Volunteer Training Schedule
MARCH 2009
Tuesday 3/10/09, 6pm-10pm
History of the Rape Crisis Movement (Wendy Ivy)
- History and Philosophy of the Anti-Rape Movement
- Rape Culture
- Philosophy/Mission of the Agency
Thursday 3/12/09, 6pm-10pm
Adult Sexual Assault
- Stranger Rape
- Acquaintance Rape/Date Rape
- Marital Rape
- Adult Survivors of Incest
- Same Sex Victimization
- Victim Offender Cycle
Saturday 3/14/09, 9am-1pm
Privilege and Oppression (Jane Hunter, Wendy Ivy)
- Elements of Oppression
- Anti-Oppression Theory
- Confronting Oppression/Being an Ally
Tuesday 3/17/09, 6pm-10pm
Crisis Intervention with Adults - Part 1
- Rape Trauma Syndrome
- Principles and Applications
- Listening/Communication Skills
- Confidentiality & Role Plays
Thursday 3/19/09, 6pm-10pm
Crisis Intervention with Adults - Part 2
- Suicide
- Working with Significant Others
- Boundaries/Empowerment, and Victim Centered Services
- Role Plays
Saturday 3/21/09, 9am-1pm
Crisis Intervention with Children and Adolescents
- Child and Adolescent Development
- Effects of Sexual Assault on Children
- Crisis Intervention Strategies with Children and Adolescent
- Mandated Reporting
- Role Plays
Tuesday 3/24/09, 6pm-10pm
Medical and Legal Advocacy - Part 1 (Michelle Minarcik)
- Legal overview
- Rights of the Survivor
- Criminal Justice Process
- Role of the Court Advocate
- Referrals
Thursday 3/26/09, 6pm-10pm
Medical and Legal Adcvoacy - Part 2 (Tammy Hicks)
- Fundamentals of Advocacy
- Role of Advocate
- SAIN/SART
- SASETA
- Emergency Room Procedures
- Role Plays
Saturday 3/28/09, 9am-1pm
Medical and Legal Advocacy - Part 3 (Wendy Ivy)
- STDs, Date Rape Drugs
- Stress and Self Care, Vicarious Trauma
- Community Education: prevention program, role of the prevention specialist.
- Role Plays
Tuesday 3/31/09, 6pm-10pm
Volunteer Responsibilities (Michelle Minarcik, Tammy Hicks)
- Volunteer Panel/Mentor groups – current volunteers
- Forms/Documentation/Referrals
- Policies and Procedures
Total Hours: 40