This course will increase participant's understanding of the current trends and factors associated with human trafficking and sexual assault in the United States and locally. Topics for discussion will include medical forensic exams, trauma, gender norms, and rape culture. Participants will additionally learn how to identify victims, as well as support and connect them to available services.

 

TOPICS DISCUSSED: Sexual Assault and Trauma, Medical Forensic Exams, Sex Trafficking, Sexual Assault and the Criminal Justice System, Gender Norms, Rape Culture.

Learning Objectives

• Social Workers:  7.0 Continuing Education Credits are approved for this training. 
• Training Hours:  This training will count toward the annual training hours required by most provider agencies.

Suggested Participants: Mental Health Peer Professionals

Registration Policy

Participants are welcome to attend the training as a walk-in (someone that did not pre-register), however, walk-ins will NOT be guaranteed seats or materials. Walk-ins will be asked to wait until the training begins in order to receive training materials and be seated to assure that there is enough room. The last day to register is Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at 4 pm.

ADA Accommodations 

If you have individual requirements or need special serices to participate in this training, please notify Joyce at jwells@dwmha.com. Please make arrangements at least two weeks before the training date.

For technical assistance, contact our help desk at dwchelp@dwmha.com

If you have questions regarding the training, contact Donna Coulter at dcoulter@dwmha.com