MCASA’s Comprehensive Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Training - St. Mary’s County

Monday, September 23, 2019 at 9:00am -
Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 5:00pm
College of Southern Maryland: Leonardtown - 22950 Hollywood Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650 (map)
Click Here to Register
MCASA’s Comprehensive Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Training - St. Mary’s County

This four-day training is designed for advocates who work directly with survivors of sexual assault in any capacity. The training covers both introductory and advanced topics to provide a foundation for best practices for advocates in the field of sexual assault services. There is no cost; however, member rape crisis centers and staff receive priority registration. 

Topics covered at this training will include:

  • Overview of Sexual Assault: Theory, Myths, Statistics, & Approach
  • Neurobiology of Trauma
  • Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB)
  • Roles of Law Enforcement, Forensic Nurse Examiners (FNEs), Prosecutors, and Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs)
  • Crisis Intervention (In-Person and Hotline)
  • Professional Ethics & Boundaries
  • Confidentiality & Advocate Testimony
  • Safety Planning, Risk Assessment, & Cyberstalking
  • Criminal & Civil Legal Options
  • Self-Care & Vicarious Trauma
  • Differences, Allyship, & Advocacy
  • The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) for Advocates
  • Juvenile Offenders & Implications for Advocates
  • Human Trafficking
  • Sexual Violence in Rural Communities
  • Prevention

 Registration for this training will open in July. For more information, please contact us at 301-328-7023 or at [email protected].

Stay In The Loop

Sign up for our mailing list to receive Frontline, MCASA’s quarterly eNewsletter, and stay updated on MCASA’s programs and upcoming events and training in Maryland.

Sign Up