Victims of sexual trauma, domestic violence, urban violence, assault, and murder all deal with the after effects of trauma. Learn about the special issues related to victims and perpetrators of crime.

• Trauma, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault
  Among advocates and supporters of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault there is a tension between providing support and sometimes treatment to the victim and preserving the victim’s rights. Traditionally, addressing the impact and possible symptoms of victimization can lead to difficulties in the courtroom. This presentation discusses how helpers can bridge that gap without putting victims at risk. Understanding the impact of trauma and how to address it will help all victim services workers to support victims more effectively.  


• Ethics in Victim Services 
  Working with persons who have been victimized carries particular stresses and pitfalls. Based on book of the same name copublished by VALOR Sidran Institute Press, this presentation provides both practical and experiential methods for identifying and addressing the ethical needs and dilemmas inherent in victim service work. 


• Supporting Male Victims
  Male victims of trauma may be the most marginalized among survivor groups. The stigma associated with male victimization has perpetuated the idea that boys aren’t abused very often, that only men victimize, and that men are prone to victimizing others. This presentation addresses the real picture of male victimization, why they don’t tell, why there aren’t enough services, and how to break the stigma. We also address techniques for helping men cope with and recover from trauma.  


• Trauma Treatment in Corrections
  Trauma survivors comprise a large proportion of those who are incarcerated. This presentation for correctional treatment and security staff can help improve inmate/officer relations, reduce the likelihood of re-traumatizing incidents for staff and inmates, and reduce confrontations between inmates and staff. It includes concrete interventions for working with inmates in crisis.    


• Understanding and Addressing the Dynamics of Revictimization
  The link between early childhood trauma and repeated traumatic experiences in adulthood is well documented. This program addresses both the short- and long-term effects of childhood trauma, giving particular attention to the significance of early childhood trauma in the lives of those subjected to current domestic violence or other adult trauma. Learn how to use a trauma framework, increase understanding of the survivor's adaptations, reduce the stigma of revictimization, and combat victim blaming.