Summary

Responding to reports of sexual violence against older adults and adults with IDD requires a trauma-informed approach. This interactive, all-day training for investigators will provide an overview of specific considerations for these challenging investigations, including:

• Dynamics of sexual violence
• Trauma-informed response
• Victim behaviors/response
• Victim-centered approaches and self-determination philosophical applications
• Strategies for working with people with complex communication needs, as well as accommodating the individual needs of older adults and individuals with IDD
• Options for survivors
• Collaboration with victim services
• Vicarious trauma
• Self-care

Audience

Investigators, including APS, OAPS, DHS Professionals who respond to reports of sexual violence against older adults and people with IDD

Agenda

8:00AM - 8:30AM

• Registration

8:30AM - 4:30PM

• Training with a 1 hour break for lunch (on your own)

Presenters

Tatiana Piper, Community Advocacy Coordinator, PCAR
Karen Galbraith, LSW, Training Projects Coordinator, PCAR