Academic Programs in Victim Services/Victimology

Link to the Joint Center on Violence and Victim Studies. Mission: "The Joint Center on Violence and Victim Studies applies rigorous, evidence-based approaches to addressing all forms of violence and victimization at individual, societal, and global levels through professional development and consultation, higher education, and research and analysis"

Trauma-Informed Care for Victims of Intimate Partner Sexual Assault

Witness Justice has launched a new discussion forum which is hosted by expert Sally Laskey, Associate Director of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. This forum shares material adapted from the forth coming National Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Toolkit and explores the provision of trauma-informed care to survivors of intimate partner sexual assault with specific attention to the role of multidisciplinary teams.

Understanding and Addressing Vicarious Trauma

This resource is a self guided course to help humanitarian workers understand and recognize the process and symptoms of vicarious trauma. By the end of the module, participants will be able to define vicarious trauma and recognize its signs and symptoms, as well multiple strategies for protection and self-care.

SW3703 Syllabus: Gender Violence in Global Perspective

This course examines gender violence in its multiple forms from a global perspective. It focuses on introducing students to the history of violence against women, current theories and research on the causes of violence in intimate relationships. Past and current responses, and interventions and prevention models to address this worldwide problem will be discussed. Understanding the multiple, global approaches for addressing gender violence will provide you the knowledge to describe culturally specific and competent interventions and prevention strategies.

The Brain, Body, and Trauma

This 1.5 hour course provides an overview of the neurobiological and psychological implications of sexually violent trauma and the information and skills necessary for victim service providers to provide trauma-informed services.

SW3703 Syllabus: Gender Violence in Global Perspective

This course examines gender violence in its multiple forms from a global perspective. It focuses on introducing students to the history of violence against women, current theories and research on the causes of violence in intimate relationships. Past and current responses, and interventions and prevention models to address this worldwide problem will be discussed. Understanding the multiple, global approaches for addressing gender violence will provide you the knowledge to describe culturally specific and competent interventions and prevention strategies.

International Association of Forensic Nurses Online Continuing Education (OCEC)

The Online Continuing Education Center (OCEC) delivers quality forensic nursing continuing education. Discounted rates for online continuing education as well as free CEU content are available to registered members.

Trauma-Informed Care for Victims of Intimate Partner Sexual Assault

Witness Justice has launched a new discussion forum which is hosted by expert Sally Laskey, Associate Director of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. This forum shares material adapted from the forth coming National Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Toolkit and explores the provision of trauma-informed care to survivors of intimate partner sexual assault with specific attention to the role of multidisciplinary teams.

Joint Center on Violence and Victim Studies

The Joint Center on Violence and Victim Studies applies rigorous, evidence-based approaches to addressing all forms of violence and victimization at individual, societal, and global levels through professional development and consultation, higher education, and research and analysis.

Trauma-Informed Care for Victims of Intimate Partner Sexual Assault

Witness Justice has launched a new discussion forum which is hosted by expert Sally Laskey, Associate Director of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. This forum shares material adapted from the forth coming National Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Toolkit and explores the provision of trauma-informed care to survivors of intimate partner sexual assault with specific attention to the role of multidisciplinary teams.

In-Person Judicial and Multidisciplinary Education on Cases Involving Adult Victims of Sexual Assault

This resource provides extensive materials and resources for in-person judicial and multidisciplinary education. On this website you will find three curricula, each containing multiple modules:
1. Intimate Partner Sexual Abuse: Adjudicating This Hidden Dimension of Domestic Violence Cases
2.The Challenges of Adult Victim Sexual Assault Cases
3. The Challenges of Adult Victim Sexual Assault Cases

Trauma-Informed Care for Victims of Intimate Partner Sexual Assault

Witness Justice has launched a new discussion forum which is hosted by expert Sally Laskey, Associate Director of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. This forum shares material adapted from the forth coming National Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Toolkit and explores the provision of trauma-informed care to survivors of intimate partner sexual assault with specific attention to the role of multidisciplinary teams.

In-Person Judicial and Multidisciplinary Education on Cases Involving Adult Victims of Sexual Assault

This resource provides extensive materials and resources for in-person judicial and multidisciplinary education. On this website you will find three curricula, each containing multiple modules:
1. Intimate Partner Sexual Abuse: Adjudicating This Hidden Dimension of Domestic Violence Cases
2.The Challenges of Adult Victim Sexual Assault Cases
3. The Challenges of Adult Victim Sexual Assault Cases

The Brain, Body, and Trauma

This 1.5 hour course provides an overview of the neurobiological and psychological implications of sexually violent trauma and the information and skills necessary for victim service providers to provide trauma-informed services.

Learn.PreventConnect

This new site guides learners through courses designed to increase capacity to prevent sexual and domestic violence. Courses are categorizes by topic, level and role. Users can track their progress through the courses, interact with other users and test their knowledge while completing courses. Courses convey information through a series of learning steps involving text, audio and video resources.

Understanding and Addressing Vicarious Trauma

This resource is a self guided course to help humanitarian workers understand and recognize the process and symptoms of vicarious trauma. By the end of the module, participants will be able to define vicarious trauma and recognize its signs and symptoms, as well multiple strategies for protection and self-care.

Joint Center on Violence and Victim Studies

The Joint Center on Violence and Victim Studies applies rigorous, evidence-based approaches to addressing all forms of violence and victimization at individual, societal, and global levels through professional development and consultation, higher education, and research and analysis.

Learn.PreventConnect

This new site guides learners through courses designed to increase capacity to prevent sexual and domestic violence. Courses are categorizes by topic, level and role. Users can track their progress through the courses, interact with other users and test their knowledge while completing courses. Courses convey information through a series of learning steps involving text, audio and video resources.

Sexual Violence in Disasters: Understanding the Scope of the Problem

(~1 hour) This interactive online course addresses the increased vulnerability to sexual violence that can occur during and after disasters. Participants will learn about the connections between oppression, sexual violence, and disasters. With case studies from Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, and examples from other recent calamities around the world, the module highlights the need for pre-planning to prevent and respond to sexual violence in future disasters.

VetoViolence - Violence Education Tools Online

Violence Education Tools Online (VETO), is an evolving resource for the growing number of Americans committed to stopping violence before it begins. You will find information on:

Evaluating Sexual Violence Prevention Programs: Steps and Strategies for Preventionists

This intercourse online course walks the user through the basic steps of evaluating the impact of sexual violence prevention programs. Users will learn the key issues to consider at each of the following steps: Step 1: Clarifying Goals and Objectives Step 2: Planning Evaluation Design Step 3: Choosing Measurement Tools Step 4: Collecting Data
Users must create an account to access the online learning campus. Course should take approximately 60 min to complete

Reporting on Sexual Violence

This course provides information for journalists on understanding sexual violence, including explanations about the differences between prevention and risk reduction. It offers tools and guidelines for interviewing sexual violence survivors, using video, photography and other visuals in news media and avoiding predictable or potentially harmful coverage. Registration is required.

Sexual Violence in Disasters: Understanding the Scope of the Problem

(~1 hour) This interactive online course addresses the increased vulnerability to sexual violence that can occur during and after disasters. Participants will learn about the connections between oppression, sexual violence, and disasters. With case studies from Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, and examples from other recent calamities around the world, the module highlights the need for pre-planning to prevent and respond to sexual violence in future disasters.

In-Person Judicial and Multidisciplinary Education on Cases Involving Adult Victims of Sexual Assault

This resource provides extensive materials and resources for in-person judicial and multidisciplinary education. On this website you will find three curricula, each containing multiple modules:
1. Intimate Partner Sexual Abuse: Adjudicating This Hidden Dimension of Domestic Violence Cases
2.The Challenges of Adult Victim Sexual Assault Cases
3. The Challenges of Adult Victim Sexual Assault Cases

Learn.PreventConnect

This new site guides learners through courses designed to increase capacity to prevent sexual and domestic violence. Courses are categorizes by topic, level and role. Users can track their progress through the courses, interact with other users and test their knowledge while completing courses. Courses convey information through a series of learning steps involving text, audio and video resources.

Sexual Violence in Disasters: Understanding the Scope of the Problem

(~1 hour) This interactive online course addresses the increased vulnerability to sexual violence that can occur during and after disasters. Participants will learn about the connections between oppression, sexual violence, and disasters. With case studies from Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, and examples from other recent calamities around the world, the module highlights the need for pre-planning to prevent and respond to sexual violence in future disasters.