By Organization| A Comprehensive Guide to Crafting and Exc... |  | Jan 22, 2025 (1 hour)
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A Comprehensive Guide to Crafting and Exceeding Your Personal and Professional Goals INSTRUCTOR: Qiana Newell COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Female Officer, Leadership, Other NOTES: This webinar is for the professional woman who is tired of starting over. Who knows? She has a purpose and goals she wants to achieve, but somehow, life, work, and fear get in the way. Find the work/life harmony you are seeking in this webinar! During this presentation, we will share best practices and actionable steps designed for professional women who want to overcome their fears and achieve sustainable results at home and at work.
| Leading in the Aftermath: Trauma-Informed... | | Jan 22, 2025 (1 hour)
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Leading in the Aftermath: Trauma-Informed Leadership following a Critical Incident INSTRUCTOR: Katharine Manning COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Crisis & Hostage, Communication, Mental Health NOTES: In this webinar, we’ll discuss how to lead in the weeks and months that follow a critical incident. We’ll go over the supports to have in place, how to acknowledge trauma and grief while still inspiring meaning and hope, ways to build resilience, guarding against leadership fatigue at the helm, and more.
| A Child is Reported Missing in Indian Cou... | | Jan 23, 2025 (1 hour)
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A Child is Reported Missing in Indian Country: FBI Support for a Missing Child Case INSTRUCTOR: Francis E. Bradley Sr. COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Juvenile, Other NOTES: This webinar will focus on the fictional report of a missing child and subsequent investigation in Indian Country. The session will demonstrate the need for collaboration between agencies and the value of information sharing and resources to support missing persons investigations.
| Discovering the Power of Why: Aligning Ou... | | Jan 23, 2025 (1 hour)
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Discovering the Power of Why: Aligning Our Purposes for Greater Impact INSTRUCTOR: Alexandra Walker, Tira Hubbard COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Leadership, Other NOTES: Join us for an engaging session where you’ll be introduced to The Why Triangle, a powerful tool designed to assess and enhance Why Alignment within your organization. By identifying where misalignments occur, you can untangle cultural challenges, boost staff engagement, and ensure fidelity in your most impactful strategies.
| Personal Motivation: Where Can I Find Mor... | | Jan 28, 2025 (1 hour)
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Personal Motivation: Where Can I Find More of It? INSTRUCTOR: Brenda Dietzman COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Leadership, Other NOTES: Wouldn’t it be nice to get up, take a pill, and be motivated to be your best self every day? Well, that pill doesn’t exist in the pharmacy, but it does in your mind, environment, and habits. The trick is to find what works for you. In this webinar, we will discuss: Finding and fulfilling your why, Setting your environment up for success, Developing small, incremental changes that add up to big results, Habit stacking, The value of learning to trust yourself
| AMA: Working with Domestic Violence, TBI ... | | Jan 28, 2025 (1 hour)
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AMA: Working with Domestic Violence, TBI and Strangulation Survivors INSTRUCTOR: Rachel Ramirez COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Domestic Violence, Other NOTES: Got questions? We’ve got answers! During this unique webinar presentation, Rachel Ramirez will briefly recap what we’ve covered in her previous presentations and then open the floor to answer your questions about working with survivors of traumatic brain injury, strangulation, and domestic violence.
| Foundations of Human Trafficking | | Jan 30, 2025 (1 hour)
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Foundations of Human Trafficking INSTRUCTOR: Jeff Fox COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Human Trafficking, Other NOTES: In part one of Human Trafficking, we will examine the historical underpinnings of human trafficking. We will examine the current problem/trends. We will define human trafficking. We will describe human trafficking typologies. We will begin to explore the complexities of this vital topic. In each webinar, we will review indicators of human trafficking. This topic will be presented from a multidisciplinary approach. The focus will be on the United States, but we will delve into the global view.
| Condemning, Celebrating, Understanding, a... | | Jan 30, 2025 (1 hour)
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Condemning, Celebrating, Understanding, and Regulating Police Profanity INSTRUCTOR: Ian Adams COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Language, Ethics & Decision Making, Other NOTES: This webinar offers an in-depth exploration of the use of strong language in law enforcement, drawing from the findings of the recent study, “F—: The Police,” published in Police Quarterly. We’ll examine how officers employ specific curse words in different scenarios—whether to establish authority, foster teamwork, or manage stress.
| The Use of Technology to Stalk | | Feb 4, 2025 (1 hour)
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The Use of Technology to Stalk INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Landhuis COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Computer & Internet, Other NOTES: Stalkers are creative criminals who use – and misuse – a variety of technologies to locate, surveil and monitor their victims. This webinar will address common technologies utilized by stalkers, discuss evidence preservation concerns, and identify effective safety-planning strategies.
| Due Process vs Disposition: Holding Anima... | | Feb 6, 2025 (1 hour)
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Due Process vs Disposition: Holding Animals and Remains as Evidence INSTRUCTOR: Lynsey Legier COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Other, Property & Evidence NOTES: In animal cruelty cases, the animals themselves—living or deceased—are evidence of the crime. Traditional law enforcement property rooms are not equipped to handle this nature of evidence, making animal shelters, veterinary clinics, and laboratories essential to maintaining the viability of these cases by holding and caring for the living animals and animal remains that were collected as evidence.
| Understanding Compassion Fatigue and Stre... | | Feb 11, 2025 (1 hour)
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Understanding Compassion Fatigue and Stress for Animal Welfare Professionals INSTRUCTOR: Rob Leinberger COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Mental Health, Stress Management, Other NOTES: This webinar takes a direct look at the emotional and complex aspects of emotional fatigue and stress for animal care, control, and welfare workers and volunteers. It explores how the emotional impact directly affects us and how we can turn it into job satisfaction, thereby improving the lives of animals and ourselves. Learn how the joys and pains of the job often parallel each other. We’ll also talk about simple ways to handle all of this stress, even if it includes a curse word or two.
| Leapfrogging the Leaders: How to Successf... | | Feb 20, 2025 (1 hour)
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Leapfrogging the Leaders: How to Successfully Lead Former Co-Workers and Supervisors INSTRUCTOR: Denise Diamond COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Leadership, Management, Other NOTES: Today’s webinar will consider the difficulties of leading others who may not be thrilled that you surpassed them. From co-workers to managers, we’ll consider how to lead others who may not be excited about your success. We’ll discuss how hard work and competence can encourage others to follow you and even join your team, ideas for connecting with individuals on various levels, and what to do if they simply don’t want to embrace the change that has come. Becoming the boss isn’t always easy.
| Evacuation Management for Law Enforcement... | | Feb 20, 2025 (1 hour)
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Evacuation Management for Law Enforcement and Fire Leaders INSTRUCTOR: David Wolf COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Management, Ethics & Decision Making, Crisis Intervention & Behavioral Health NOTES: This webinar will walk participants through crisis leadership, relationship building, lessons learned, evacuation planning, and evacuation response. We hope for each community to improve the cooperation and collaboration between all emergency response agencies working on these disasters to produce the best outcome for all involved.
| Adults and Childhood Trauma | | Feb 25, 2025 (1 hour)
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Adults and Childhood Trauma INSTRUCTOR: Duane Bowers COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Mental Health, Crisis Intervention & Behavioral Health, Other NOTES: This webinar will present ways in which children are exposed to trauma, how that trauma manifests or is exhibited in a person’s life in adulthood, and healthy interventions for that adult to be able to mitigate, alter, or cope with the consequences of childhood trauma.
| Cultivating Continuous Learning | | Feb 25, 2025 (1 hour)
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Cultivating Continuous Learning INSTRUCTOR: Halcyon Frank COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Internal Affairs, Peer Support, Other NOTES: Is learning and professional development slipping down the priority list at your workplace? Join our webinar to discover powerful strategies that will transform your training programs, promote continuous professional development, and foster a vibrant environment of knowledge sharing and innovation. Learn strategies for how a culture of ongoing growth and support not only boosts morale but also attracts and retains top talent.
| Peer Support in Animal Welfare | | Feb 27, 2025 (1 hour)
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Peer Support in Animal Welfare INSTRUCTOR: Kely Thyssen COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Peer Support, Mental Health, Other NOTES:
In the dynamic realm of animal welfare, the significance of peer support cannot be emphasized enough. Join us in this webinar as we explore the concept of peer support and its applications in the fast-paced settings of animal sheltering and animal control. We will address how peer support can enhance other mental health initiatives within your organization and the crucial aspect of proper implementation.
| The Blue Envelope Program – Safety, Com... | | Feb 27, 2025 (1 hour)
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The Blue Envelope Program – Safety, Communication, and Relationships with our Disabled Communities INSTRUCTOR: Nathan Rowley COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Communication, Other NOTES: This webinar introduces San Diego’s version of the Blue Envelope Program (BEP) program and shares the development process which increased positive interactions and trust with the community. When SDSD explored adopting the program, it was realized the program could be expanded to include all disabilities and conditions. Through the recruitment and guidance of community partners, the program evolved beyond the traffic stop scenario to include pedestrian contacts.
| Mastering Influence: Leading Upwards and ... | | Mar 4, 2025 (1 hour)
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Mastering Influence: Leading Upwards and Downwards in the Chain of Command INSTRUCTOR: Marc Hildebrand COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Leadership, Peer Support, Other NOTES: This webinar will delve into the nuances of leadership when those at the top aren’t leading effectively. We will cover strategies for leading both subordinates and superiors, and how to leverage the “Three Levels of Reach” to extend your influence and protect those you lead from negativity.
| Considerations for Working with Youth Im... | | Mar 4, 2025 (1 hour)
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Considerations for Working with Youth Impacted by Immigration and Refugee Trauma INSTRUCTOR: Michael Gomez COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Fitness/Wellness, Mental Health, Other NOTES: This webinar will discuss the psychological impacts that occur and what support these families can benefit from. Resources from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) and other evidence-based practices (e.g., Trauma-Focused CBT, which has multiple scientific studies on this population) will be cited. Finally, a specific case example will be used to tie together concepts into the concrete application.
| Finding the Missing Piece: Creative Solut... | | Mar 6, 2025 (1 hour)
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Finding the Missing Piece: Creative Solutions for Lifesaving Challenges INSTRUCTOR: Sheila Donya Kouhkan COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Other NOTES: At times, life presents us with puzzles that seem unsolvable, despite our dedicated time and effort. Join this webinar to discover practical tools and intersectional perspectives for innovating fresh solutions, including: Disruption as a Catalyst: Discover how disruption can be reframed as an opportunity for innovation rather than a setback. Learn strategies for embracing change to drive creative solutions. The Power of Pause: Explore the concept of taking a breath as a deliberate strategy.
| Considerations for Recruitment and Rete... | | Mar 11, 2025 (1 hour)
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Considerations for Recruitment and Retention of Victim Services Unit Personnel INSTRUCTOR: Terry Huertaz, Nicole Carrol, Amy Durall COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Leadership, Management, Other NOTES: An equally essential component of effective agency responses is the ability to retain qualified and suitable personnel. Competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, a positive work environment, and professional development and growth are elements that contribute to personnel maintaining motivation for high-quality performance of assigned responsibilities.
| A Law Enforcement and Public Reporting To... | | Mar 11, 2025 (1 hour)
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A Law Enforcement and Public Reporting Tool for Scams and Identity Theft INSTRUCTOR: Nicholas Mastrocinque COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Computer & Internet, Other NOTES: The FTC shares aggregate data with the general public. We’ll discuss how you can access such data as well as how to advise consumers who are victims of consumer fraud and identity theft. A consumer education segment will also discuss the FTC resources available to help prevent scams.
| Considerations for Recruitment and Retent... | | Mar 11, 2025 (1 hour)
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Considerations for Recruitment and Retention of Victim Services Unit Personnel INSTRUCTOR: Terry Huertaz COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Interviews, Other NOTES: An equally essential component of effective agency responses is retaining qualified and suitable personnel. Competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, a positive work environment, and professional development and growth contribute to personnel maintaining motivation for high-quality performance of assigned responsibilities. Information from this webinar can help participants review the following considerations:
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| The 10-Code Mindset: Stay Alive and Thriv... | | Mar 13, 2025 (1 hour)
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The 10-Code Mindset: Stay Alive and Thriving (Part 2) INSTRUCTOR: Scott Medlin COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Mental Health, Other NOTES: In part 2 of The 10 Code Mindset, we will raise awareness of who is around us. We will not necessarily focus on the safety aspect of situational awareness but on the inner awareness of how we become who we are around. Some of the most hindering and damaging aspects of a person’s mental health and mindset can come down to who they spend time with. Are you around people who bring you down or lift you? But we will explore how people are to you and how you are to yourself.
| Promoting Community Buy-in: Lessons Learn... | | Mar 13, 2025 (1 hour)
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Promoting Community Buy-in: Lessons Learned from the Development of the Blue Envelope Program INSTRUCTOR: Nathan Rowley COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Communication, Other NOTES: While developing the Blue Envelope Program in San Diego, it was realized early that stakeholders would be necessary for a successful program. Through trial and error, the creators of the program developed vital new partnerships which elevated the program to succeed. The partnerships created a stir of excitement which promoted other organizations to join and help guide the program to its ultimate success.
| Yours, Mine, and Ours: The Effects of Emo... | | Mar 18, 2025 (1 hour)
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Yours, Mine, and Ours: The Effects of Emotions on Communication INSTRUCTOR: Joe Smarro COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Communication, Internal Affairs, Other NOTES:
Join us for an insightful follow-up to our previous webinar on effective communication and active listening. In “Yours/Mine/Ours: The Effects of Emotions on Communication,” we’ll explore the profound impact emotions have on our ability to communicate effectively. Whether in personal relationships, professional settings, or casual interactions, emotions shape the way we convey and interpret messages.
| Failure to Train: Legal Issues in Law Enf... | | Mar 18, 2025 (1 hour)
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Failure to Train: Legal Issues in Law Enforcement Training INSTRUCTOR: Laura Oblinger COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Legal, Ethics & Decision Making, Other NOTES: A legal-based training plan can save your agency time and money. Through discussions centered on training theory, philosophy, and litigation-tested strategies, you will learn why you need to spend more time on effective training and how to provide training using your existing resources.
| A Deep Dive Into Why We Act the Way We Do... | | Mar 20, 2025 (1 hour)
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A Deep Dive Into Why We Act the Way We Do and How to Work Collaboratively Together INSTRUCTOR: Amanda Stamps COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Communication, Mental Health, Internal Affairs NOTES: This webinar will not only delve into the unique characteristics of the law enforcement personality but also provide practical strategies to foster collaborative work, resulting in improved interactions and community relations.
| Motivating Today’s Workforce: How to Ge... | | Mar 25, 2025 (1 hour)
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Motivating Today’s Workforce: How to Get the Most Out of Everyone INSTRUCTOR: Brenda Dietzman COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Peer Support, Management, Other NOTES: We will examine what motivates different generations based on how we were all raised, our norms, and our current environment. Then, we will discuss actionable items allowing you to understand your people individually. As co-workers, friends, and supervisors, we can all help each other be more motivated and have more fulfilling careers and lives!
| The Five Manners of Death: Key Points for... | | Mar 27, 2025 (1 hour)
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The Five Manners of Death: Key Points for First Responders, Investigators and Law Enforcement INSTRUCTOR: Kiersten Reif COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Investigations, Forensics, Other NOTES: This webinar will discuss common causes of death and special considerations based on scene factors. After thoroughly covering the core components of death investigation, the presenter will introduce the circumstances of several case studies and analyze how each case was investigated based on the suspected manner of death – including the eventual outcome and ultimate manner of death determination.
| Witness Preparation: It’s Not Just Abou... | | Apr 1, 2025 (1 hour)
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Witness Preparation: It’s Not Just About the Facts INSTRUCTOR: Betsy Biffl COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Prosecutorial, Other NOTES: In this webinar, we will talk about preparing witnesses to testify in a hearing or trial, both generally and in cases that involve difficult or emotional topics, like domestic violence or animal cruelty, and that require additional sensitivity to the witness’ experience. We will also discuss how to identify potential challenges with a witness and what steps you may need to take to ensure a clear record.
| Supporting Older Adult Victims of Digital... | | Apr 1, 2025 (1 hour)
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Supporting Older Adult Victims of Digital Financial Abuse INSTRUCTOR: Kim Camacho COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Financial Crimes, Other NOTES:
Older adults are engaging with technology like never before. With this shift to more digital community building, scammers are using technology to target older adults to perpetrate financial crimes such as romance scams, identity theft, and more. Perpetrators of financial fraud can range from the most intimate of people, like partners and family members, to strangers far away.
| BOLO: Mental Health Concerns for First R... | | Apr 3, 2025 (1 hour)
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BOLO: Mental Health Concerns for First Responders INSTRUCTOR: Rachel Murdock COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Mental Health, Stress Management, Other NOTES: Participants will learn to identify early signs of mental health struggles within first responder populations, explore effective stress management and coping strategies, learn about wellness check-in programs, and become familiar with treatment options.
| Managing Your Career for the Long Road Ahead | | Apr 8, 2025 (1 hour)
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Managing Your Career for the Long Road Ahead INSTRUCTOR: Michelle Welch COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Prosecutorial, Other NOTES: Longevity in prosecution or even in government is becoming harder. This webinar will explore how to manage your career as a professional, offering tips to ensure you are capitalizing on a career well-lived. We will also discuss how to have a rewarding and productive career and build a career that fulfills the goals you want to achieve.
| Reversing the Trend: Strategic Improvemen... | | Apr 10, 2025 (1 hour)
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Reversing the Trend: Strategic Improvements in Non-Fatal Shooting Investigations INSTRUCTOR: Charles Tyree, Ryan Perlongo, Brian DiSalvo, Hannah Cochran COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Use of Force, Investigations, Management NOTES: This webinar aims to enhance non-fatal shooting investigations by featuring a panel of subject matter experts with extensive experience and knowledge in law enforcement practices and criminal justice research.
| From Ordinary to Extraordinary – A Stor... | | Apr 17, 2025 (1 hour)
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From Ordinary to Extraordinary – A Story of Grit, Empowerment and Triumph INSTRUCTOR: Jean Kanokogi COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Other NOTES: Experience Rusty’s inspiring journey—a judoka who fought for sport and women’s empowerment. Her story is a love story of passion and righteousness, inspiring others to embrace resilience, defy limits, and forge their path to success. By sharing her journey, I will offer her techniques and tools to inspire and empower others to embrace resilience, defy limitations, and forge their path toward success.
| Behavioral Aspects of Human Trafficking | | Apr 18, 2025 (1 hour)
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Behavioral Aspects of Human Trafficking INSTRUCTOR: Jeff Fox COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Human Trafficking, Crisis Intervention & Behavioral Health, Legal NOTES: This webinar series will provide an in-depth overview of human trafficking. Webinar attendees will gain an understanding of how human trafficking occurs and how victims are recruited/conscripted. The roots of human trafficking will be examined along with the current situation. An analysis of laws governing human trafficking will be explored. A comprehensive study of the scope of human trafficking in the United States will be provided along with an examination of indicators of human trafficking.
| Locking in Engagement: Building Connectio... | | Apr 22, 2025 (1 hour)
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Locking in Engagement: Building Connections Beyond the Bars INSTRUCTOR: Anthony Paz Jr. COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Social Media, Communication NOTES: In this lively session, discover how social media and community outreach can transform your correctional department’s image and foster positive relationships. Learn hands-on strategies to boost your agency’s online presence, engage with the community, and attract top talent. Unlock the potential of outreach to strengthen connections and humanize your staff.
| Incorporating Interns and Volunteers into... | | Apr 22, 2025 (1 hour)
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Incorporating Interns and Volunteers into Victim Services Unit Responsibilities INSTRUCTOR: Paula Hlade COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Communication, Internal Affairs, Other NOTES: Interns and volunteers can positively contribute to law enforcement-based victim services. They can facilitate the expansion of services, be assigned responsibilities that would otherwise not be prioritized, and serve as effective representatives of victim services and the agencies they serve.
| Pioneering the Path: Innovations in Field... | | Apr 24, 2025 (1 hour)
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Pioneering the Path: Innovations in Field Services Our Communities Need INSTRUCTOR: Josh Fisher COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Computer & Internet, Other NOTES: Join us as we explore cutting-edge advancements in animal field services. From AI-assisted tracking to community engagement strategies, this webinar uncovers the tools and approaches needed to build stronger, more resilient communities. Join us as we pave the way for a brighter future together.
| Ask Me Anything: About the Generations at... | | May 1, 2025 (1 hour)
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Ask Me Anything: About the Generations at Work INSTRUCTOR: Al Cobos COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Other NOTES: Got questions? We’ve got answers! During this special webinar presentation, Al Cobos will briefly recap what we’ve covered in his previous presentations and then open the floor to take your questions about the differences and similarities between generations in the workplace, situations that might create conflict, and how to address them.
| The Opioid Epidemic in America: Managing ... | | May 1, 2025 (1 hour)
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The Opioid Epidemic in America: Managing Opioid Use Disorder in Jails INSTRUCTOR: Claire Wolfe COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Drugs, Corrections NOTES: Jails are at ground zero of the epidemic. More than 30% of people incarcerated in jails suffer from serious opioid withdrawal and often have little to no control over opioid use. Individuals are brought in directly from the street, often actively under the influence of opioids and/or actively withdrawing from opioid use. Left untreated, there are risks to the patient's safety, risks to facility staff due to the potential for a critical incident, and potential liability for the facility.
| When Bubble Baths Aren’t Enough: The An... | | May 6, 2025 (1 hour)
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When Bubble Baths Aren’t Enough: The Anxiety behind Stress and Burnout INSTRUCTOR: Duane Bowers COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Stress Management, Mental Health, Other NOTES: This webinar will help participants look past the immediate stressors of the job and recognize the impact of the underlying anxiety produced by life in the post-covid era that is not affected by those interventions. The difference between stress and anxiety will be explained, and techniques to deal with anxiety will be discussed.
| The Architecture of a Modern Animal Servi... | | May 8, 2025 (1 hour)
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The Architecture of a Modern Animal Services Program INSTRUCTOR: Ryan Johnson COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Other, Community Policing NOTES: Participants will delve into essential principles that underpin effective and contemporary animal control programs. The curriculum offers a comprehensive framework intended to assist organizations contemplating the establishment of an animal control program or seeking to refine their existing initiatives. It serves as a strategic guide for evaluating and optimizing program architectures that effectively serve and support communities.
| What Courts Need to Know When Ordering ... | | May 13, 2025 (1 hour)
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What Courts Need to Know When Ordering “Therapy” for Families INSTRUCTOR: Michael Gomez COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Mental Health, Legal, Other NOTES: Courts regularly order therapy for multiple reasons. Unfortunately, they are at the mercy of what is available in their area. This webinar is designed to go “behind the curtain” and show court officials what really happens in therapy. It will focus on "in-the-pocket” tips.
| Managing Your Organizational Wellness Pro... | | May 15, 2025 (1 hour)
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Managing Your Organizational Wellness Program INSTRUCTOR: Wendy Hummell COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Mental Health, Other NOTES: This webinar will address the reasons why wellness programming and resources are a non-negotiable and must be integrated into the culture of your agency, how to evaluate the effectiveness of the program by applying the design thinking model, and next steps to take in expanding your program. Integrating special populations such as family and retirees, trends in wellness, and agency examples will be discussed.
| Victim Services Unit Supervision Consider... | | May 22, 2025 (1 hour)
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Victim Services Unit Supervision Considerations and Strategies INSTRUCTOR: Lorraine Goldberg COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Ethics & Decision Making, Other NOTES: Placement of law enforcement-based victim services within the agency—on the organizational chart and in physical workspaces—has a direct impact on practical implementation, incorporation, and sustainability. Selection of the direct supervisor is a key component of this placement, which has a cascading effect on services to victims and co-victims, operational decisions, and planning for VSU expansion.
| What’s New in EQ | | May 29, 2025 (1 hour)
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What’s New in EQ INSTRUCTOR: Thomas Dworak COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Communication, Peer Support NOTES: In this webinar, you’ll explore the newest trends, tools, and research in EQ, equipping you with the skills to enhance personal and professional relationships, improve decision-making, and foster a positive workplace environment. Whether you’re looking to boost your career, strengthen your leadership abilities, or simply become more self-aware, “What’s New in EQ” offers valuable insights and practical strategies.
| Transforming Toxicity: Building a Healthy... | | Jun 3, 2025 (1 hour)
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Transforming Toxicity: Building a Healthy Organizational Culture in Public Safety INSTRUCTOR: Halcyon Frank COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Peer Support, Internal Affairs, Other NOTES: Join us for this compelling webinar on identifying and eliminating toxic elements within your organizational culture. Learn strategies to foster a positive, supportive, and thriving work environment. This session will provide you with practical tools to address negative behaviors, promote transparency, and build a culture rooted in respect and collaboration. Discover how transforming your organizational culture can boost morale, enhance productivity, and improve overall job satisfaction.
| Ask Us Anything: Advice From Female Leaders | | Jun 5, 2025 (1 hour)
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Ask Us Anything: Advice From Female Leaders INSTRUCTOR: Mary Hammond, Diana Knapp, Brenda Dietzman COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Female Officer, Other NOTES: Join us for an engaging and insightful “Ask Me Anything” webinar featuring three remarkable women who have broken the glass ceiling and made significant strides in their respective fields. They will share their experiences, strategies, and advice on navigating the workplace, overcoming challenges, and climbing the ladder. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring leader, this webinar promises candid conversations, practical tips, and inspiration. Submit questions when you sign up.
| Creating Safe Communities Together | | Jun 10, 2025 (1 hour)
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Creating Safe Communities Together INSTRUCTOR: Kim Camacho COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Community Policing, Civilian Staff Leadership, Other NOTES: In this webinar, we will explore the benefits of the Coordinated Community Response (CCR) model, explore potential partnerships, discuss strategies to utilize this approach in various communities, and highlight case studies of CCR in action.
| Developing Policies for Effective Respons... | | Jun 26, 2025 (1 hour)
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Developing Policies for Effective Response to Victims and Co-Victims INSTRUCTOR: Amy Durall COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Ethics & Decision Making, Other NOTES: Policies are a key component of managing professional conduct. Written guidance that is founded on ethical standards can help law enforcement agencies elevate victim-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive practices. Policies can also contribute to comprehensive training and accountability efforts with agency personnel connected to their assigned responsibilities. Developing and consistently executing policies can contribute to long-term VSU sustainability.
| A Case Study on Implementing Law Enforcem... | | Jul 10, 2025 (1 hour)
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A Case Study on Implementing Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services INSTRUCTOR: Nicole Carroll COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Other NOTES: Led by seasoned professionals from the Louisville Metro Police Department, this webinar aims to equip attendees with practical skills and knowledge, fostering a more compassionate and effective response from law enforcement. Join us in learning how to provide meaningful access to support services and contribute to a justice system that prioritizes healing, empowerment, and justice.
| Creating an Emotionally Safe Workplace En... | | Jul 24, 2025 (1 hour)
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Creating an Emotionally Safe Workplace Environment – It’s Everyone’s Job INSTRUCTOR: Brenda Dietzman COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Mental Health, Peer Support NOTES: Do you want to work in a place where you feel safe? At work, and in life, we should be able to live our lives where it is safe to take risks, to fail, to NOT be ok, and be able to ask for the help that we need it. To be able to voice concerns, question processes, and ideas. Sadly, too many places are stuck in the status quo. Everyone in an organization can create a safe environment through thoughtful, deliberate action.
| Investigating Human Trafficking | | Jul 29, 2025 (1 hour)
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Investigating Human Trafficking INSTRUCTOR: Jeff Fox COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Human Trafficking, Legal, Prosecutorial NOTES: In part three of Human Trafficking, we will describe the legal parameters of human trafficking. We will discuss investigative techniques in human trafficking. We will explore technologies (cybers) role in human trafficking. Prosecutorial issues will be discussed. We will continue to explore the complexities of this important topic. In each webinar, we will review indicators of human trafficking. This topic will be presented from a multidisciplinary approach. The focus will be on the US.
| Practical Access to Victims’ Rights | | Jul 31, 2025 (1 hour)
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Practical Access to Victims’ Rights INSTRUCTOR: Meg Garvin, Amy Durall COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Other, Legal NOTES: Rights for victims and co-victims of crime have been formalized in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the federal government. These rights are available throughout multiple stages of the justice system, but the obligation to ensure access to those rights starts when crimes are reported to law enforcement agencies.
| Getting Through the Rough Times: Developi... | | Jul 31, 2025 (1 hour)
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Getting Through the Rough Times: Developing Your Career Sustaining Narrative INSTRUCTOR: Michael Gomez COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Mental Health, Other NOTES: The topic of secondary/vicarious trauma and burnout has been discussed to death at this point for most people. Most professionals don’t need another “self-care” talk or another discussion of how burned out they are. Everyone has been through the thresher. At this point, self-care isn’t something you need to learn; it’s something you need to remember, something that all the hits and all the losses you experience each day make you forget.
| Enhancing Relationships Between Law Enfor... | | Aug 5, 2025 (1 hour)
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Enhancing Relationships Between Law Enforcement and Victim Services INSTRUCTOR: Kim Camacho COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Communication, Other NOTES: Strong relationships and collaboration between advocates and law enforcement agencies enhance victim’s access to information and support, increase community trust in the criminal justice system, and ultimately help build safer communities. In this webinar, we will explore the benefits of these partnerships and strategies to develop and sustain relationships between law enforcement and victim service providers.
| Improving Operations and Reducing Adverse... | | Aug 7, 2025 (1 hour)
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Improving Operations and Reducing Adverse Medical Events INSTRUCTOR: Richard Forbus COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Corrections, Leadership, Mental Health NOTES: This interactive session will focus on the importance of collaborative leadership among custody command staff and medical & mental health administrators. It’s critical that all levels of a correctional facility’s operation work together to ensure the best care, custody, and control are provided to incarcerated individuals. Poor communication, a lack of collaboration, and conflict ultimately lead to poor safety, critical incidents, and adverse outcomes that lead to liability.
| Dealing with Hate: Strategies for Animal ... | | Aug 12, 2025 (1 hour)
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Dealing with Hate: Strategies for Animal Welfare Professionals INSTRUCTOR: Arieahn Matamonasa-Bennet, Inga Fricke COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Communication, Mental Health NOTES: We all knew that working to help homeless animals day in and day out would be challenging and emotionally draining; what we didn’t know was that those difficulties would be multiplied by a nearly constant barrage of attacks from people, both within and outside our profession. Those attacks can leave us feeling confused, angry, and isolated, and can have significant impacts on our physical and emotional well-being.
| Turning the Tide: Effective Strategies fo... | | Aug 26, 2025 (1 hour)
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Turning the Tide: Effective Strategies for Managing Toxic Team Members INSTRUCTOR: Halcyon Frank COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Communication, Internal Affairs, Stress Management NOTES: Join us for a crucial webinar on effectively handling toxic employees to create a healthier and more productive work environment. We’ll discuss practical insights and proven techniques to identify toxic behaviors, address underlying issues, and implement corrective measures. Learn how to set clear expectations, foster open communication, and build a supportive culture that minimizes negativity and promotes positive interactions.
| Victim Services Unit Response to Victims ... | | Aug 28, 2025 (1 hour)
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Victim Services Unit Response to Victims and Co-Victims of Violent Crime INSTRUCTOR: Amy Durall, Caroline Huffaker COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Community Policing, Communication, Other NOTES: Law enforcement-based victim services often represent the most effective response to address the rights and needs of victims and co-victims of violent crime. In addition to providing direct services, law enforcement-based victim services personnel can contribute to collaborative strategies that support enhanced community trust.
| Leading with Confidence: Essential Skills... | | Sep 4, 2025 (1 hour)
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Leading with Confidence: Essential Skills for the New Law Enforcement Supervisor INSTRUCTOR: Thomas Dworak COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Leadership, Ethics & Decision Making NOTES: In this webinar, you’ll learn how to navigate the unique challenges faced by first-line police supervisors. From effective communication and leadership strategies to conflict resolution and team building, the webinar will provide essential skills to help you lead your team with confidence and professionalism. Register for “Leading with Confidence: Essential Skills for the New Police Supervisor” and become the leader your team can trust and respect.
| Transforming Negative Self Talk: Strength... | | Sep 9, 2025 (1 hour)
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Transforming Negative Self Talk: Strengthening the Criminal Justice Mindset INSTRUCTOR: Marc Hildebrand COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Mental Health, Other NOTES: Join us for this empowering webinar and take the first step towards transforming your mindset and unlocking your full potential. Register now and become a part of a community dedicated to growth, excellence, and positive change in the criminal justice field.
| How to Prosecute Effectively and Success... | | Sep 11, 2025 (1 hour)
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How to Prosecute Effectively and Successfully in a Polarized Environment INSTRUCTOR: Michelle Welch COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Prosecutorial, Courtroom Testimony, Stress Management NOTES: This webinar will describe how to prosecute a criminal animal case in an increasingly polarized environment. From proving a case in front of a judge or a jury to obtaining a fair trial and ensuring justice, we will explore some techniques to manage the stress and pressure of keeping a cool head in a polarized environment.
| LGBTQ Issues for Correctional Facilities | | Sep 16, 2025 (1 hour)
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LGBTQ Issues for Correctional Facilities INSTRUCTOR: Gerard Horgan, Danielle Frane COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Corrections, Other NOTES: Our correctional facilities house people from diverse backgrounds. One of the challenges that corrections professionals face is keeping those incarcerated safe while affording all equal access to programming, out-of-cell time, and services.
LGBTQ offenders may face increased PREA risks and have unique medical/mental health needs that can lead to litigation if not correctly administered.
| Women in the Justice Workplace Series: Fi... | | Sep 18, 2025 (1 hour)
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Women in the Justice Workplace Series: Find Your Voice and Unlock Your Potential INSTRUCTOR: Wendy Hummell COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Female Officer, Other NOTES: We all have thoughts, opinions, and great ideas, but do we always share them? What has held you back? This webinar will address why it can be hard for many women to use their voices, speak up, or feel heard. Tools and strategies will be discussed to find and use your voice and find success not just at work but in all areas of your life. You will learn how listening to your intuition, connecting with other women, and trusting your outrage can set you on the path to unlocking your potential.
| Who You Gonna Call? Finding and Utilizing... | | Sep 23, 2025 (1 hour)
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Who You Gonna Call? Finding and Utilizing Experts in Animal Cruelty Investigations INSTRUCTOR: Kris Otteman, Linda Fielder COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Investigations, Communication, Other NOTES: This webinar will introduce you to types of experts and where to find them, offer tips for building strong relationships with these partners, and provide examples of cases where the participation of an expert-led to positive outcomes. This webinar is a great opportunity to start thinking about how your effectiveness and impact can be magnified whether you are a one-person agency or part of a large organization.
| Decision Fatigue: What It Is and How to O... | | Oct 2, 2025 (1 hour)
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Decision Fatigue: What It Is and How to Overcome It INSTRUCTOR: Brenda Dietzman COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Ethics & Decision Making, Mental Health NOTES: Have you ever spent your entire day making all types of decisions and then can’t decide where you are going to go to eat because it’s just too much? In today’s world, most people are at this point, but few know why. Decisions add to the physical, mental, and emotional loads that we carry. When decision fatigue hits, you can feel exhausted, overwhelmed, emotionally upset, or experience brain fog.
| Combatting Human Trafficking | | Oct 7, 2025 (1 hour)
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Combatting Human Trafficking INSTRUCTOR: Jeff Fox COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Human Trafficking, Physical Recovery, Mental Health NOTES: In part four of Human Trafficking, we will examine societal solutions to human trafficking at the macro and micro levels. We will illustrate awareness and preventative strategies for human trafficking. Recovery and coping for the victim from trauma will be analyzed. We will wrap up our exploration of the complexities involving this vital topic. In each webinar, we will review indicators of human trafficking. This topic will be presented from a multidisciplinary approach.
| Poly-Victimization: Connecting the Dots w... | | Oct 21, 2025 (1 hour)
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Poly-Victimization: Connecting the Dots with Intimate Partner Violence INSTRUCTOR: Kim Camacho COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Other NOTES: Those who experience crime are not a monolith, and many victims of crime can experience multiple types of victimization. A one-size-fits-all approach leaves many victims, especially those experiencing intimate-partner violence, without the services and support they need. Service providers need to understand poly-victimization and how it impacts survivors’ experiences with the programs at all levels and work to find the right resources and support mechanisms to serve victims best.
| Why We Need to Move Beyond Self-Care to A... | | Nov 4, 2025 (1 hour)
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Why We Need to Move Beyond Self-Care to Address What’s Burning Us to the Ground INSTRUCTOR: Michael Gomez COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Mental Health, Other NOTES: “Self-Care” had a promising start when introduced to the field. At its best, it attempted to acknowledge that the job is hard and we need to honor ourselves. Unfortunately, it has now devolved into a concept that, at best, is unattainable, and, at worst, makes you feel worse (the exact opposite of what self-care is supposed to do). This webinar will discuss concrete alternatives to “self-care” and address reasons why it can be a high-risk strategy for providers in the field.
| This is the Soundtrack to My Life | | Nov 13, 2025 (1 hour)
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This is the Soundtrack to My Life INSTRUCTOR: Halcyon Frank COST: FREE LENGTH: 1 day (1 hours) LOCATION: Online Class CATEGORIES: Mental Health, Other NOTES: Every day, our brains play a soundtrack. At times, it’s our favorite jam, while other times, it can be nothing but a cycle of shame and insecurity. Many factors play into the soundtrack: relationships, mental health, ADHD, a lack of confidence at work, and more. The real question is, if we know these negative soundtracks will play, how can we hit the “Next” button before they cause us to spiral? During this session, we’ll dive into the soundtracks we play in our heads.
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