Responding to Reports of Sexual Violence Against Older Adults and People with IDD

Summary

This is a FREE training.

Responding to reports of sexual violence against older adults and adults with IDD requires a trauma-informed approach. This interactive, all-day training for investigators will provide an overview of specific considerations for these challenging investigations, including:

• Dynamics of sexual violence

• Trauma-informed response
• Victim behaviors/response
• Victim-centered approaches and self-determination philosophical applications
• Strategies for working with people with complex communication needs, as well as accommodating the individual needs of older adults and individuals with IDD
• Options for survivors
• Collaboration with victim services
• Vicarious trauma
• Self-care

This training has been approved for PS enrichment credits by the Department of Aging.