By Organization| 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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