MCASA's Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Fundamentals Training (Online) 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 include both self-paced learning modules and live webinars facilitated by MCASA and SALI staff and guest speakers.
Crisis Intervention and Advocacy
Serving Survivors from Underserved Populations
SAKI Victim Notification Protocol
Sexual Assault Response Team Panel
Confidentiality and Safety Planning
Money Matters: Economic Empowerment
Intersections of Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
Ethics, Vicarious Trauma, and Self Care
If you have any questions about this training or need a certificate of completion, please email [email protected] or call MCASA at 301-328-7023.
MCASA has a variety of self-paced learning modules that will be available to complete throughout the rest of the month. Please see the below schedule for recommended completion times, as some modules correspond with a live webinar. Please be sure to fill out the evaluation AND CEU form to receive credit for these learning modules.
Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention for Advocates (60 mins) Passcode: MCASA
Child Sexual Abuse Training (60 mins)
SALI 101 (60 mins)
Juvenile Offenders (30 mins) Passcode: MCASA
Role of SART & SAFE Exams (30 mins) Passcode: MCASA
Prevention in Action: In-Person and Online (30 mins) Passcode: MCASA
Prevention Fundamentals and Theory (30 mins)
Sexual Assault and Substance Use (60 mins) Passcode: MCASA
MCASA has created an Online Training Library, featuring over 80 free online trainings and webinars for sexual assault service providers. These resources serve as professional development opportunities readily available at any time for you to access. For the Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Fundamentals Training, we have chosen to highlight the following webinars below to contribute to a well-rounded month of education. Please be advised, MCASA cannot provide CEUs for these trainings as they are produced by outside organizations. These trainings are optional and in addition to MCASA facilitated instruction.
Webinars
Introduction to Human Trafficking Laws and the Collateral Consequences of Criminalizing Survivors (1 hr)
Ask a Cybersecurity Expert: Student & Victim Safety (1 hr)
Who's In There? Dymystifying Incarcerated Survivors of Sexual Assault (90 mins)
Interactive Course
ACEs Overview & The Public Health Approach to Preventing ACEs (30 mins)
Videos
Stop Sextortion (90 sec)
The Intersections Between Domestic and Sexual Violence, Racism, and Homelessness (3 mins)
Body Sovereignty and Kids: How we can cultivate a culture of consent (16 mins)
As you all know, sexual violence does not stop because of a virus and during this uncertain time, survivors face increased dangers and isolation. While registration for this training is entirely free, we would greatly appreciate a donation to support MCASA's work for them. Our goal of ending sexual violence and responding to survivors continues. We are grateful for whatever you can give to support Maryland survivors of sexual violence. Simply choose the level that works best for you, and follow the link below to donate now.
