MCASA's Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Fundamentals Training (Online) is an online training for advocates who work directly with sexual assault survivors in Maryland. The training covers both introductory and advanced topics to provide a foundation for best practices for advocates in the field of sexual assault services. This training will include both self-paced learning modules and live webinars facilitated by MCASA and SALI staff and guest speakers.
Registration for our June 2024 Training Series (Online) is coming soon
June 3rd: 10:00 am - 11:30 am - Crisis Intervention & Advocacy
June 4th: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Presentation and Panel
June 5th: 10:00 am - 11:30 am - Money Matters: Financial Empowerment for Survivors of Sexual Assault
June 6th: 10:00 am - 11:30 am - The Neurobiology of Trauma
June 7th: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Confidentiality and Safety Planning
June 10th: 10:00 am - 11:30 am - Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI): Victim Notification Protocol
June 11th: 10:00 am - 11:15 am - Serving Survivors from Underserved Populations
June 12th: 10:00 am - 11:30 am - Intimate Partner Sexual Violence
June 13th: 10:00 am - 11:30 am - Professional Ethics, Vicarious Trauma, & Self-Care
*All times above are listed in Eastern Time*
*CEU credit hours are subject to change, up to 15 minutes*
MCASA has a variety of self-paced learning modules that will be available to complete throughout the rest of the month. Please see the below schedule for recommended completion times, as some modules correspond with a live webinar. Please be sure to fill out the evaluation AND CEU form (when appliciable) to receive credit for these learning modules.
Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention for Advocates (60 mins) Passcode: MCASA
Child Sexual Abuse Training (60 mins)
SALI 101 (60 mins)
Juvenile Offenders (30 mins) Passcode: MCASA
Role of SART & SAFE Exams (30 mins) Passcode: MCASA
Prevention Fundamentals and Theory (60 mins)
Sexual Assault and Substance Use (60 mins) Passcode: MCASA
Crisis Intervention and Advocacy
The Neurobiology of Trauma
Serving Survivors from Underserved Populations
SAKI Victim Notification Protocol
Intimate Partner Sexual Violence
Confidentiality and Safety Planning
Money Matters: Economic Empowerment for Survivors
SART Presentation and Panel
Professional Ethics, Vicarious Trauma and Self Care
MCASA has created an Online Training Library, featuring over 80 free online trainings and webinars for sexual assault service providers. These resources serve as professional development opportunities readily available at any time for you to access. For the Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Fundamentals Training, we have chosen to highlight the following webinars below to contribute to a well-rounded month of education. Please be advised that unless otherwise specified, MCASA cannot provide CEUs for these trainings as they are produced by outside organizations. These trainings are optional and in addition to MCASA facilitated instruction.
Webinars
MCASA's PREA Training Series: Session #1: PREA Standards in Focus (56 mins, CEUs available)
MCASA's PREA Training Series: Session #2: Sexual Violence in Detention, the Detention Environment, and Trauma-Informed Care (62 mins, CEUs available)
MCASA's PREA Training Series: Session #3: Sexual Violence in Detention, Providing Victim Services for Incarcerated Survivors (85 mins, CEUs available)
MCASA's Hospital Based Advocacy Webinar (86 mins, CEUs available)
Introduction to Human Trafficking Laws and the Collateral Consequences of Criminalizing Survivors (1 hr)
Ask a Cybersecurity Expert: Student & Victim Safety (1 hr)
Interactive Course
ACEs Overview & The Public Health Approach to Preventing ACEs (30 mins)
Videos
Stop Sextortion (90 sec)
The Intersections Between Domestic and Sexual Violence, Racism, and Homelessness (3 mins)
Body Sovereignty and Kids: How we can cultivate a culture of consent (16 mins)
While registration for this training is entirely free, we would greatly appreciate a donation to support MCASA's work for them. Our goal of ending sexual violence and responding to survivors continues. We are grateful for whatever you can give to support Maryland survivors of sexual violence. Simply choose the level that works best for you, and follow the link below to donate now.