Volunteer Training Schedule
SEPTEMBER 2010
Tuesday 9/14/10, 6pm-10pm
History of the Rape Crisis Movement (Wendy Ivy)
- History and Philosophy of the Anti-Rape Movement
- Rape Culture
- Philosophy/Mission of the Agency
Thursday 9/16/10, 6pm-10pm
Adult Sexual Assault
- Stranger Rape
- Acquaintance Rape/Date Rape
- Marital Rape
- Adult Survivors of Incest
- Same Sex Victimization
Saturday 9/18/10, 9am-1pm
Privilege and Oppression (Wendy Ivy)
- Elements of Oppression
- Anti-Oppression Theory
- Confronting Oppression/Being an Ally
Tuesday 9/21/10, 6pm-10pm
Crisis Intervention with Adults - Part 1 (Christen White)
- Rape Trauma Syndrome
- Principles and Applications
- Listening/Communication Skills
- Confidentiality & Role Plays
Thursday 9/23/10, 6pm-10pm
Crisis Intervention with Adults - Part 2 (Deaphine Dew)
- Suicide
- Working with Significant Others
- Boundaries/Empowerment, and Victim Centered Services
- Role Plays
Saturday 9/25/10, 9am-1pm
Crisis Intervention with Children and Adolescents (Adam R.)
- Child and Adolescent Development
- Effects of Sexual Assault on Children
- Crisis Intervention Strategies with Children and Adolescent
- Mandated Reporting
- Role Plays
Tuesday 9/28/10, 6pm-10pm
Medical and Legal Advocacy - Part 1 (Deaphine Dew)
- Legal overview
- Rights of the Survivor
- Criminal Justice Process
- Role of the Court Advocate
- Referrals
Thursday 9/30/10, 6pm-10pm
Medical and Legal Adcvoacy - Part 2 (Christen White)
- Fundamentals of Advocacy
- Role of Advocate
- SAIN/SART
- SASETA
- Emergency Room Procedures
- Role Plays
Saturday 10/2/10, 9am-1pm
Medical and Legal Advocacy - Part 3 (Wendy Ivy)
- STDs, Date Rape Drugs
- Stress and Self Care, Vicarious Trauma
- Community Education: prevention program, role of the prevention specialist.
- Role Plays
Tuesday 10/5/10, 6pm-10pm
Volunteer Responsibilities (Christen White, Deaphine Dew)
- Volunteer Panel/Mentors – current volunteers
- Forms / Documentation / Referrals
- Policies and Procedures
Total Hours: 40