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Many offenders who sexually abuse children also possess child pornography. In 2012, over 80% of men arrested for child sexual abuse were in possession of child pornography, with 60% having pornographic images or video of children under the age of five. During this training, you will learn about the additional trauma victims experience when child pornography is involved. Explore investigative strategies that address the relationship between child sexual abuse and child pornography to supplement an investigation and corroborate victim statements. Gather the right tools and resources to investigate sexual abuse cases and produce the most comprehensive case outcomes.  To register, visit https://ncjtc.fvtc.edu/training/details/TR00007102/TRI0007728/criminal-connections-child-pornography-sexual-abuse?utm_source=CC&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-11-28%20-%20Contracting%20-%20Crim%20Connections%2FSexual%20Offenses-%20Bellingham%20%233

Gain an introduction into the psychology, or mindset, of those that commit sexually motivated crimes. Learn about sex offender typologies and patterns of behavior. Explore the relationship between paraphilia such as exhibitionism, voyeurism, and fetishism and criminal acts. Review and dissect real case examples to gain insight into offender modus operandi. Knowledge obtained can be applied during interview and interrogation to help resolve sexually motivated cases. To register visit https://ncjtc.fvtc.edu/training/details/TR00005945/TRI0007729/sexual-offenses-mind-and-motivation 
https://ncjtc.fvtc.edu/training/details/TR00005945/TRI0007729/sexual-offenses-mind-and-motivation

Sheltered is a conference for agencies providing residential and affiliated services to survivors of human trafficking/exploitation. prostitution. Join your colleagues from across the US and hear from fellow direct service providers on sessions relevant to your work. To register, visit https://www.shelteredalliance.org/events/saffiliatedheltered-2019/register

Sheltered is a conference for agencies providing residential and affiliated services to survivors of human trafficking/exploitation. prostitution. Join your colleagues from across the US and hear from fellow direct service providers on sessions relevant to your work. To register, visit https://www.shelteredalliance.org/events/saffiliatedheltered-2019/register

In March 2019, Fair Trade Campaigns will welcome hundreds of local, national and global leaders in the fair trade movement to downtown Chicago. There will be keynote speakers, hands-on workshops and opportunities to grow your personal and professional networks.

In March 2019, Fair Trade Campaigns will welcome hundreds of local, national and global leaders in the fair trade movement to downtown Chicago. There will be keynote speakers, hands-on workshops and opportunities to grow your personal and professional networks.

Supporting Heroes In mental health Foundational Training 
This workshop is for individuals exposed to child sexual abuse images AND mental health professionals working with them. Team taught by a mental health professional and a law enforcement officer, this course offers professionals who are exposed to child sexual abuse images at work and who may interact often with child sex offenders (e.g., law enforcement officers, forensic analysts, prosecutors, etc.), the opportunity to learn about the causes and symptoms of the negative effects that may occur as a result of their duties and ways to mitigate them. 
Mental health professionals learn about the challenges faced by professionals exposed to child pornography and other operations involving child sex offenders. The course also will provide mental health professionals with tools to help exposed individuals. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/register?orderid=8db8ab9ee6a011e890f6126ffb274a54&client_token=08eaeeb735c64936bdeb8edc251147bd&eid=50969941467

Our program is also the stepping stone or pre-requisite for national certification. NCVAN’s Academy is the recognized state victim assistance academy for N.C. and is approved by the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP). Upon completion, students are eligible for Provisional Credentialing with the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA).To register: https://web.cvent.com/event/1669826d-aa23-4309-8ca5-1ca9922244c4/summary?i=kWNi-rqNCkCdEZkzeXN-Zw

Gain an introduction into the psychology, or mindset, of those that commit sexually motivated crimes. Learn about sex offender typologies and patterns of behavior. Explore the relationship between paraphilia such as exhibitionism, voyeurism, and fetishism and criminal acts. Review and dissect real case examples to gain insight into offender modus operandi. Knowledge obtained can be applied during interview and interrogation to help resolve sexually motivated cases. To register visit https://ncjtc.fvtc.edu/training/details/TR00005945/TRI0007729/sexual-offenses-mind-and-motivation 
https://ncjtc.fvtc.edu/training/details/TR00005945/TRI0007729/sexual-offenses-mind-and-motivation

he Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop is for caregivers who want to feel ready, willing and able to intervene with the immediate risk of suicide when working with others. This two day training consisting of four learning modules: attitudes, knowledge, intervention and resources. The skills and principles are illustrated through case studies presented in videos, live dramatizations, role-play simulations, and discussions while using the Suicide Intervention Handbook. Please complete the registration form and return it to Tracy Kennedy tskennedy@embarqmail.com or Nadine Gordon nadinesrealcrisis@gmail.com.

The landscape of anti-trafficking work continues to shift. Advocates, law enforcement, survivors, prosecutors, and allies are navigating volatile and harmful policy changes while trying to provide effective services to survivors and bring human traffickers to justice. This reactionary environment has left little time to build core skills and has created new tensions along old fault lines. It has also fortified the resolve of anti-trafficking stakeholders committed to a rights-based approach and created new opportunities for collaboration. While traffickers continue to exploit those made vulnerable, and systemic barriers continue to impede progress, professionals must maintain focus, develop new strategies to protect victims, and sharpen the fundamental skills necessary for this work. For more information, visit https://freedomnetworkusa.org/conference/