2025 Crime Victim Services Division Conference
Event Dates
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Central
Location
AT&T Conference Center
Austin, TX
Event Type
Conference
Sexual assault
TeleSAFE Toolkit: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Trauma-Informed Program
Date Published
2024
Publication Type
Instructional Material (Programmed)
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
New TeleSAFE Toolkit Seeks to Improve Care for Victims of Sexual Assault
Medical forensic examinations are a critical part of any multidisciplinary response to sexual violence, yet many remote areas do not have access to this care.
The International Association of Forensic Nurses just released the Telehealth for Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations (TeleSAFE) Toolkit, which aims to improve and standardize care for victims of sexual violence via telehealth. Developed by IAFN through funding from OVC, this...
Four New SANE Regional Centers of Excellence Announced
Learn about four new regional programs whose goal is to strengthen the SANE workforce and provide survivors of sexual violence access to highly skilled forensic nurse professionals.
18th National Indian Nations Conference
Event Dates
Location
Palm Springs Convention Center
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation, CA
Event Type
Conference
Socio-Emotional Consequences of Violent Crime, 2022
Date Published
August 2024
Publication Type
Publication
Agencies
BJS
Stories of Bravery, Healing and Hope: Survivors Art Exhibition
Event Dates
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Eastern
Location
West Hartford Art League, Clubhouse Gallery
West Hartford, CT
Event Type
Ceremonies
OVC FY24 Expanding Access to Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations
Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
This program will support the development or expansion of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner/Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SANE/SAFE) programs using a coordinated community response strategy (Purpose Area 1) and the provision of training and technical assistance (Purpose Area 2).
1in6
The mission of 1in6 is to help men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences live healthier, happier lives. They offer weekly online support groups for men who were sexually abused or assaulted. These support groups are confidential, anonymous, and facilitated by a counselor.
'Transformación' Art Exhibition: Raising Awareness of Victims' Rights and Sexual Assault
Event Dates
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Central
Location
CLUES Art Gallery
St. Paul, MN
Event Type
Ceremonies
'Tranformación' Art Exhibition Opening Reception: Raising Awareness of Victims' Rights and Sexual Assault
Event Dates
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Central
Location
CLUES Art Gallery
St. Paul, MN
Event Type
Ceremonies
StrongHearts Native Helpline
This helpline offers 24/7 culturally-appropriate support and advocacy to American Indians and Alaska Natives who are victims of domestic and sexual violence. Contact the helpline by phone or text at 844-7NATIVE (844-762-8483) or live chat.
Survivors.org
Survivors.org provides support and healing tools for survivors of sexual violence. This website can help survivors find local service providers, hotlines, holistic healing resources, and community-specific support. This OVC-funded project is operated by PAVE (Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment).
Survivors Art Summit
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Eastern
Location
University of Connecticut (Stamford campus)
Stamford, CT
Event Type
Symposium
Denim Days Painting Event
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Central
Location
Mabee Center at Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX
Event Type
Ceremonies
Unmasking Sexual Abuse: Understanding, Healing, and Prevention
Event Dates
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Central
Location
White Oak Estates and Gardens
Baton Rouge, LA
Event Type
Workshop
41st Annual Conference on Crime Victims' Issues
Event Dates
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Eastern
Location
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Virginia Beach, VA
Event Type
Conference