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Building a Community Response
National Sexual Violence Resource Center NSVRC
Finding Mental Health Support for BIPOC Survivors
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/finding-mental-health-support-bipoc-survivors
The Human Rights Campaign
Culturally-informed mental health care recognizes and respects different cultures' values, beliefs, customs, and inherent strengths, using them as essential components in treatment. This approach allows mental health professionals to provide relevant, respectful, and empowering care to BIPOC individuals.
https://www.hrc.org/campaigns/bipoc-community-resources
health net-Publication Fact Sheet
PCAR- Poverty and Sexual Violence (Building Prevention and Intervention Responses Guide for Counselors and Advocates
https://www.pcar.org/sites/default/files/pages-pdf/poverty_and_sexual_violence.pdf
Resilience and Self-Care
National Sexual Assault Center NSVRC
The Complexities of Self-Care After Sexual Assault
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/complexities-self-care-after-sexual-assault
YES Psychology and Consulting
The Discipline of Self Care Handout
https://yespsychology.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Self-Care-and-Resilience-Tips.pdf
SARTs and Collaboration
WV Foundation for Rape Information and Services (WVFRIS) SANE/SART Initiative- Forensic Medical Exam and Advocacy
The West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services (WVFRIS) is West Virginia's state sexual assault coalition. WVFRIS was established in 1982 and is comprised of the State's rape crisis centers. WVFRIS works with the rape crisis centers and other allied professionals to develop and strengthen intervention and prevention programs in the State that address sexual violence and stalking.
www.fris.org
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
The SART Toolkit is designed to support SARTs in all aspects of their work, including practical tips for effective teamwork, ideas for expansion, tools for identifying what is most important in each community, best practices, and connections to technical assistance providers to guide development and improvement.
The SART Toolkit is a collaborative effort, written and reviewed by survivors, current or past SART members, subject matter experts, and organizations that provide technical assistance and training to SARTs, and individuals and organizations that research SARTs. Examples and resources are shared throughout to help you deepen your knowledge and skill in the practice of SART work.
Digital Evidence and Forensic Laboratory
Safety Net Project
Understanding and Admitting Digital Evidence/How to Gather Technology Evidence for Court
This guide offers some easy-to-follow tips on how to document evidence from a variety of technologies, including Snapchat, Instagram, email, and more. (Written by Safety Net at NNEDV for the National Council for Juvenile and Family Court Judges and posted with their permission.)
https://www.techsafety.org/understanding-and-admitting-digital-evidence
Safety Net Project-Mobil Spyware
This guide is part of a series that details how to collect evidence related to the misuse of technology in domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking cases. Before proceeding, we recommend that you read A Primer for Using the Legal Systems Toolkit: Understanding & Investigating Tech Misuse, Approaches to Evidence Collection: Survivor Considerations, and Approaches to Evidence Collection: Criminal vs. Civil Systems.
Human Trafficking, Historical Oppression and Pornographic Images
WV Human Trafficking Task Force
The West Virginia Human Trafficking Task Force is chaired by the United States Attorney Offices from the Northern and Southern District of West Virginia. The task force is comprised of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers, service providers, victim advocates, educators, and representatives of the West Virginia Attorney General’s Office, among others. The task force meets bi-annually, rotating meeting locations between the southern and north-central regions of West Virginia.
Task force subcommittees include (1) investigations; (2) victim services; (3) training and awareness; and (4) data collection and analysis.
https://stophumantraffickingwv.org/
McSilver Institute for Poverty, Policy and Research
Resources for Coping with and Addressing Racial Oppression
The McSilver Institute’s staff embrace the values of inclusiveness, collaboration, investment in individuals and communities impacted by poverty, translating knowledge into action, and rising together.
https://mcsilver.nyu.edu/racial-oppression-resources/
End Slavery NOW
The Relationship Between Porn and Human Trafficking
https://www.endslaverynow.org/blog/articles/the-relationship-between-porn-and-human-trafficking
Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault and Stalking
SPARC
Technology Facilitated Stalking, Fact Sheet
https://www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/SPARC-Stalking-Techology-Fact-Sheet.pdf
Stalking Handbook for Victims
https://www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SPARC-Stalking-Victim-Handbook.pdf
SAFEta.Org
Examination Process-Alcohol and Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
Trauma-Informed Response
Sexual Assault Demonstration Initiative (SADI)
Trauma Informed Care
https://www.nsvrc.org/sites/default/files/publications/2019-04/TraumaInformedCareFinal508.pdf
Start by Apologizing
Sexual Assault Investigations: Cold Case Team Manual
https://www.sakitta.org/toolkit/docs/Sexual-Assault-Investigations-Cold-Case-Team-Manual.pdf
This Cold Case Team Manual details the responsibilities, duties, and guidelines of an Adult Sex
Crimes Unit Cold Case Team in a criminal investigation bureau. The sample policies in the
manual can be used by detectives and supervisors assigned to cold cases to establish their own
standards and procedures for investigations.
Effective Victim Interviewing: Helping Victims Retrieve and Disclose Memories of Sexual Assault
https://evawintl.org/courses/evawi-06-effective-victim-interviewing-helping-victims-
retrieve-and-disclose-memories-of-sexual-assault/
The purpose of a law enforcement interview with a sexual assault victim is to help them: (1) remember details about their sexual assault, and (2) share those details with investigators. The investigator’s role is then to document this information and evaluate it within the context of the entire investigation. This module offers a brief overview of the scientific research on stress, trauma, and memory, as well as the unique dynamics of sexual assault. This information is then applied to the practical tasks involved in the initial response to a sexual assault report, follow-up interviews, and documentation. It also addresses the impact of interviews on investigators themselves and offers ways for law enforcement agencies to support investigators and high-quality sexual assault investigations. Estimated time for completion: 17 hours
West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services (WVFRIS)
Protocol for Responding to Victims of Sexual Assault
This protocol was developed to assist first responders who are part of a multidisciplinary response in West Virginia to provide compassionate and comprehensive care for victims of sexual assault. This kind of team approach is essential to promote both healing for victims of sexual violence and accountability for perpetrators of violence.
An effective multidisciplinary response takes into account the well-being and needs of victims. It allows responders to put the needs of victims at the center of the process. Providing victim-centered care ensures that victims’ autonomy and dignity are preserved. It plays a critical role in understanding that there can be significant health consequences associated with sexual violence, both acute and chronic. Coordination across disciplines and agencies is crucial to addressing the needs of victims who disclose being sexually assaulted. Best practice guidelines for collecting forensic evidence include offering emotional support, crisis intervention, education, and advocacy.
https://www.fris.org/Resources/PDFs/Books/WVProtocol.pdf
TDC: WE PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING
Since 2004, Third Degree Communications has provided comprehensive certified training programs designed to enhance the investigative skills of law enforcement, corrections, security, and executive protection personnel.
Our law enforcement classes also benefit auditors, risk managers, human resource professionals, and any profession requiring critical investigative skills. We also provide consulting and customized training programs for Corporate America.
Our staff is comprised of seasoned, working professionals who practice what they teach. They are leaders in their field and have impeccable reputations, extensive experience, and subject matter expertise. We focus on teaching professionals the art of methodical case management and high-profile investigative techniques.
Trauma-Informed Sexual Assault Investigations | International Association of Chiefs of Police
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