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Responding to Reports of Sexual Violence Against Older Adults and Adults with IDD
Double Tree Reading/Berks

PCAR Board & PASAC Meeting

November 15^th, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
The National Civil War Museum
One Lincoln Center at Reservoir Park Harrisburg, PA 17103

Summary

This is a FREE training
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

This training has been approved for PS enrichment credits by the Department of Aging.

Audience

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

Presenters

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

Agenda

8:00AM - 8:30AM

Registration

8:30AM - 4:30PM

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

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Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Address:
701 Penn St
Reading, PA 19601