Texas Association Against Sexual Assault

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Purpose of Fundamentals

This training is designed primarily for staff or selected volunteers new to the field. “The Fundamentals of Sexual Assault” provides a solid foundation on sexual assault issues that new advocates will find helpful in their work with sexual assault survivors. This training includes hands-on exercises to develop skill sets.

• Defining Advocacy – The many facets of becoming an advocate

• Identifying Victimization – Is it just a legal definition or are the victim’s perceptions and feelings part of the definition?

• Trauma Symptoms – What to look for, what you might miss

• Listening Skills – When to listen and when to give feedback or ask questions

• Navigating the “Systems” – How do we help the survivor get from one system to another without   further trauma and frustration?

• Ethics and Boundaries – Protecting yourself and the client

• Sexual Assault Laws – Standards and changes, including sexual assault protective orders

• SANE – The role of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

• Primary Prevention – Public Health Speak for Social Justice

• Working with Diverse Clients – Why the one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work

This training is designed primarily for staff or selected volunteers new to the anti-sexual violence field. “The Fundamentals of Sexual Assault” provides a solid foundation on sexual assault issues that new advocates will find helpful in their work with sexual assault survivors.

This training will take place at TAASA, and will include hands-on exercises to develop skill sets.

Click here to register. Space is limited

For Immediate Release

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ANGELA HALE, 512.289.2995, angela@redmediagroup.com

THE TEXAS COUNCIL ON FAMILY VIOLENCE AND THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT SALUTE SENATOR KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON FOR HER CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT. TCFV AND TAASA NOW CALL ON THE HOUSE TO FOLLOW SUIT.

Austin, Texas – April 27, 2012– The Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) and the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA) jointly applaud Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison for her leadership and wisdom in supporting S.1925, the bill reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act.
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) represents the federal government’s commitment to addressing violence against women in innovative and life saving approaches to the coordinated community response, which includes law enforcement, prosecutors, the courts, and victim services. VAWA funds (more…)

Board members register here for June board meeting at TAASA offices.