MCASA's Comprehensive Sexual Assault Victim Advocate 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. Topics covered in this training include:
College Sexual Assault & the Implications for Advocates
Confidentiality & Advocate Testimony
Criminal & Civil Legal Options
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB)
Crisis Intervention (In-Person and Hotline)
Economic Costs of Sexual Violence
Human Trafficking
Neurobiology of Trauma & Sexual Violence
Overview of Sexual Assault
Prevention
Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) for Advocates
Professional Ethics & Boundaries
Roles of Law Enforcement, Forensic Nurse Examiners (FNEs), Prosecutors, and Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs)
Safety Planning, Risk Assessment, & Cyberstalking
Sexual Harassment (Legal & Cultural Implications)
Working with Diverse Communities
& More
MCASA is an authorized sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Workers and can therefore provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Social Workers.
Each one-hour session is equivalent to 1.0 CEU.
Regisration for this training is now open. For more information, please contact us at 301-328-7023 or at [email protected].
