NYSCA Victim Advocacy Training

The goal of this training is to provide a forum through dialogue and educational sessions that fosters Learning, Skill Building and Peer Support to assist advocates in their role. 

The training will include foundational sessions on providing support through court and other systems, crisis intervention and resolution, the rights of crime victims, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Workshops will be presented by experienced professionals currently working in the field of child abuse intervention and prevention and focuses on the knowledge, interventions, and skills necessary for this important work.

Session Topics Include:

CSEC and Human Trafficking Victims

Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors

Working with Resistant Caregivers

*The agenda has been developed to address all of the topics required to meet the NCA Accreditation standard for victim advocacy training.*

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This training is designed for Victim/Family Advocates who are working at or with a Child Advocacy Center.

PREREQUISITE: Attendees must complete the eight online modules of the Medical University of South Carolina's Crime Victim Web training course. The URL is here: http://cv.musc.edu.  This is a free course that can be complete at your own pace before or after June 22nd. You will need to provide your CVWeb certificate of completion before receiving your certificate for the June training.  Thank you!

Registration Fee: $45

(Fee Includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch on Both Days)

NYSCA is pleased to be able to offer one complimentary room, for one night to each of its member MDT/CACs. In order to take advantage of the room for your program, first you will need to make your reservation with the Holiday Inn Binghamton at 607-722-1212  and mention the code "NCA" for the room block. They are honoring the government rate.  After making your reservations please let Clare Robinson-Henrie (clare.robinson-henrie@nyschildrensalliance.org) know that you will be taking the one comlimentary night.  

NYSCA is proud to be working in partnership with the Northeast Regional Child Advocacy Center to present this training. 

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