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This Years Workshops:
WORKSHOPS
9:15 – 10:30
Domestic Violence in Native American
Communities (Part 1)
Dianne Barker Harrold
This workshop will
provide information regarding domestic violence, its origin in Native
American Communities, the historical trauma associated with the
introduction of domestic violence in Native communities, and the status
today. Information will also include statistics from a variety of studies
from the United States Department of Justice and the Office of Violence
Against Women. This presenter will explore the recent research that has
been done in this area and discuss future activities, solutions and
initiatives to combat violence against Native Women.
Objectives:
1. To expose the participants to information regarding the history of
domestic violence in Native American Communities.
2. To enlighten participants about the historical trauma of DV in NA
communities
3. To provide strategies to assist DV victims in NA communities.
4. To provide statistical data support the learning goals and objectives.
This workshop is designed
to provide information regarding Domestic Violence in Native American
communities and both provide strategies to improve services to Native
American women and bring awareness to service providers regarding unique
challenges of service indigenous women.
Considerations When Working with Victims who
have Developmental Disabilities
Tory Fiedler, LICSW
This session will explore
the search for equity at the intersection of domestic violence and
developmental disabilities.
Objectives:
Participants will develop an improved understanding of:
1.
What are developmental disabilities?
2.
The incidence and prevalence of domestic
violence in this population and why.
3.
Obstacles to service.
4.
Equity – balancing the scales.
Domestic Violence: Lethality and Risk
Assessment
Kelly Miller, ICASDV Legal Director
This workshop will
provide an overview of the Idaho Risk Assessment of Dangerousness Project.
The focus of the project is to assist the criminal justice systems and
providers in the identification of victims who are at greatest risk but
whose cases have not yet received the level of attention normally assigned
to felony-level cases.
Objectives:
Participants will develop greater understanding of:
1.
Gain a working knowledge of the national
research on risk assessment of dangerousness in domestic violence and the
issues in implementing risk assessment
2.
Understand Idaho’s seven areas of risk of
dangerousness based on Idaho fatalities, national research, and case law
3.
Understand the complexity of assessment and
typology - Situational Couple Violence to Coercive Controlling
Relationships (or Intimate Partner Terrorism)
4.
Application of a rolling risk assessment tool
in the criminal and non-criminal justice systems
5.
Understand the importance of an in depth
interview of the victim and the need for a follow up response
6.
What to consider when developing a response to
a high risk or coercive and controlling relationship
WORKSHOPS
10:45 – 12:00
Domestic Violence in Native American
Communities (Part 2)
Dianne Barker Harrold
This workshop will
provide information regarding domestic violence, its origin in Native
American Communities, the historical trauma associated with the
introduction of domestic violence in Native communities, and the status
today. Information will also include statistics from a variety of studies
from the United States Department of Justice and the Office of Violence
Against Women. This presenter will explore the recent research that has
been done in this area and discuss future activities, solutions and
initiatives to combat violence against Native Women.
Objectives:
1. To expose the participants to information regarding the history of
domestic violence in Native American Communities.
2. To enlighten participants about the historical trauma of DV in NA
communities
3. To provide strategies to assist DV victims in NA communities.
4. To provide statistical data support the learning goals and objectives.
This workshop is designed
to provide information regarding Domestic Violence in Native American
communities and both provide strategies to improve services to Native
American women and bring awareness to service providers regarding unique
challenges of service indigenous women.
Considerations When Working with Victims who
have Mental Disabilities
Susan Clark, ICASDV
attorney
To improve our ability to
serve a client population that has changed greatly over the past 20 years,
service providers must try to understand the experience of mental illness,
create attitudinal change within ourselves and our organizations, and
collaborate with other service providers to expand our network of mental
health resources.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this training, participants will understand:
1.
The relationship between mental
illness and women with disabilities and what that means to service
providers.
2.
How to appropriately, legally,
and effectively respond to domestic violence victims and survivors with
mental illness.
3.
The role and limitations of
service providers.
4.
The importance of developing
working relationship with a mental health provider, so by referral, the
needs of victims and survivors with mental illness can be met.
Domestic Violence in the Workplace: Questions
of Awareness and Safety
Kelly Miller, ICASDV
Legal Director
1.
Understand the scope of domestic violence in
the workplace
2.
Explore the intangible and tangible harm
caused to employees, employers, and the community by domestic violence in
the workplace
3.
Understand why employment protections are
important for victims of domestic violence as well as employers
4.
Know the range of employment protections in a
workplace domestic violence policy; how states and employers have
addressed the issue
5.
Understand the key elements in creating a
workplace domestic violence policy
6.
Explore the law and legal issues relating to
domestic violence in the workplace
WORKSHOPS
1:15 – 2:45
Teen Dating Violence: Awareness + Education =
Prevention
Lori Fralick
This workshop will
further efforts to both raise awareness of teen dating violence and to
develop creative and appropriate strategies in working with teens by
exploring ways in which teens, friends, family members, counselors and
educators can address teen dating violence. Strategies in safety planning
and identifying warning signs for both boys and girls will be covered and
valuable tools will be provided for working with teens regardless of the
discipline or context. It is appropriate for law enforcement, parents,
educators, advocates, social workers, counselors, shelter and crisis
center workers and anyone interested in the well being of teens. This is
an interactive class, where participants will learn these methods as they
review actual cases involving teens.
Objectives:
1. To provide
participants with an introductory overview of the dynamics & risks of teen
dating violence.
2. To provide participants with the knowledge to
recognize warning signs (red flags) of an abusive relationship.
3. To offer suggestions in working with teens who
may be involved in an abusive relationship and tips on how to guide them
to safety.
4. To offer suggestions to participants about
becoming involved in ending domestic violence in their schools and their
communities with regard to teen dating violence.
Stalking: Psychological Impact on Victims,
Acts of Harassment, and Investigations
Sue Welch
Like domestic violence,
stalking is a crime of power and control. Research has shown that
stalking has a serious impact on victims' lives. The criminal justice
system has only recently begun to recognize the impact and treat stalking
and other acts of harassment as criminal behavior. Understanding
stalking/offender dynamics, as well as the nature and extent of stalking,
is essential to both the protection of victims and an effective criminal
justice response to stalking.
Objectives:
1.
The learner will recognize the extent of stalking behavior and the
psychological impact of stalking on the victims.
2. The learner will recognize the various methods
and acts that constitute stalking behavior.
3. The learner will identify effective techniques
for conducting investigations into stalking related offenses.
Domestic Violence Legal Update for Idaho and
Washington
Kelly Miller, ICASDV Legal Director and Karey Hughes,
Spokane YWCA staff attorney
Discussion of new
legislation from Idaho and Washington, the impact on victims, and
implications for attorneys, advocates, social workers, and others who work
with victims. What are the challenges facing attorneys who must work
within this ever-changing legal framework? How does all this affect
domestic violence victims? Updates will include both the civil and
criminal arenas.
Objectives:
1.
Review the evolution of current
laws regarding domestic violence
2.
Application of recent changes in
laws during the legislative session
3.
Discussion of future trends in
the legal system response to domestic violence
WORKSHOPS
3:00 – 4:30
Domestic Violence Survivors Panel Discussion
Lori Fralick, moderator
This session is designed
to bridge the gap between service providers who work with victim/survivors
of domestic violence and abuse and those that have actually lived through
violent and abusive situations. The panel consists of individuals from
varying walks of life who have lived in abusive homes either as children
or adults. The session will begin with an introduction of each
participant along with a brief oral history followed by a question and
answer session.
Objectives:
Participants will develop a greater understanding of:
1.
Eliminate cumbersome myths about the true face
of victim/survivors of domestic violence and abuse.
2.
Create a better understanding of the effects
of domestic violence and abuse on the lives of adults and children.
3.
Establish an open dialogue regarding the life
of domestic violence survivors.
4.
Understand the process that actually helps and
hinders victim/survivors of domestic violence and abuse from creating a
life free of violence.
Interviewing Child Witnesses to Domestic
Violence
Sue Welch
In the past decade, the
impact of domestic violence upon children has been well documented,
however children have seldom been considered victims of domestic violence
unless the abuse was directed at them. Children who were not directly
abused were seldom interviewed in the mistaken belief that the interview
would further traumatize the child. However an effective interview with
the child may assist in the child’s healing, as well as assist in the
resolution of the domestic violence. This course will identify effective
techniques for conducting those interviews, as well as recognize common
errors made in them.
Objectives
1.
The learner will identify those children who
should be interviewed in domestic violence situations.
2.
The learner will learn to utilize effective
techniques when conducting interviews with children involved in domestic
violence.
3.
The learner will recognize the common errors
made when conducting interviews with children involved in domestic
violence.
Preliminary Investigations and Reporting -
Advanced
Dianne Barker
Harrold
Objectives: Participants
will:
1.
Understand the importance of
effective report writing for prosecution of offenders and enhance victim
safety.
2.
Gain skills regarding how to
work effectively with victims at the scene of a domestic violence
situation.
3.
Gain knowledge about how to
utilize community resources in assisting victims of crime.
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