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 September 11 - 21, 2023. 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 upon registration and will be available throughout September for completion.
Live Webinar Schedule:
September 11th, 10:00 am - 11:30 am - Crisis Intervention and Advocacy
September 12th, 10:00 am - 11:30 am - Money Matters
September 13, 10:00 am - 11:30 am - Serving Survivors from Underserved Populations
September 14, 10:00 am - 11:30 am - Sexual Assault Response Team Presentation and Panel
September 15, 10:00 am - 11:15 am - The Neurobiology of Trauma
September 18, 10:00 am - 11:30 pm - Intimate Partner Sexual Violence
September 19, 10:00 am - 11:15 am - Maryland's Sexual Assault Kit Initiative - Victim Notification Protocol
September 20, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Confidentiality and Safety Planning
September 21, 10:00 am - 11:30 am - Professional Ethics, Vicarious Trauma and Self Care
*All times above are listed in Eastern Time.
