Prevention starts with education.
Register for Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow – Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Conference
The theme of our conference this year is, Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. The conference will encompass the history of Rape Crisis Centers (RCCs), tips for service providers, updates from statewide RCCs, how changes in the Indiana state legislature have affected RCCs, information from the Department of Children Services, a confidentiality training, and much more.
What: A conference that dives into the history of RCCs, tips for service providers, updates for statewide RCCs, legislative changes, and more
When: 04/25/23 – 04/27/23
Where: Virtual – Zoom link shared after registration
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST
Cost: Free for Rape Crisis Center staff, $75 for non-Rape Crisis Center attendees
*We have an approximation of how many CEUs and CLEs we can offer for these courses so be on the lookout for updates regarding how many credits we are approved for. When registering select that you want to receive CEUs or CLEs and we will update once we are approved for the correct amount.
Please reach out to mariah.thatch@icesaht.org with any questions or concerns.
Did you miss fall CORE 40 training?
We have provided a resource to access if you would like to view our CORE 40 training from October 2022.
CORE 40 is a free training course for Sexual Assault Advocates working with victims of sexual assault in Rape Crisis Centers or Dual/Multi- Service Organizations. Training topics offer “core” knowledge and skills and range from Neurobiology of Trauma to Immediate and Long-Term Impacts of Sexual Violence to Best Practices When Working with Law Enforcement. All classes are taught by professionals working in their field.
*Notes about registration: Sexual Assault Advocates must attend all courses to be eligible for certification. For everyone else, you will still be registered for all courses, but feel free to join just the class you want attend. But only the person registered will be able to receive credit. This is a self-paced course that reflects the presentations from our fall 2022 CORE 40 session.
Indiana’s New Abortion Law: An Information and Discussion Session
On Monday, September 12, 2022, ICESAHT’s own Beth White and Dr. Caroline Rouse, IU School of Medicine Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology, discussed Indiana’s new abortion law that goes into effect September 15, 2022. During the session, they:
- Summarized Indiana’s new abortion law
- Discussed what is — and what isn’t in the law
- Considered what is still unclear
- Reviewed what Rape Crisis Centers and sexual assault advocates can do to help rape and incest survivors
- Answered questions
Topical Trainings
Offered three times annually, ICESAHT’s topical trainings are tailored to the needs of our community partners and providers, including law enforcement, prevention specialists, state agencies, attorneys, advocates, educators, and community-based service providers.
Click here for upcoming topical trainings and registration information.
Webinars
Our webinars cover a variety subjects to help advocates and service providers stay informed about best practices for serving survivors and preventing sexual violence and human trafficking. The webinars are presented by members of the ICESAHT team and guest experts.
Click here for upcoming webinar topics and registration information.
Facebook Live
Facebook Live offers an interactive opportunity to hear from sexual assault and anti-trafficking professionals on a variety of timely topics. Like our Facebook page (@ICESAHT) to stay up-to-date on all ICESAHT happenings.
CORE 40
CORE 40 is a free training course designed primarily for sexual assault advocates working with victims of sexual assault and human trafficking in Rape Crisis Centers or Dual/Multi-Service Organizations. The training topics are standardized with suggested teaching points that allow for consistency throughout the field. This training offers the necessary “core,” or basic knowledge and skills, to provide competent and effective sexual assault services to meet the specialized needs of victims impacted by sexual violence.
Community Workshops and Presentations
ICESAHT is a community resource. If you are interested in arranging for a presentation for your place of work, community organization, or school, please contact our Marketing and Events Manager, Mariah Thatch, at info@icesaht.org.
