During this training, you will learn about Marsy's Law, victims' rights, and who they are meant to protect. You will gain a better understanding of what victims' rights generally are, when they are applicable, and when they are enforceable. You will also learn about the rights specifically applicable to sexual assault survivors and what that means to those who prosecute these cases. We will discuss and identify common stages of the criminal justice process and the victims' rights at stake during each stage, beginning with the investigation by law enforcement, all the way to case disposition and the post-conviction process. We will discuss what a victim's rights attorney is and how they can be an ally to the State, and discuss the difference between the two types of victim advocates (system-based and community-based) and the importance of both to the criminal prosecution.

Rape Crisis Centers are doing life-saving and life-changing work every day throughout the state of Florida. Organizations are facing constant external changes, from threats to federal funding, changes to Title IX, and increasingly fragile accessibility to resources, while also weathering internal changes such as leadership changes and high rates of turnover. This training will be a space to support leaders to sustain our movement and strengthen our sustainability individually and collectively. Participants will explore how to lead by embracing change, learn how to increase retention, and acquire tangible strategies to increase the sustainability of their respective organizations and the movement as a whole.

The Forensic Photography Training is geared toward Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiners. Learners will gain hands-on experience with various types of cameras, to improve their forensic photography skills. The training will review basic skills of camera parts, utilization, practice with professional patients, and best-practice standards for documentation. There is no registration fee to attend the training. 4 nursing contact hours will be applied for through Florida Nurses Association. Only 10 registrants per training session, so don't miss your chance! 

The Forensic Photography Training is geared toward Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiners. Learners will gain hands-on experience with various types of cameras, to improve their forensic photography skills. The training will review basic skills of camera parts, utilization, practice with professional patients, and best-practice standards for documentation. There is no registration fee to attend the training. 4 nursing contact hours will be applied for through Florida Nurses Association. Only 10 registrants per training session, so don't miss your chance! 

The Forensic Photography Training is geared toward Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiners. Learners will gain hands-on experience with various types of cameras, to improve their forensic photography skills. The training will review basic skills of camera parts, utilization, practice with professional patients, and best-practice standards for documentation. There is no registration fee to attend the training. 4 nursing contact hours will be applied for through Florida Nurses Association. Only 10 registrants per training session, so don't miss your chance! 

The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence is hosting a free Neurobiology of Trauma and Signs of Lying or Signs of Trauma Webinar. Please feel free to share this event with the Law Enforcement and SAO’s within your network.

Information and Referral may seem like straightforward services, but advocates play a pivotal role in helping increase access to services. Whether a direct referral, or just clear information on another provider, this critical service is the backbone of empowerment-based services.

Take Back the Night for Monroe County will be held on October 1, 2024, at 6:00 PM in Key West beginning at Bayview Park and we will walk down White Street to Higgs Beach for a moment of silence to honor survivors healing journeys.

The Trauma-Informed Sexual Assault Investigations training will provide Law Enforcement with cutting-edge techniques that can be utilized in the field on a day-to-day basis. Our Trauma-Informed initiatives are unique in several respects, including their emphasis on a victim-centered and offender-focused response to sexual assault. The project was developed with subject matter experts from across Florida and the nation to create an intensive curriculum incorporating the most up-to-date sexual assault investigative and prosecutorial strategies. Using new research on the neurobiological effects of trauma, FCASV redefines the way law enforcement interviews and reporting can take place.

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Empowering collaborative responses and trauma-informed investigations can provide protection for victims with disabilities. By utilizing the latest techniques, law enforcement can effectively provide assistance to survivors with disabilities. 

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Part 2 of the Back to the Basics Series.

Advocacy and Accompaniment are two core services that often get confusing for new advocates. Join us as we look at the various areas where survivors might need accompaniment services, as well as the multitude of services that come under advocacy. We’ll also discuss what we mean by empowerment-based services, and how this can look different for each individual client.

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This workshop is designed for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANES). During this workshop we invite you to bring charts to review and peer review others’ charts.

Please ensure that all identifying information of the patient(s) is concealed or removed before sharing.

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This training is designed for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANES). In this webinar, we will cover peer, supervisor, and medical director chart reviews, as well as provide sample templates.

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Trauma-informed interviewing prioritizes a client's emotional well-being during questioning. It acknowledges past trauma may influence how they respond. The interviewer creates a safe, supportive space. Open-ended questions are used, allowing the client control over the narrative. If distress arises, the interviewer validates feelings and offers breaks. This approach fosters trust, gathers accurate information, and empowers clients on their healing journey.

These same principles can be applied to interviewing victims and witnesses to all crimes and even makes you better at suspect interrogations.

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Part 1 of the Back to the Basics Series. Crisis Intervention is a core service, but what does it really mean? Whether providing services on the helpline or in-person, crisis intervention is often the first step to helping survivors on their healing journey. Join us as we discuss what we mean by crisis intervention, how it can look with different survivors, and share some tools that can be used with your survivors.

The Trauma-Informed Sexual Assault Investigations training will provide Law Enforcement with cutting-edge techniques that can be utilized in the field on a day-to-day basis. Our Trauma-Informed initiatives are unique in several respects, including their emphasis on a victim-centered and offender-focused response to sexual assault. The project was developed with subject matter experts from across Florida and the nation to create an intensive curriculum incorporating the most up-to-date sexual assault investigative and prosecutorial strategies. Using new research on the neurobiological effects of trauma, FCASV redefines the way law enforcement interviews and reporting can take place.