MCASA’s Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Fundamentals Training Series (Online)

MCASA's Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Fundamentals Training is an online training for advocates who work directly with sexual assault survivors in Maryland. The training covers both introductory and advanced topics to provide a foundation for best practices for advocates in the field of sexual assault services. This training will be facilitated by MCASA and SALI staff and guest speakers. Live webinars will take place daily (weekdays) from June 3rd - June 13th, 2024.

This training series also includes self-paced online learning courses such as legal options for survivors, sexual assault prevention, and child sexual abuse. Access to these courses will be provided at the conclusion of the webinar series and will be available throughout June for completion.

Live Webinar Schedule:

Week 1:

• June 3rd: 10: 00 am - 11:30 am - Crisis Intervention & Advocacy
• June 4th: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Presentation and Panel
• June 5th: 10:00 am - 11:30 am - Money Matters: Financial Empowerment for Survivors of Sexual Assault
• June 6th: 10:00 am - 11:30 am - The Neurobiology of Trauma
• June 7th: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Confidentiality and Safety Planning

Week 2:

• June 10th: 10:00 am - 11:30 am - Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI): Victim Notification Protocol
• June 11th: 10:00 am - 11:15 am - Serving Survivors from Underserved Populations
• June 12th: 10:00 am - 11:30 am - Intimate Partner Sexual Violence
• June 13th: 10:00 am - 11:30 am - Professional Ethics, Vicarious Trauma, & Self-Care