to seek further
care. This approach trains staff to respond to disclosures emphasizing
four key areas: Safety, Empowerment, Empathy, and Knowledge (SEEK).
Designed specifically for staff in college and university settings, it
is an essential tool for creating a safe point of entry for anyone
choosing to disclose the sexual violence they experienced. This course
was developed by staff of the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, the
largest rape crisis center in Massachusetts and the second oldest in the
country.
Cost: $30
Time: 1-2 Hours
Continuing Education Credits: Available for a small fee.


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Rebecca K. Odor, MSW
Director of Sexual & Domestic Violence Prevention
Division of Injury and Violence Prevention
Virginia Department of Health
109 Governor St. #815G
Richmond VA  23219
of: 804-864-7740
fax: 804-864-7748
email: Becky.Odor@...
web: www.vahealth.org/civp/sexualviolence

The YWCA of Richmond is currently hiring a full time Sexual Violence
Specialist. The Sexual Violence Specialist position provides
assessments, advocacy, counseling, and case management services to
primarily adolescent and adult clients who have experienced sexual
violence. This position would also be required to; Implement assessment
tools for victims of Sexual Assault (community and residential clients),
Plan, facilitate and evaluate 2-Sexual Assault Psycho-education Groups,
Supervise (1-2) student interns per year, Complete required weekly and
monthly Documentation, Participate in regular weekly individual and team
supervision,  Facilitate trainings pertaining to Sexual Violence to
community, staff, interns, and volunteers, Assists in planning and
leading Hospital Accompaniment volunteer meetings and Serve on (1-2)
committees pertaining to Sexual Violence.

If you would like to apply for this position; Please mail or email a
cover letter, resume, and a list of at least 3 professional references
by no later than 4:00 Friday February 27, 2009 to: Chris Carson,
Coordinator of Sexual and Domestic Violence Services at
ccarson@....

We are seeking applicants who are organized, professional, and would
enjoy working in a creative team. We provide excellent advocacy and
clinical services to men, women and children experiencing domestic and
sexual violence. You must possess a valid driver's license, pass a drug
and criminal background check, and have a Master's degree in social work
or psychology, have counseling experience, and the ability to speak
fluent Spanish is preferred. We welcome and encourage persons of all
races, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, abilities,
socio-economic status, and ethnicities to apply.

Laurie K. Crawford, MPA
Medical Outreach Coordinator
Division of Injury and Violence Prevention
Virginia Department of Health
109 Governor Street, 8th Floor
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: 804.864.7705
Facsimile: 804.864.7748
laurie.crawford@...
www.vahealth.org/civp
www.projectradarva.com

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY FACULTY JOB OPENINGS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
2/7/09

Assistant Director, GP034
WOMEN'S CENTER
________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________

Assistant Director/S.A.F.E. Coordinator, Women's Center

Position Vacancy: Assistant Director/S.A.F.E. Program Coordinator,
Women's Center.  Position develops, coordinates, presents, and assesses
educational programs and services for students designed to promote
gender equity and eliminate sexism, enhance safety and decrease
vulnerability to sexual violence, and facilitate the academic success of
women students.  Responsibilities include managing a comprehensive
sexual assault prevention and education program and providing advocacy,
crisis intervention, and referrals for students

  Minimum Qualifications:  Required: Master's degree in Women's Studies,
Higher Education, Sociology, or related field; demonstrated ability to
develop, coordinate, and present programs; considerable knowledge of
contemporary women's and gender issues including sexual assault-related
issues; excellent communication skills; demonstrated ability to
collaborate with diverse populations; basic knowledge of student
development theory required.  Preferred: Experience in higher education
setting; experience in a sexual assault program; experience in crisis
intervention, advocacy, and referral; and basic supervisory experience
preferred.  Review of applications will begin on February 25 and
continue until filled.  Please send cover letter addressing
qualifications, resume, and contact information for three references to:
Julie L. Dodd, Director, Women's Center, 1000 Webb University Center,
Norfolk, VA 23529.  Old Dominion University is an equal opportunity,
affirmative action employer
   and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of
1986.



Julie L. Dodd, Director
Women's Center
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA  25329
757-683-4109
http://studentservices.odu.edu/wc

For additional questions regarding this notice, contact Evora Thaxton at
(804) 726-7503 or email evora.thaxton@... .  The direct
link to the RFP is at
http://www.dss.virginia.gov/files/forms/grants/svc-09-038/rfp.pdf
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The Virginia Department of Social Services is issuing a Request for
Proposals Number SVC-09-038 to award contracts to public and private,
non-profit incorporated agencies and organizations to provide child
abuse and neglect treatment services.

An optional pre-proposal conference will be held on February 12, 2009 at
the Virginia Department of Social Services, 7 North 8th Street,
Richmond, VA  23219.  Sealed proposals are due by 3:00 P.M. March 5,
2009 and must be delivered to Virginia Department of Social Services, 7
North 8th Street, Richmond, VA 23219.

A copy of the RFP is available online at www.eva.virginia.gov or on the
Department of Social Services web site at www.dss.virginia.gov.  Click
on "Find" (at top), then "Grant Opportunities".

Please contact me if you have questions regarding this publication.
Thank you.

Evora Thaxton
CPS Program Specialist/Grant Administrator
Division of Family Services - Child Protective Services Unit
VA Department of Social Services
804-726-7503 (office)
804-726-7895 (fax)