Building Collaborative Responses to Trafficked Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault TRAINING Date: March 14, 15 & 16, 2013 Application Deadline: February 4th, 2013 Location: San Francisco, California Presented by: U. S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women In partnership with Futures Without Violence This 2.5 days training with one year follow up support on action plans will provide participants with effective skills on how to identify and assist domestic violence and sexual assault victims who may also be human trafficking victims. This training will focus on improving collaborative response to adult international trafficked victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Areas to be covered: As a result of this training participants will be better able to: Initiate multi-disciplinary collaborative strategies in responding to trafficked victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault Define and clarify individual and organizational roles and responsibilities in responding to trafficked victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault Identify and respond to adult international trafficked victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault Enhance knowledge on the legal options, assistance and benefits that are available for trafficked victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault Apply victim-centered strategies to assist trafficked domestic violence and sexual assault victims/survivors Develop culturally competent and linguistically accessible approaches for effective case management to assist trafficked victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault Create an action plan to develop and implement a collaborative response to addressing human trafficking in your community This project is supported by Grant No. 2011-TA-AX-K067, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.
Who may attend? OVW grantees who are highly encouraged to come in teams composed of organizations in their communities ("teams" of 3-4 individuals) which may include, but not limited to, domestic violence/sexual assault program staff, attorneys, law enforcement, human trafficking taskforce members, and immigration community service providers. OVW grantees and their partners must receive prior approval from their OVW Program Specialist if they will be requesting to use their OVW travel funds to participate in this training. How to apply: Teams interested in participating will need to submit an application for this training. Please see attached application form. Please obtain approval to participate from your OVW program specialist before applying. Due to space limitations, your application is not confirmed until you receive an acceptance letter. Link to online application. Costs: The education program is provided free of charge. Please note that participants are responsible for their own meals, lodging, travel arrangements, and costs associated with attending the program. Accommodations are available at the program rate of $155 plus 15% tax per night. Training Format: Interactive and innovative educational sessions Cross-professional sessions on building collaborations Case analysis and application The training faculty are national domestic violence/sexual assault experts who are working in the anti-trafficking field. Training Schedule: March 14, 2013 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Thursday) March 15, 2013 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Friday) March 16, 2013-9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Saturday) Additional Information: Please distribute this information to organizations that may benefit from this training. For additional information please contact Monica Arenas at 415-678-5519, E-mail: marenas@futureswithoutviolence.org. Application Deadline: February 4, 2013 Space is Limited. Please Respond ASAP if you are interested.
Building Collaborative Responses to Trafficked Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault March 14, 15 & 16, 2013 San Francisco, California APPLICATION FORM Please fill out an application form for each member of your team. Please note that your registration is not confirmed until you have received an acceptance letter. For form in Word format contact Monica Arenas. For online application, please use this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/56gdfmq Name: Title: Organization: Mailing Address: City/Town State Zip Code E-mail: Tel: Fax: MEETING ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: We value access for all participants and strive to make our meetings as accessible as possible. We urge you to share your requests with us so that we can provide you with the environment you need to fully participate in our meeting. Please note any accessibility accommodation you require for the meeting in the online Registration Form. Please be as specific as possible. Please note that every effort will be made to accommodate advance requests; on-site requests cannot be guaranteed. All meeting materials are provided in single language format. MEETING NEEDS Select any accessibility accommodations you require for the meeting sessions below. Please be as specific as possible. Please note that every effort will be made to accommodate advance requests; on-site requests cannot be guaranteed. Interpreting Needs American Sign Language (ASL) Cued Speech Oral/English Speaking Signed English Simultaneous Communication Foreign Language Interpretation, please specify: Other: Materials *please note that hard copies of all materials will be distributed at the meeting Electronic copy in advance Hard copy in advance Alternative Formats Large font Simple language program Other:
Please inform us of any additional accommodations you require for the meeting sessions, including physical accommodations during the training. Be as specific as possible. My project receives funding from the following Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) grant programs. (please see next page): I am an OVW grant partner (please list partner): Please check your discipline category: Domestic Violence Advocate Sexual Assault Advocate Court Law Enforcement Attorney/Legal Advocate Other Please list your team members who will be registering to attend the training. They must also fill out an application form. Do you have experience working with domestic violence and/or sexual assault victims/survivors who are international born? Yes No Do you have any experience working with trafficking victims/survivors? Yes No If yes, how: Have you participated in training on human trafficking? Yes No If yes, what type of training? Are you collaborating with any organization on human trafficking cases? Yes No If yes, with whom: Training agreements: I agree to attend the entire 2.5-days training, if accepted to participate. I also agree to participate in webinar presentations that will enhance the training. My team also commits to participate in follow-up action plans and conference calls. If accepted to participate, I agree to report progress on training action plans after the training. * Your application is not confirmed until you have received an acceptance letter. Comments:
Please send your completed registration form to: Futures Without Violence, Attention: Mónica Arenas 100 Montgomery Street The Presidio San Francisco, CA 94129 PH: 415-678-5519 Fax: 415-529-2930 E-mail: marenas@futureswithoutviolence.org OVW Grant Programs Please check all that apply to your organization and team partners organizations. Education, Training, and Enhanced Services to End Violence Against and Abuse of Women with Disabilities Program Enhanced Training and Services to End Violence Against and Abuse of Women Later in Life Program Enhancing Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Grants to Combat Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking on Campus Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program Grants to State Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Coalitions Program Legal Assistance for Victims Program Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking and Child Victimization Enforcement Assistance Program Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program Services to Advocate for and Respond to Youth Grant Program Services to Advocate for and Respond to Youth Grant Program Sexual Assault Service Program-Cultural Children and Youth Exposed to Violence Grant Program Engaging Men Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program Stop Violence Against Women Formula Grants Program Technical Assistance Program Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault Program Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Program Other (specify):