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Choose Respect: Healthy Teen Relationships Training
This training, presented by VDH staff, will train participants on how to present a Choose Respect workshop to youth, parents and professionals. All training participants will receive a copy of the Choose Respect Video on DVD and Curriculum Guide. The timeframe for the workshop is 1-3 hours. To learn more contact Robert Franklin at Robert.franklin@vdh.virginia.gov or 804-864-7739.
Male-Focused Sexual Violence Presentation
The problem of men's violence against women is not just a women's issue. Men need to be part of the solution. This workshop addresses why men should care about this issue and some things men can do to make a difference. The timeframe for this workshop is 1-3 hours. To learn more contact Robert Franklin at Robert.franklin@vdh.virginia.gov or 804-864-7739.
White Ribbon Campaign
The training will also provide information and resources on how to implement a White Ribbon Campaign in your community. The White Ribbon Campaign is part of a multinational effort to get men involved in working to end violence against women, to raise awareness of the problem, and to support organizations that deal with the consequences of men's violence against women. The timeframe for this workshop is 1 1/2 - 3 hours. To learn more contact Robert Franklin at Robert.franklin@vdh.virginia.gov or 804-864-7739.
Child Sexual Abuse Dialogue Project
This project is an open dialogue on child sexual abuse prevention between survivors, family members, recovering offenders & professionals. Through a short training and panel presentation, VDH brings together survivors, recovering sex offenders, family members, and treatment providers to offer their stories of hope and begin to create a more optimistic reality in our community where all adults understand the role they can play in stopping child sexual abuse before it starts. The timeframe for this workshop is 2 to 4 hours. To learn more contact Rebecca K. Odor at becky.odor@vdh.virginia.gov or 804-864-7740.
Sexual Coercion and Sexual Exploitation of Minor Teens
This training for professionals covers statutory rape and the law, recognizing and responding to youth involved and prevention. The training involves an 11 minute video. The timeframe for this training is 1-2 hours. To learn more contact Robert Franklin at Robert.franklin@vdh.virginia.gov or 804-864-7739.
RADAR Training
Standardized, comprehensive, speciality-specific curricula (i.e., Primary Care, Gynecology, Dental) on intimate partner violence for health care providers on universal screening, assessment, documentation and referral. Resources designed to supplement the following presentations may be requested. If you are interested in scheduling a time for a certified instructor to present a one hour training program at your practice or institution, contact the Laurie Crawford at Laurie.Crawford@vdh.virginia.gov or 804-864-7705.
The below presentations are available as Microsoft PowerPoint slideshows for download. Users may view these presentations for their own learning or present the presentation to another group of people. The file may be viewed using Microsoft PowerPoint as a read-only file. Please allow a few moments for the file to load once you have selected it. These files do not require a password. If you are asked for a password, click "read only." If there is no "read only" option in the password window, click "cancel", this will still open the file but allow you to view it in a read-only format. Users may print copies of the handouts, slides or notes using PowerPoint. It may also be viewed using the free software, PowerPoint Viewer.
The Virginia Campus Coalition Against Sexual Assault webinar on the Red Flag Campaign September 2008
Supplemental Materials: Web Conference Recording (streaming) | Web Conference Recording (download) | Slide handouts (color) | Slide handouts (black and white) |The Red Flag Campaign
Webinar on Sexual Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Data from BRFSS in November, 2007.
Supplemental Materials: Handouts on BRFSS data on SV and IPV presentation | Handouts on Crime in Virginia presentation | Handouts on Getting it Right presentation | BRFSS fact sheets on SV and IPV | Crime in Virginia 2006 report
Virginia Department of Health and the Collins Center of Harrisonburg presented a program on the primary prevention of child sexual abuse in Harrisonburg in September 2007.
Supplemental Materials: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse | Stop It Now Campaign and Helpline | Stop It Now! page
Virginia Department of Health and the Collins Center of Harrisonburg presented a program on the primary prevention of child sexual abuse in Norfolk in June 2007.
Supplemental Materials: Collins Center handouts | Norfolk handouts |Stop It Now! page |Primary Prevention page
Virginia Department of Health and Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance offered a Sexual Violence Data in Virginia Web Conference in January 2007. Presenters: Rebecca K. Odor, Virginia Department of Health and Sherrie Goggans, Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance
Supplemental Materials: VDH slide handouts (ver1) | VSDVAA slide handouts | Sexual Violence Surveillance Report | 2005 Sexual violence data report | 2005 Sexual Violence Services in Virginia | VAdata Report 2000-05: Sexual Violence Service Providers in Virginia | Crime Presentation Handouts | Crime in Virginia 2005 | Getting it Right
Stop It Now! Campaign & Evaluation
This PowerPoint contains information about Virginia's Stop It Now! Campaign to address child sexual abuse. It details the problem in Virginia, explains the helpline, and discusses the results of the campaign. This presentation was delivered to the V-STOP State Team on October 6, 2006 by Rebecca K. Odor.
Supplemental Materials: Handouts of slides | Stop It Now! page | Helpline Brochure | Helpline Poster
Sexual Violence Statistics in Virginia
This PowerPoint contains information about sexual violence statistics and trends in Virginia. The bulk of the data is from a randomized telephone survey to Virginians performed in 2003. This presentation was delivered to the Governor's Sexual Violence Commission on November 30, 2006 by Rebecca K. Odor.
Supplemental Materials: Presentation | Handouts of slides | Prevalence of Sexual Assault in Virginia
Logic Model and Program Design
This PowerPoint contains information on how to plan a prevention program using a logic model design. It also shows how to develop a logic model for a program that is already being implemented within an organization. This is valuable information for grant-writing, program development, program evaluation and to share with Boards, new staff, community members and possible funders. This presentation was delivered in Summer 2006 by Rebecca K. Odor at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention national RPE Regional Trainings.
Supplemental Materials: Handout of slides | Logic Model and Program Design Handout | Blank Logic Model and Program Design Handout | "Men of Strength" Campaign Logic Model | Virginia Department of Health Division of Injury and Violence Prevention Logic Model for Violence Prevention
Primary Prevention: Protecting Minor Teens from Sexual & Dating Violence
This PowerPoint contains information on a definition of primary prevention, understanding of risk and protective factors, the ecological model and the developmental assets framework. This presentation was first delivered at the School Safety Conference August 10, 2005 by Jayne Flowers.
Supplemental Materials: Presentation | Handout of Slides | Violence Continuum handout | SV Prevention or Intervention Cards
Using Social Marketing for Primary Prevention of Sexual Violence in Virginia
This PowerPoint contains information on social marketing and the three campaigns that have been run by VDH. This presentation was first delivered at the Building Health Futures Conference October 7, 2005 by Rebecca K. Odor and Robert Franklin.
Supplemental Materials: Presentation | Handout of Slides | National Cancer Institute | Men Ending Violence | VA Rape Laws | Stop It Now! page
Bullying Prevention Strategies as Tools to Address Sexual and Dating Violence
This PowerPoint gives an overview on the topic of bullying, shows the relationship between bullying and sexual assault and dating violence and shows how educators can use bullying prevention as a springboard for addressing sexual and dating violence issues. This presentation was first delivered at the Building Healthy Futures Conference October 7, 2005 by Rebecca K. Odor and Robert Franklin.
Supplemental Materials: Presentation | Handout of Slides
Child Sexual Assault Victimization in Virginia
This PowerPoint illustrates the data presented in the Child Sexual Assault Victimization in Virginia (August 2004) Report. This presentation was first delivered in August, 2004 by Rebecca K. Odor.
Supplemental Materials: Presentation | Handout of Slides | Child Sexual Assault Victimization in Virginia (August 2004) Report.
The New England Adolescent Research Institute (NEARI) offers a free online training on keeping children safe from child sexual abuse in congregations. They also offer other courses for a small fee. Take the 3-4 hour online course at http://www.neari.com/trainingcenter.
Understanding Sex Offenders: An Introductory Curriculum. This free web-based training curriculum is offered by the Center for Sex Offender Management. This curriculum is designed for professionals who are interested in learning more about sex offender etiology and typology.
End Violence Against Women International developed an On-Line Training Institute to bring state-of-the art training to anyone who is interested, on the topic of criminal justice response to sexual assault. This On-Line Training Institute provides the opportunity for interested professionals to expand their knowledge of cutting edge developments in the criminal justice and community response to sexual assault, with particular emphasis on those crimes committed by someone who is known to the victim ( i.e., non-strangers).
Male-Focused
Sexual Violence Presentation
If you are looking to bring a male-focused sexual violence
presentation to your agency or group, then the Speaker's Bureau
is just what you need. This group of presenters have been
through a two-day training by Men Can Stop Rape and can present
to locations around the Commonwealth of Virginia at no cost
to your organization. To learn more contact Robert Franklin
at Robert.franklin@vdh.virginia.gov or 804-864-7739.
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Call to Men: Ending Domestic Violence, Becoming Part of the
Solution
This archived web seminar discusses strategies for working
with men and boys to prevent intimate partner violence. Click
here to learn more.
The Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance offers numerous trainings around the state on domestic and sexual violence issues. http://www.vsdvalliance.org/secProjects/traininginstitute.html
VISSTA (Virginia Institute for Social Services Training Activities) offers training opportunities for social service workers and others on domestic violence, child abuse and elder abuse. http://www.vcu.edu/vissta
Square One provides prevention and early intervention training courses throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Some of the courses include infant and child development, working with resistant parents, growing a brain and understanding domestic violence. http://www.sqone.org/training/index.php
Prevention Connection Web Conferences are a series of on-line conferences that explore efforts to end violence against women before it happens in the first place. http://www.preventconnect.org
Campus Outreach Services offers internet-based seminars designed to train, inform and connect for individuals or organizations on sexual violence for a fee. http://www.campusoutreachservices.com/webinars.html
The National Children's Advocacy Center Academy Online offers free online training for professionals on such topics as "Developmental Perspectives on Child Sexual Behavior in Children and Adolescents," "Profiling the Child Molester," and "Standards for Prevention Programs." http://www.nationalcac.org/
End Violence Against Women International has developed an On-Line Training Institute to bring state-of-the art training to anyone who is interested, on the topic of criminal justice response to sexual assault. This On-Line Training Institute provides the opportunity for interested professionals to expand their knowledge of cutting edge developments in the criminal justice and community response to sexual assault, with particular emphasis on those crimes committed by someone who is known to the victim ( i.e., non-strangers). http://www.evawintl.org/online_training.htm
i-SAFE
America
Learn about internet safety and become a certified trainer
with the i-SAFE program through a free, online educational
training. http://ilearn.isafe.org/
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