Volunteer Training Schedule
March 2012
Tuesday 3/6/12, 6pm-10pm
History of the Rape Crisis Movement (Karishma)
- History and Philosophy of the Anti-Rape Movement
- Rape Culture
- Philosophy/Mission of the Agency
Thursday 3/8/12, 6pm-10pm
Adult Sexual Assault (Karishma)
- Stranger Rape
- Acquaintance Rape/Date Rape
- Marital Rape
- Adult Survivors of Incest
- Same Sex Victimization
- Date Rape Drugs/drug facilitated rape
Saturday 3/10/12, 9am-1pm
Priviledge and Oppression (Karishma, Alex)
- Elements of Oppression
- Anti-Oppression Theory
- Confronting Oppression/Being an Ally
- Vicarious Trauma, Self Care
Tuesday 3/13/12, 6pm-10pm
Crisis Intervention with Adults - Part 1 (Christen White)
- Rape Trauma Syndrome
- Principles and Applications
- Listening/Communication Skills
- Confidentiality & Role Plays
Thursday 3/15/12, 6pm-10pm
Crisis Intervention with Adults - Part 2 (Deaphine Dew)
- Suicide
- Working with Significant Others
- Boundaries/Empowerment, and Victim Centered Services
- Role Plays
Saturday 3/17/12, 9am-1pm
Crisis Intervention with Children and Adolescents (Adam Robinson)
- Child and Adolescent Development
- Effects of Sexual Assault on Children
- Crisis Intervention Strategies with Children and Adolescent
- Mandated Reporting
- Role Plays
Tuesday 3/20/12, 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 3/22/12, 6pm-10pm
Medical and Legal Adcvoacy - Part 2 (Christen White)
- Fundamentals of Advocacy
- Role of Advocate
- SANE/SART
- SASETA
- Emergency Room Procedures
- Role Plays
Saturday 3/24/12, 9am-1pm
Medical and Legal Advocacy - Part 3 (Karishma)
- Community Education: prevention program, role of the prevention specialist.
- Role Plays
Tuesday 3/27/12, 6pm-10pm
Volunteer Responsibilities (Christen, Deaphine, Karishma)
- Volunteer Panel/Mentor – current volunteers
- Forms/Documentation/Referrals
- Policies & Procedures
Total Hours: 40